The NI Football League has kicked off its first official online Fantasy Football game for the 2021/22 Danske Bank Premiership season.
Irish League fans can step into the virtual shoes of David Healy, Mick McDermott and David Jeffrey in trying to guide their team to glory.
NIFL's bespoke application has been developed by Comber-based software developer Nathan McConnell, who is no stranger to the NI Football League as a current player at Lough 41 Premier Intermediate League club Dollingstown and previously played in the top-flight with Portadown.
Neil Coleman, NIFL Marketing and Communications, said, “This is a really exciting development for the league, and we felt the time was right to bring a high quality Fantasy Football offering to fans this season..
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Nathan on this new venture and we are sure that fans of all clubs embrace the game as a new and fun way to enjoy Irish League football.”
Players will select an online panel of 15 players from across all the Premiership clubs and gain points based on the real-life performances of the players on the pitch.
Fans can battle out against other players from all clubs but also mini-leagues can be created for groups and there is also a leader board for fans of each specific club.
The game is now live and available at www.niflfantasyfootball.com and fans are encouraged to get their teams in now ahead of the first game of the new season on Friday, August 27.
