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title: "Fixture Linking"
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Fixture linking allows you to connect related matches or rounds in your competition, such as knockout stages, so results automatically progress teams through the draw. Here’s how to set it up in ***DRIBL.***  
  
What is Fixture Linking?

Fixture linking is the process of connecting fixtures (matches) so that the winner or result from one match automatically determines the teams in the next fixture. This is commonly used in knockout or finals series formats.  
  
How to use Fixture linking in ***DRIBL***:

1. [Login](https://app.dribl.com/signin/) to ***DRIBL***
2. Navigate to the **Events** function
3. Click on the plus **+** icon to create a new event.
4. Fill out all required information leaving the home and away team fields blank.
5. Click **Create.**
6. Locate the newly created fixture under the Events tab and click the **three dots ** under the Actions column.
7. Select **Edit Fixture Link.**
8. click **Add.**
9. Select which side of the fixture the team will appear in.
  - **Home** — team will occupy the home position.
  - **Away** — team will occupy the away position.
  - Scope  
This controls where the system will look for the team when applying the fixture link.
    - **In Pool** — considers teams only within the same pool or group.
    - **Overall** — considers teams from across the entire competition.
    - **Some Pools** — lets you select specific pools to include.
    - **Specific Team** — allows you to manually select a particular team.
      **From Fixture**  
Select the fixture that the team will progress from.  
Pool Numbers   
( This is set in edit Events under Fixture Reference)
    - If your competition has multiple pools (e.g. Pool A, Pool B), this option allows you to select which pool(s) the link applies to.  
  
**Condition**  
This defines the rule for selecting which team progresses based on match results or standings

| Condition | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Not Required** | No condition applied (used for placeholders or manual linking). |
| **Winner from Fixture** | Progresses the winning team from the selected fixture. |
| **Loser from Fixture** | Progresses the losing team from the selected fixture. |
| **Highest in Position** | Selects the highest-ranked team in a specific position. |
| **Lowest in Position** | Selects the lowest-ranked team in a specific position. |
| **Rank in Position** | Selects a team based on a specific ranking within a position. |
| **Highest Round Rank Winner** | Highest-ranked winner across all fixtures in a round. |
| **Lowest Round Rank Winner** | Lowest-ranked winner across all fixtures in a round. |
| **Highest Round Rank Loser** | Highest-ranked losing team across all fixtures in |
| **Lowest Round Rank Loser** | Lowest-ranked losing team across all fixtures in a round. |
| **Highest in Position Previous Finals** | Highest-ranked team in a specific position from previous finals. |
| **Team League Sequence Number** | Selects a team based on a pre-set league sequence number (if used). |

**Pool**  
Further narrow down the link by selecting a specific pool if required.  
This is useful when multiple pools are being run in parallel.  
  
**Position** 

Define the table position for ranked selections (e.g. 1, 2, 3).  
  
8. Click the **tick icon** to save the link.

- Repeat the same process for the **Away team**.
- Once both positions are linked, **close the Fixture Linking window**.
  - Click the **tick icon** to save the link.
  - Repeat the same process for the **Away team**.
  - Once both positions are linked, **close the Fixture Linking window**.
  **Important Notes**
  - Make sure your fixtures and pools are correctly created before setting up links.
  - Double-check your conditions and scope settings to avoid progression errors.
  - You can edit fixture links at any time by returning to the **Edit Fixture Link** menu.