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Quick Social Sizes for Football Creators: Pre-sized Templates for Every Platform

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2026-02-17

10 min read

Download platform-ready social templates for FPL and Premier League posts—pre-sized for Reels, TikTok, X, Shorts and Twitch panels.

Wasting time resizing graphics every matchweek? You’re not alone. Between Twitter/X banners, vertical Reels, TikTok cuts, Shorts thumbnails and Twitch panels, creating a coherent Premier League or FPL stat workflow can feel like a full-time job. This guide fixes that: a downloadable, platform-ready pack of pre-sized templates (PSD, Figma, Canva + export presets) built specifically for Premier League and Fantasy Premier League stat posts. Use them to publish faster, keep your brand consistent, and stop guessing aspect ratios.

What you’ll get and why it matters (TL;DR)

One download, multiple formats: PSD (with smart objects), Figma components & variants, Canva template link.
Platform-ready exports: presets for X (Twitter), Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Twitch panels & thumbnails.
FPL-tailored layouts: player cards, fixture banners, injury flags, captain picks, fixture difficulty grids and quick stat overlays.
Batch export ready: Photoshop scripts, Figma export slices, and ImageMagick commands included for automation.
Clear licensing: default commercial license for publishing + optional extended license for resale of templates or merch.

Why a dedicated pack matters in 2026

Short-form video remains the dominant attention channel in late 2025 and into 2026. Platforms have tightened how they crop and surface content — vertical 9:16 is the default for Reels, Shorts and TikTok, while X prioritizes 16:9 landscapes in multi-image cards and still shows 1:1 in feeds. That means a one-size export strategy no longer works. Brands and creators who standardize their assets with export presets cut production time and improve engagement.

“Creators who ship consistent, platform-optimized visuals gain more impressions and lower drop-off in the first 3 seconds.” — industry trend summary, 2026

Our pack reflects these changes. It’s not just about pixel dimensions — it’s about safe areas, export formats (WebP, PNG-24, high-quality JPG), and supply-chain-ready layer structures so you can replace a player headshot or update a score in seconds.

Platform cheat-sheet: exact sizes, aspect ratios & export tips

Instagram Reels / TikTok / YouTube Shorts (vertical video)

Recommended canvas: 1080 x 1920 px (9:16). This remains the sweet spot for upload speed and cross-platform compatibility.
Safe area: 1080 x 1420 px center area for captions and overlays (keep critical text inside this zone so profile overlays or captions don’t cut it off).
Export presets: MP4 H.264, 4-6 Mbps for 1080x1920; AAC audio 128 kbps. For higher quality or slow-motion, use 10-15 Mbps. If you need a static image, export 1080x1920 JPG @ 80% or WebP 80%.
Thumbnail: 1280 x 720 px (16:9) or 1080 x 1350 px (4:5) — YouTube reads the 16:9 thumbnail for desktop but keeps vertical visual when surfaced on mobile. Export both when platform allows. See thumbnail best-practices to increase CTR.

Twitter / X (image posts & cards)

Landscape image (recommended for matchweek banners): 1200 x 675 px (16:9). Good for link cards and wide feeds.
Square option for uniform grids: 1080 x 1080 px (1:1).
Multi-image grid safe sizes: 1200 x 675 for first image, 900 x 1200 for portrait crops — test how your grid crops in the X mobile app and adjust focal points using smart objects.
Export presets: JPG quality 85% for photos, PNG-24 for transparency (logos/overlays). WebP when using on your own site to save bandwidth.

Twitch panels & channel assets

Standard panel: 320 x 160 px is the safe, common size. Create a 640 x 320 px @2x for sharpness on HiDPI screens.
Panel icons / badges: Emotes 28x28, 56x56, 112x112. Badges: 72 x 72, 36 x 36, 18 x 18 set variants.
Export formats: PNG-24 for logos and panels with transparency; JPG for background images. Keep file sizes small (<100 KB per panel) for faster page loads.

