A game-breaking free-kick glitch in EA SPORTS FC 27 is allowing players to score from their own half by exploiting the game's ball physics and targeting mechanics. The exploit is particularly concerning for Ultimate Team players, where a broken mechanic can decide competitive matches.
❌ How Does the Free Kick Glitch Work?
The exploit reportedly involves positioning an attacker inside the opponent's goal before taking a full-power free kick from deep in the defensive half. The ball can then travel an absurd distance and end up directly in the net.
The biggest problem is how the game appears to boost the ball's speed and distance to reach its intended target. Instead of following consistent physical rules, the ball seems to prioritize the game's targeting logic over realistic physics.
Although the glitch's method is already circulating online, players would be wise to avoid trying it themselves. EA is responsible for fixing these broken mechanics, but the community can also do its part by refusing to abuse them. Winning at any cost should not be the goal, especially when it means exploiting obvious flaws instead of actually playing football.
🟢 How to Prevent the Glitch
There is no guaranteed counter, but players have suggested a few defensive adjustments:
- Move your goalkeeper to the goal line. Reposition the keeper as soon as you recognize the setup.
- Pull a defender back. Keep a centre-back near the goal to challenge the attacker.
These workarounds are based on player reports and may not always work.
👎 EA Needs to Fix Its Gameplay Physics
The glitch also raises serious questions about EA FC 27's ball physics. The ball appears to gain an absurd amount of speed and distance to reach its intended target, suggesting a possible flaw in how the game calculates ball trajectories and applies its targeting assistance. If the game is overriding realistic physics to ensure the ball reaches a specific player, that's a fundamental gameplay problem that EA needs to address.