I was two wins away from the Callum Wilson FUTTIES card and watching the clock while opponents scored cheap equalizers. I closed the FUT market, swapped a couple of players into a single squad, and started chaining matches. You can shave hours off this grind if you follow one smart plan.
Most players burn time by splitting objectives across squads; here’s the shortest route to finish the FC 26 Pre-Season Wilson objective fast
I’ll cut straight to what works: build one starting XI that satisfies all four objective requirements and run matches in modes that count (Squad Battles, Live Events, Rivals, Champions). That stops you from replaying the same tasks and saves you matches like currency in the FUT market.
Requirements to combine in one squad:
- At least three players from the Premier League in your starting 11
- At least two players from England in your starting 11 (these can overlap with Premier League players)
- At least six first-owned players in your starting 11 (items you did not buy from the market)
Players skim spreadsheets and miss the obvious; arrange your team so every match counts
Use players that check multiple boxes. A Premier League striker from England covers both the league and nation requirements while keeping your ST eligible for goal counts. Put six first-owned items into the XI—club youth, rewards, or SBC returns—so the “first-owned” rule is satisfied without shopping.
- Starter idea: English Premier League ST, two other Premier League players, three or more non-market first-owned cards (any position), and fill the rest with low-chem players you already own.
- Play your matches on Semi-Pro difficulty or higher in Squad Battles, or use Live Events, Rivals, or Champions—those modes all count.
How can I finish the Pre-Season Wilson objective quickly?
Run matches back-to-back with one consistent squad. The four tasks you need to finish together are:
- Play five matches
- Score five goals with the ST
- Win three matches by two or more goals
- Win eight matches
Start with the wins. Go for safe, high-probability setups—pose a defensive shape that lets you score on counters. Scoring five goals with your ST is the easiest target to hit while you grind for the eight wins. If you force a single playstyle, everything flows like threading a needle.
Casual players treat rewards like a checklist; here’s what you actually get and why it matters
The set hands out packs and FUTTIES currency that accelerate your club growth. I’d run this for the guaranteed returns if you’re building a competitive squad on a budget.
- 10x 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack
- 6x 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack
- 1 of 5 88+ Rare Gold Players Pack (two separate rewards of this type appear)
- 500 SP
- 100 FUTTIES Tokens
- Callum Wilson FUTTIES card
Can I use Rivals or Champions to complete the objectives?
Yes. Squad Battles, Live Events, Rivals, and Champions all count for these tasks. Pick the mode where you win most consistently—Rivals or Champions if you’re confident, Squad Battles if you prefer controlled AI matches.
Tip: if you struggle to win by two goals, swap to AI Squad Battles where you can control tempo and repeat setups until the “by two” condition clicks. Repeatable patterns work like a well-oiled machine.
Most fast finishes come down to small habits; finish these steps before you kick off a session
- Lock the starting XI that meets all three squad requirements.
- Make sure the ST you plan to use is the one in the starting XI and not a bench substitute.
- Pick a match mode you can win reliably—don’t experiment on the first run.
- If you need two-goal wins, play slower and pick clean chances; if you need goals with the ST, prioritize through balls and one-on-ones for him.
I shaved an afternoon off this objective by using one squad and one comfortable match plan; you can do the same. Ready to finish Wilson in a single session?