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FM Live Editor 26 - Exclusive

Ultra fast and lightweight real-time editor for Football Manager 26. Free powerful scouting for everyone, advanced editing with Smart History. High-octane alternative to the official In-Game Editor. Updated 11 Mar.

By Updated on Mar 11, 2026   95611 views   252 comments
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Downloads: 17311 / Size: 4.4 MB / Added: 2026-01-23
Football Manager 2026 Tools - FM Live Editor 26 - Exclusive
FM Live Editor 26 (FMLE26 for short) is a powerful real time editor with a scouting edge for Football Manager 2026.
Compatibility: It works with Windows 10/11 and the latest 26.2.0 Steam, Epic, Game Pass and Game Pass Console versions of FM 2026.

FMLE26 has received 7 feature updates in just 6 weeks since launch, bringing a wealth of new functionality. With 17,000+ downloads, it's the most rapidly developed FM editor that keeps getting better.
Released: 23 January - v1.0.0 (early Beta)
Updated: 11 March - v1.7.4 (patchfix update)

Redistribution Policy

Exclusively available from fmscout.com.
If you want to put FM Live Editor on other sites, you may link back here but cannot host any files yourselves. Thank you!

Why Download?

✔ 4.3 MB - installs in seconds
✔ Launches in 1 second, loads data in under 2
✔ Compatible with all PC editions on Windows
✔ Updated within hours of new FM patches
✔ All scouting & search features are 100% free
✔ Preview every editing feature before you buy

FMLE Features

FMLE26 is a fully featured real-time editor with a scouting edge. It's fast, clean, and focused on what matters. The scouting features are simple but super useful.
For more advanced scouting, I recommend Genie Scout 26.
Here's an overview of the key features.

Smart Edit History

The first FM Editor with a "Pending & Undo" system; a unique feature designed for peace of mind.
✔ Fields you change get a red border (pending), while those you save get a green border (applied).
✔ Edit History page shows everything you have edited in your current session.
✔ Made a mistake? You can remove pending changes or undo applied edits instantly.

Clean & Easy Interface

I've focused on Quality of Life features that save you time.
✔ Editing should be fast and simple with click and drag fields wherever possible.
✔ Search works as live filtering and enables you to find any player, staff or club from your save instantly.
✔ Smart Navigation that remembers your last position and tab.
✔ Currency selector and UI zoom options for a personalized experience.

Powerful Search & Filters

The Advanced Search is a high-speed engine built directly into the editor, and it is 100% free for everyone.
✔ Find exactly who you need with powerful filters that go beyond the basic game.
✔ See critical data directly in your search results, which is ideal for quick scouting while you play.

What is Free - No License Required

✔ Full Advanced Search with overpowered filters
✔ Live filtering - find any player, staff, or club instantly
✔ View all player attributes, CA/PA, positions, traits, personality
✔ View club finances, facilities, stadium details, relations
✔ View contracts, clauses, wages, transfer status
✔ Preview the full editing system (pending edits, edit history)
✔ No sign-up, no credit card, no time limit
FMLE is a genuinely useful scouting companion even without a license.

What can you Edit - License Required

Human Managers
Become unsackable, register squad at any time, and change your manager stats.
Players
All attributes (with freeze option), CA/PA, positions, traits, personality, reputation, happiness, 2nd nationalities, registration, languages, fav/disliked clubs & people.
Staff
Attributes (with freeze option), CA/PA, coaching licenses, staff roles, reputation, preferred formations, relations, personal info.
Clubs
Finances, income, facilities, stadium, kit styles & colors, relations, affiliations, benefactor status, vision, supporters, tactical attributes, and more.
Contracts
Wages, dates, clauses (release, bonus), loyalty bonus, move to other club, cancel loans & future transfers, release on free.
Instant Actions
Heal injuries, fix fitness, remove bans, boost morale, inspire player, maximize team cohesion & tactical familiarity. Mass edit for entire squads.

Whenever there's a new official patch out, I'll do my best to update FMLE asap.

FMLE Screenshots












How to use FMLE

Current version 1.7.4 is compatible with the following Windows editions: Steam, Epic & Game Pass (including Console).

  1. Unzip and install by running the .exe file.
  2. Open Football Manager 26 and load your saved game.
  3. Open FMLE 26.
  4. Click on Load Data button. You need to be online for your first run and after an update.
  5. Search for clubs, players, staff.
  6. Double-click on an item from the results.
  7. The profile will open in a tab and you can edit data there.
  8. Once done editing click on the Save Changes button for the changes to take effect.



Support FM Live Editor

You can support the development of this tool by purchasing a license which unlocks the ability to save your edits for the 2026 version.
This is an one time upgrade which costs £5.49 / €5.99 / $6.99 (VAT is included).


✔ Activate on up to 3 devices at no extra cost
✔ 10% loyalty discount on the next edition (FMLE 27)
✔ Exclusive supporter badge on your FM Scout profile
✔ All future FMLE 26 updates included

Licenses

For support queries regarding licenses, please contact me via private message, live chat or [email protected].



Bug Reports

If you encounter any bugs, please report them in the official FMLE forum.
Important: Please keep a backup of your save game before using FMLE 26 to edit your game’s data. FMScout.com cannot be held liable for any corrupt game files, or any other issue caused by the use of FMLE 26. A backup will make sure that whatever happens, you will still have your saved game.



