Ahead of next week’s Premier League launch, Dugout FC, a draft-based Premier League fantasy football game, is set to revolutionise how fans play fantasy football during the 2015/16 season.

Using stats from Opta, the revolutionary scoring model allows fans to select players with true value on the field, rather than just great goal-scorers, and is the first model of its kind widely available in the UK. Add to this that the draft-based format results in entirely unique teams within each league, as only one of each player is available, and it’s easy to see why Dugout FC is already making waves.

Using Opta’s advanced real-time data feed, points can be gained or lost across 45 different scoring categories, from goals scored, shots blocked and tackles won to aerials lost and fouls suffered.

Chris Sees, Director of Operations at Dugout FC, said: “With so much data available for each football match in the league, it seems a waste not to be using that across fantasy football too.

“We’ve been working on our scoring model over the last two years. It analyses over 2000 events to produce the most in depth, accurate and exciting scoring system in fantasy football.

“There is currently a huge gap in the market for an accurate game that is suitable for true fans who want to know the real value of a player. We are filling that gap and believe that our system will revolutionise fantasy football”

With Dugout FC available to play on desktop, or via an app on tablet or mobile, there are few competitors on the market that are more user-friendly. There is also an instant messaging aspect to the programme for manager to manager conversation during play.

The overall aim of this app is to take fantasy football to a new level by utilising the technology and data available. Dugout FC are taking an already good concept and making it brilliant.

To sign-up for Dugout FC and challenge your friends to the most engaging fantasy football game on the market, visit: www.dugoutfc.com