FA Essential Information

Essential Information address the key issues that a player need to be aware of.

E Sports Publications · com.papionne.faplayeressentials

Not rated yet 5K+ downloads v1.4.0 61.1 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.4.0 (51)
Updated: Aug 31, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 61.1 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Sports (app)
Listed since: Mar 11, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 15 (5 sensitive)
Website: e-sportspublications.co.uk
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

FA Essential Information is an app by E Sports Publications in the Sports category, listed since at least March 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 1.11.0, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 8.0. It asks for 15 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including call phone, read phone status and identity and find accounts on the device. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.3.0.

What's new in v1.4.0

Update content for 2026/2027 season.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The FA’s Essential Information For Players app addresses all the key issues that professional and semi-professional players will need to be aware of during the 2026-27 Season. Containing vital information and exclusive video content, this app covers the following topics and more: * If I am sent off, how many games will the suspension be? * How many yellow cards can I receive before being automatically suspended? * What am I allowed to say in post match interviews or on social media? * How does the drug testing process work and how do I submit my whereabouts? * Who is authorised to act as a Football Agent? * What are The FA's rules on betting and match fixing? * How do I report discrimination? Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish All video content is in English.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v1.11.0. Since v1.12.0 it requires Android 8.0+.

v1.4.0 LATEST Aug 31, 2026 61.1 MB TRUSTED v1.3.0 Aug 7, 2025 63 MB TRUSTED v1.12.0 Aug 15, 2024 62.5 MB TRUSTED v1.11.0 Jun 5, 2024 64.4 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 31, 2026.
Certificate issued to “E Sports Publications” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 31, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 31, 2026
Signed byCN=Tony Warrington, OU=Mobile Dev, O=E Sports Publications
Signing certificate (SHA-1)DE:6E:A6:85:23:DF:3A:34:75:9D:64:93:8B:EE:FF:A2:6B:EE:50:B6
File MD53a70b4c3398d4da042c77754cffc8d5b
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

FA Essential Information requests 15 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.papionne.faplayeressentials.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

FA Essential Information APK: questions and answers

How much space does FA Essential Information need?

The APK is 61.1 MB, and the app also needs 330.8 MB of extra data (OBB files). Leave about 452.9 MB free for the installation.

Is there a version of FA Essential Information for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 1.11.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0.3 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.11.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the FA Essential Information APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 3a70b4c3398d4da042c77754cffc8d5b.