EA FC 26 Patch Will Finally Address Kick-Off Goal Glitch An upcoming update promises to fix the frustrating ease of scoring right after kick-off

It wouldn’t be a new EA FC (or FIFA, in the past) without players finding some sort of exploit early on. This year, one of the most frustrating has been the kick-off glitch, making it far too easy to grab a quick goal immediately after play resumes.

The good news? EA has confirmed that a fix is coming in the next patch.

🎯 Why Kick-Off Goals Are Such a Problem

In FC 26, the issue stems from defensive positioning. During normal open play, teams adapt to movement and shape, closing down spaces naturally. But right after kick-off, defenders stick too rigidly to their formation. This leaves exploitable gaps between back-line players that attackers can abuse—often leading to goals before the defense has time to react.

🛠️ EA Confirms Incoming Fix

EA Sports shared an update on its Direct Communication account on X:

"We see your feedback coming in around kick off goals and we're working on defensive positioning improvements that would only take effect around kick offs. Right now we're targeting this update for early October, and we'll let you know if anything changes."

That means a patch should land within the next couple of weeks, aiming to rebalance positioning only during kick-off situations.

🤔 What Could Change?

The most likely adjustment will be tighter, more compact defensive spacing at the start of play, reducing the ease of cutting through the back line. The challenge for EA will be improving these scenarios without negatively affecting gameplay flow in open play.

⚡ The Bigger Picture

While this year’s exploit hasn’t been as game-breaking as past versions, it has still been a top frustration for the community. EA has sometimes gone too far in rebalancing mechanics, but if this patch is handled well, it could smooth out one of FC 26’s biggest early headaches.

📅 Final Thoughts

The kick-off goal issue is set to disappear soon, with a targeted fix scheduled for early October. If successful, it should make matches feel more balanced and less prone to cheap, scripted-feeling goals.

Until then, be ready—because the glitch might just cost you a few more matches before the update drops.