EA has released a new FC 26 update 1.13 is available to download on PS4, PC, Switch and Xbox One. According to the official FC 26 1.13 patch notes, the latest FC 26 holiday update introduces Rush Rematches, major goalkeeper balance changes, refined cross-claiming and save systems, Career Mode improvements including contract willingness and mascot previews, and UI and stability fixes across modes. Classic XI teams and holiday menu refresh arrive via server release. Apart from this, FC 26 patch 1.13 also includes numerous visual, audio, and player-related fixes.
FC 26 1.13 Patch Notes (Patch 1.3) – December 2, 2025
Major Changes Summary
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Rush Rematch feature added to Ultimate Team.
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Manual Goalkeeper Movement heavily reduced; GK Rush To Center removed.
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Cross-claiming, auto-saves, and positioning significantly improved for Goalkeepers.
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Career Mode receives new contract-willingness field, mascot previews, and archetype updates.
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Classic XI Teams, refreshed holiday menu, and new star heads added.
Ultimate Team
Gameplay Updates
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Added Rush Rematch functionality.
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Rematches become available shortly after update via server release.
Fixes
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Corrected radial menu expiration time for Training Camp Evolutions.
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Fixed Objective tracker errors when using Evolution Player Items.
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Restored missing expiration timer in Favourite Objectives Tab.
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[Visual] Restored missing group reward in favourite Objective view.
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Fixed Authentic settings applying to some offline modes unintentionally.
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Transfer Market tile no longer displays 0 Live Transfers after access.
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Newly obtained Player Items added directly to squad can now start Evolutions.
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Concept Players now show View Available Evolutions.
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Fixed incorrect Evolution status shown in radial menu.
Gameplay
Goalkeepers
General
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Greatly reduced manual goalkeeper movement speed and coverage.
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Removed Goalkeeper Rush To Center mechanic.
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Improved reactions to first-time shots.
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Improved diving saves to far post.
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[Competitive] Faster transitions after catching the ball (throwing, dropping, moving).
Be A Goalkeeper
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Reduced sidestep coverage.
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Removed cases of save requests being cancelled after deflections.
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Improved grab-ball logic in 1v1 and loose-ball scenarios.
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Improved auto-pickup logic for loose balls.
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Added Super Cancel for cross interceptions.
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Flicking Right Stick up now requests a punch.
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Increased positioning assistance and cross-claim consistency.
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Auto-save triggers when claiming a cross that becomes a shot.
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Increased auto-save assistance range.
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Fixed incorrect net interactions.
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Streamlined Right Stick height selection for save direction.
Skill Moves
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Faster transitions after Drag Back into another skill or dribble.
Set Pieces
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Fixed user players becoming unresponsive.
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Fixed CPU incorrectly kicking corners out of play.
Rules
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Fixed incorrect offside calls on wrong players.
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Improved referee logic on GK-related penalties.
Attacking
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Players avoiding offside now run into open space more effectively.
Passing
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Slightly reduced accuracy of headed passes.
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Lowered crossing trajectory height.
Defending
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Fixed incorrect secondary contain indicator.
Career Mode
Additions
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New Squad Hub field: Contract Willingness.
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New Manager Live Hub tab for faster access to Live Start Point and retro kit rewards.
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Shortcuts now auto-remembered when exiting menus.
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Mascot preview added in Create Your Club.
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Player Archetype tile now shows current XP + required XP.
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Recommended Archetypes replace Attributes in Player Career creation.
Fixes
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Corrected goalkeeper camera angle issues.
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Fixed Create Your Club issue blocking replacement of non-favourite teams.
Clubs
Fixes & Adjustments
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Fixed short-term fatigue draining too quickly; now consistent with other modes.
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Adjusted CAM Match Rating logic to prevent rating inflation (server release soon).
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Fixed disappearing randomise button when editing My Pro.
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Improved UI transitions.
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Restored missing hairstyles in preview.
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Fixed incorrect Pro shown on post-match player card.
General, Audio & Visual
Additions
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Added 10 Classic XI teams to Kick Off (server release soon).
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Holiday-themed main menu refresh (server release soon).
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Added 8 new star heads.
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Updated commentary, audio, images, badges, boots, portraits, lighting, tattoos, kits, balls, trophies, flags, scarves, banners, and stadiums.
Fixes
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[PC] Controller properly recognised after reconnecting.
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Various stability fixes.
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Corrected placeholder text and UI errors.
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Fixed gameplay and cinematic camera issues.
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Fixed narration inconsistencies.
Previously, a major FC 26 update 1.06 added quality of life changes and tweaks. Unfortunately, since the last patch, players have been experiencing several issues with online gameplay. Today’s FC 26 version 1.13 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free EA Sport FC 26 update 1.13 on PlayStation 4, PC and Xbox One.
