Premier League POTM October SBC: Solution, Score Requirement & Nicolas Jackson Player Review
The brand new Premier League POTM October Squad Building Challenge has officially arrived in FC 27 Ultimate Team, celebrating the standout performer of the month. Unlike classic squad building challenges that require strict team formations, chemistry links, and specific position ratings, this is a score-based SBC. There is no squad to build and zero chemistry requirements. Instead, players simply submit unwanted player items straight from their club, where every item features a fixed grading score. Your goal is to accumulate enough points to hit the target total score requirement.
Score-Based SBC Format and Requirements
Understanding how score-based challenges operate will save you millions of coins. Rather than piecing together intricate puzzles, you are looking at raw numbers. For this specific challenge, the total score requirement is set at 17000 points. You can submit any player items from your club as long as they meet the minimum OVR threshold of 45. Because every player item carries a fixed grading score, you can mix and match high-rated untradeables with cheap gold or silver fodder until your combined score hits the target.
Premier League POTM October
Earn the Premier League Player of the Month for October.
Requirements
- •OVR Min: 45
Cheapest Way to Complete and Cost Analysis
When approaching a score-based SBC, the golden rule for saving coins is evaluating the coins-per-grading-score ratio. The cheapest way to reach the required 17000 score is to submit players that offer the lowest market price relative to their fixed grading points. Market fluctuations mean that current completion costs sit at approximately {console_price} on consoles and {pc_price} on PC, though utilizing your existing club stock can drastically reduce this expense. The overall rewards value is estimated around {rewards_value}, making it a worthwhile investment if you need a lethal striker.
Nicolas Jackson October POTM Real-Life Performance
Nicolas Jackson earned this prestigious honor by spearheading Aston Villa's sensational unbeaten run through October 2026. This achievement marks his first career POTM award, making him the first Aston Villa player to win the prize since Christian Benteke in April 2015, as well as only the fourth Senegalese player in history to claim the monthly accolade. He triumphed over a competitive eight-man shortlist that featured Evanilson, Ezri Konsa, Declan Rice, Jack Rudoni, Jan Paul van Hecke, Bart Verbruggen, and Luka Vuskovic through a combined tally of public online votes and expert panel reviews.
His month on the pitch was nothing short of spectacular, featuring 4 matches played and 4 goals scored. In Match 1, he scored a vital equaliser in a 2-2 draw against Brentford. Match 2 saw him deliver a hardworking, disciplined display during an away 1-0 victory over Newcastle United. He then put on a masterclass in Match 3, scoring a stunning brace to hand Aston Villa a 2-1 win against Manchester City and ending their unbeaten start to the season. He rounded out the month in Match 4 by scoring another goal in a 1-1 draw against Fulham, sealing an unforgettable month of football.
Cheapest combinations
Prices for PS / XboxEstimate based on the current lowest market price of each player. Buying many copies pushes prices up, so real costs can be higher.
Option 1
Total cost
16,400Total score
17,190Surplus
190Players
10
| OVR | Rarity | Score | Qty | Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Common | 2,100 | ×7 | 2,000 | 14,000 |
| 84 | Common | 830 | ×3 | 800 | 2,400 |
Option 2
Total cost
16,650Total score
17,010Surplus
10Players
21
| OVR | Rarity | Score | Qty | Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Common | 830 | ×20 | 800 | 16,000 |
| 83 | Common | 410 | ×1 | 650 | 650 |
Option 3
Total cost
21,300Total score
17,220Surplus
220Players
6
| OVR | Rarity | Score | Qty | Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Common | 4,100 | ×4 | 5,000 | 20,000 |
| 83 | Common | 410 | ×2 | 650 | 1,300 |
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- Do I need chemistry for this SBC?
- No, this is a score-based challenge. Chemistry does not matter at all; you just need to reach the target score using player grading points.
- How long is the Premier League POTM October SBC available?
- The SBC is live until December 11, 2026, giving you plenty of time to grind fodder or use untradeables.
- Who is the main reward player?
- Completing the challenge grants you the special Premier League POTM item for Aston Villa striker Nicolas Jackson.
