How to play
A simple guide for every player.
1. Register and sign in
Create your own player account on the Player Login / Registration page. Use your real display name so the organiser can identify you.
2. Pay the entry fee
The entry fee is £25.00. You can enter predictions while unpaid, but you will not appear in the league table until the administrator marks you as paid.
3. Predict all 46 fixtures
Enter the Grimsby score first, then the opposition score. For example, 2–1 means Grimsby 2, opponents 1, regardless of whether the match is home or away.
4. Complete the bonus questions
Open Bonus Predictions and enter one number for every question. Bonus points are added to your fixture-prediction points in the league table.
5. Use Lucky Dip (optional)
Use Smart Lucky Dip to generate realistic fixture scores and plausible bonus answers automatically. It replaces entries that are still editable, so always review the selections before the deadline.
6. Save before leaving
Use the Save button at the bottom of each form. A confirmation message appears after your entries have been stored.
7. Prediction deadlines
Your complete first entry must be submitted by 13 August 2026 at 23:59. After that deadline, missing predictions cannot be added.
The organiser currently allows changes to predictions already submitted. Each match locks exactly 72 hours before its scheduled kick-off.
8. Postponed fixtures
If a fixture is rearranged, the administrator updates its kick-off time. Where amendments are enabled, its lock time is recalculated from the new scheduled kick-off.
9. Scoring and league table
Points are awarded after the administrator enters or approves the actual result. Only paid players are ranked. Fixture points and bonus points are shown separately and combined for the overall total.
Important rules
- Grimsby's score is always the first number.
- Do not wait until the final minute; the website uses the WordPress site's clock.
- A locked prediction cannot be edited by the player.
- The administrator's recorded result and payment status are final.
- Keep your password private and use the password-reset link if needed.