Sky have confirmed 'Fantasy Football League' is returning after 18 years - with new hosts Matt Lucas and Elis James.

Matt Lucas and Elis James will co-host Fantasy Football League on Sky Max

Matt Lucas and Elis James will co-host Fantasy Football League on Sky Max

The comedians are to front a new version of the programme, which was created and fronted by David Baddiel and Frank Skinner on BBC Two from 1994 to 2004, for a new 16-episode series on Sky Max and NOW.

Matt said: "I loved watching 'Fantasy Football League' with Frank, David and Statto and am chuffed to bits to be a part of this new incarnation. I now make a living eating cake and watching football.

"I must be the luckiest man in the world. I also get to share the sofa with Elis, who is not only hilarious but the biggest football geek I’ve ever met. See you next season."

Elis admits it is a "dream come true" to be co-hosting the programme.

He added: "I couldn’t be more delighted to be bringing back 'Fantasy Football League', although Matt’s Arsenal obsession means writing meetings are often derailed by long, wistful chats about Ray Parlour.

"To be presenting a show I used to tape off the telly is a dream come true.

"The ambition is to make a show that’s as loved as the original, and fill it with references to Swansea City without making it unwatchable."

The programme saw celebrities compete against one another as "managers" of their very own fantasy football dream team.

Guests included the likes of 'Game of Thrones' star Sean Bean - who is a big fan of Sheffield United - and TV presenter Dani Behr, who previously dated Manchester United star Ryan Giggs.

Angus Loughran also appeared as the show's resident statistician, known as Statto.

He wore a dressing gown and pyjamas and provided the guests with facts and figures about their teams.

The set was decorated to look like someone's living room, with Frank and David sat on one sofa, while their celebrity guests sat on another as they discussed football as well their dream teams.