Version History

v1.7.4 -
11 Mar
: Patchfix for 26.2.0+2276383.
v1.7.3 -
9 Mar
: Patchfix for 26.2.0.
v1.7.2 -
8 Mar
: Feature update. Move players on loan. Move staff and humans to other club. Kits tab.
v1.6.2 -
27 Feb
: Feature update. Currency selector, UI zoom, happiness editing, release on free.
v1.5.2 -
22 Feb
: Feature update. Fully editable player relations, team cohesion, club supporters.
v1.4.2 -
19 Feb
: Patchfix for 26.1.3+2266940.
v1.4.1 -
15 Feb
: Feature update. Tactical familiarity, trained in nation/club, Game Pass Console.
v1.3.1 -
11 Feb
: Patchfix for 26.1.3.
v1.3.0 -
11 Feb
: Feature update. Personality, club income, transfer clauses, vision, affiliations, stadium dimensions.
v1.2.0 -
31 Jan
: Feature update. Player relations, club relations, kit style preview.
v1.1.0 -
25 Jan
: Feature update. Kit styles editing, advanced search filters.
v1.0.0 -
23 Jan
: Initial release.

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Discussion: FM Live Editor 26 - Exclusive

252 comments have been posted so far.

  • Stam's avatar
    @Tcharko: What platform are you on? Does it find clubs in club search but no players in player search? Was it finding players without problems before v1.7.4 for you?

    @HunterPrimal: The problem is that the Teams tab only shows pure players, so player/staff are skipped there. I will make sure to also show player/staff on Teams for my next update.
  • Tcharko's avatar
    Hey, since the new update there are no players on the editor. Do i have to do something? I've tried reinstalling the editor and nothing works.
  • HunterPrimal's avatar
    hi guys , i have a problem . when i'm on club search , my teams , teams , senior , few players miss in my squad and idk why ! any idea ? ofc no filter etc
  • Stam's avatar
    @dheedika: FMLE supports the newest patch (26.2.0+2276383) since the day it was made available. "Save Not Loaded" is usually the message you get when the game is open but you haven't loaded your save yet (e.g. you're on start screen).
  • dheedika's avatar
    @Stam: No, I mean I followed the 4th step you write above
    Click on Load Data button. You need to be online for your first run and after an update.

    However it didn't work, does the latest FM26 update requiring new update from this editor as well?
  • Stam's avatar
    @yaniss: It's a desktop app for Windows. You could try a Windows VM or something like Wine.

    @dheedika: It can't work with an online save if you are a guest. It can load data if you are the host but I don't recommend using it in network games.
  • yaniss's avatar
    hello the editor dont work with a macbook ?
  • dheedika's avatar
    Load the save on online mode, however it says save not loaded.
    Am I missing any steps?
  • Stam's avatar
    I've been working on a light theme. Here's a preview. Let me know what you guys think.
  • Stam's avatar
    @Chuey: Thank you for the kind words. Yes. It's on my to-do list for a future feature update during this month.

    @Fanti7: That's not something an editor can do. I mean even if you give yourself 20 at the DoF role, there's no such mode for the human manager in-game.

    @westo22: No, I haven't fiddled with competition editing yet.
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  • Chuey's avatar
    @Stam - love this tool, it's so lightweight yet effective. Any chance of a light skin version? I really struggle with dark backgrounds on screen, they can trigger migraines if I look at them for too long.
  • Fanti7's avatar
    É possível se tornar um Diretor de Futebol?
  • westo22's avatar
    can u move teams to leagues
  • Stam's avatar
    @alearg: So you're changing the contract expiry year and that somehow creates 3 minimum fee release clauses with 0 value in-game that you can't even see in the editor?

    @Waelvis: What if you go to their Contract tab and hit the Terminate Contract button?
  • alearg's avatar
    @Stam Hello brother. when i edit the contracts of my players to maybe increase the duration of the contract, 3 Minimum Fee Release Clauses appear on the players contract with 0 money (not sure what triggers it). Can't remove it with the editor as it is never shown and teams basically sign my players for 0

    **Already said the same thing on the "News" tab before realizing it**
  • Waelvis's avatar
    Is it possible to sack or remove a Director?
    The team I'm managing has 12 useless directors, and one of them I hate with a passion in real life (He has been sacked irl), so I would love to remove him from my team.

    Right now, I edited all his abilities, rep, ... to 1, and made him 95 years old. Hopefully he will retire soon this way
  • Stam's avatar
    @keegan: It's not currently possible, but I'm planning to make club affiliations editable in the next feature update.

    @Sweety313: It's supported as well.
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  • keegan's avatar
    Is it possible to add ability to add teams to affiliations? Such as add a feeder team etc?
  • Sweety313's avatar
    am playing the public beta on steam @stam
  • Stam's avatar
    @kinkin: The Heal button removes any injury. Press Continue in-game to take effect if you're not seeing it immediately.

    @Sweety313: The 26.2.0+2276383 version (latest) is supported on Steam, Epic and Game Pass. Any chance you're offline?
  • kinkin's avatar
    @stam How do you treat injuries ?
  • Sweety313's avatar
    @stam its says version 1.7.4 and then also version 26.2.0+2276383 is not supported. am on PC
  • Stam's avatar
    @Sweety313: What version are you on (also tell platform)? Did you update to v1.7.4?
  • Sweety313's avatar
    says the version is not yet supported
  • Stam's avatar
    FMLE has been updated to v1.7.4 and is now compatible with the 26.2.0+2276383 hotfix patch which was released about an hour ago. Enjoy!

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