General export tips for 2026

Use WebP for web galleries to reduce file size by ~30–50% vs JPG while retaining quality (supported on most platforms but not for every social upload). Convert to platform-compatible formats when uploading.
Keep layered masters in PSD or Figma. Export flats only at publish time.
Name exports with a clear convention: GW23_MUNvMCI_reel_1080x1920_v1.mp4 to streamline scheduling and analytics matching.

This pack is built to match common FPL workflows: match previews, captain tips, injury updates, weekly points breakdowns and transfer advice. It comes with pre-built components you can swap in and out:

Player stat card (vertical & square): number-focused layout with bold numeric field for expected points, mini-heatmap placeholder, and team crest slot.
Fixture banner: horizontal 1200x675 banner with spaces for kickoff time, broadcaster icon, and injury flags.
Captain poll frame: 1080x1080 and 1080x1920 variants with quick-tap sticker guides for Instagram Stories and Reels.
Injury & team news card: simple grid with colored status tags (Out, Doubtful, Back) and a compact notes field for manager quotes.
Twitch panel pack: 320x160 panel images with matching icons and an overlay set so your channel looks cohesive.
Assets & tokens: crests for all 20 Premier League clubs (licensed for editorial/commercial publishing within the pack), generic player silhouette placeholders, stat icons (goals, assists, clean sheets, xG).
Downloadable exports: ready-made JPG/PNG/WebP versions for the latest 2025/2026 season kits and a blank template for customizing fan-made kits.

How to customize fast: a 5-minute workflow

Follow this process to produce a matchweek post in under 5 minutes using the pack.

Open the master file: Use the PSD or Figma file. These contain named smart objects/components for crests, headshots and stats so swapping is instant.
Swap player headshot: Replace the smart object or component with a headshot (use 1:1 cropped at 600 x 600). Auto-resize is built into the component to keep focal points centered.
Update numeric fields: Use the dashboard text layers (named, e.g., EP_POINTS, GOALS_LAST5). Fonts are variable — type size adjusts automatically via linked styles.
Set team color: Switch the global color token for the team and the whole layout updates. We use CSS-like color tokens in Figma and named color swatches in PSD.
Export preset: Use the included export profile (Photoshop: Export As > Save Preset; Figma: Export settings saved to component) and batch export the required sizes: 1080x1920, 1200x675, 1080x1080 and Twitch 640x320 (@2x).

Pro tips to shave more time

Use a spreadsheet if you publish many player posts: fill player names and stats, then run the included Photoshop Data-driven automation or a Figma plugin (CSV import) to automate multi-export batches. See short-form growth automation recipes for scale tips.
Create platform playlists: store weekly export presets in your scheduler (Later, Hootsuite, Buffer) with the matching file names — makes queueing automatic.
For video, keep a 3-second branded intro and 2-second outro in an MP4 overlay; save as an alpha-enabled WebM or PNG sequence for compositing in CapCut, Premiere or DaVinci Resolve.

Design rules for FPL and Premier League stat clarity

Numbers must be readable at a glance. Here’s our minimal style guide embedded in the pack:

Typography: Use bold numeric weights (60–120 pt for vertical 1080x1920 cards) and a secondary condensed label for small text. We include Google Font fallbacks: Inter, Roboto Condensed, and Montserrat.
Contrast & color: Ensure at least 4.5:1 contrast for primary text. Use team colors for accents only; never for main legibility fields.
Hierarchy: Expected points or captain score (large) → short stat line (medium) → source/timestamp (small).
Safe area for vertical cards: Keep textual elements inside the central 1080x1420 px to avoid overlay cropping on TikTok and Instagram.

Automation & batch export recipes

If you publish at scale, manual exports aren’t sustainable. The pack includes scripts and instructions for three automation paths:

Photoshop (fast batch using Data Sets)

Prepare a CSV with columns matching the layer names (PLAYER_NAME, CLUB, EP_POINTS, IMAGE_PATH).
Use Image > Variables > Define to link text and image variables to CSV columns.
File > Export > Data Sets as Files to auto-generate all assets.

Figma (CSV import + plugin)

Use the provided component library and import the CSV into the plugin (Csv to Figma or Google Sheets Sync). The pack integrates with modern creator tooling and plugins for fast sync.
Set exports on the component frame and run batch export. The pack saves export presets so you can generate 1080x1920 and 1200x675 in one go.

Command-line (ImageMagick) for developers

Include a prefilled command sample in the pack for resizing a master PNG:

magick master.png -resize 1080x1920^ -gravity center -extent 1080x1920 export/reel_1080x1920.jpg

If you serve many exported assets, pair CLI export with scalable storage (see object storage reviews).

Licensing & best practices — keep your content safe

When publishing FPL or Premier League content, you’re often mixing copyrighted team crests, player images and editorial commentary. The pack includes:

Standard commercial license: Permits publishing on social platforms, streaming channels, blogs and newsletters. Good for sponsored posts and affiliate use.
Editorial use guidance: Crests and official logos are provided under a limited editorial license — you can publish match info and commentary but not resell the crest as a standalone asset.
Extended license: Optionally purchasable for selling the templates or creating merchandise using the included proprietary elements. If you plan to pitch these assets to partners, use the pitch template for media-ready packaging.

Real-world example: a matchweek workflow

Here’s a simple, reproducible example for Monday before GW24:

Open the Fixture Banner template. Swap crests and kick-off time via component fields.
Export 1200x675 for X and 1080x1920 for vertical stories. Save with the filename convention GW24_MCIvMUN_banner.
Create a quick Reel using the Player stat card with the captain pick overlay and export MP4 preset. Upload to Instagram/TikTok and schedule on your platform scheduler with the image banner as the Reel cover.
Update Twitch panels after the match with a 320x160 post-match summary panel (auto-resize using the provided @2x).

Trends & future-proofing for 2026 and beyond

Expect three ongoing shifts that affect how you prepare visuals:

Higher aspect ratio flexibility: Platforms are adding portrait preview cards and multi-format views. Build with modular components and safe areas so the same asset works across crops.
Faster on-platform editing: Social platforms and third-party editors now let you edit captions and small crops in-app. Keep a clean, centralized master so you can re-export when a platform’s crop behavior changes.
Ubiquity of WebP & AVIF on the web: Use WebP for your site galleries and press kits for faster loading, while keeping JPG/PNG exports for platform uploads.

Download & install checklist

When you download the pack, follow this quick checklist to get setup:

Unzip the package to a branded project folder (we recommend FPL-Social-Pack-2026).
Open the README — it contains links to the Canva template and the Figma library invite.
Install included web fonts or accept fallbacks if you’re using Canva or a browser-based editor.
Import the CSV example into Photoshop or Figma to test batch export (we provide a small 5-row example).
Check the LICENSE.txt and select the appropriate license for your usage.

Final checklist — publish like a pro

Always double-check safe areas on vertical posts before publishing.
Tag data sources for stats (xG, expected goals, FPL points) inside the post copy to protect editorial integrity.
Keep an archive of exported assets and filenames for influencer metrics reconciliation and sponsor reports.

Ready-to-use templates make a real difference

Whether you’re a solo FPL creator or a small content team covering the Premier League, the right templates change the game. You’ll publish more consistently, reduce production friction, and maintain a brand look that fans recognise across platforms.

Get the pack: Download the pre-sized social templates and export presets now and ship your next matchweek with confidence. The pack includes PSD, Figma, Canva links, batch export recipes and clear licensing so you can scale responsibly.

Need help customizing the pack for your brand colors or creating a sponsor-ready template set? Reply with your channel and typical post types — we’ll walk you through a custom setup in 15 minutes.

Call to action

Download the Quick Social Sizes—FPL Creator Pack at backgrounds.life/FPL-pack and join our creator community for weekly template updates, fixture-ready automation scripts and seasonal kit updates for the 2026 Premier League campaign.

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