How Does Fantasy Premier League Scoring Work?

Fantasy Premier League scoring turns real matchday performances into points, and knowing exactly how it works is the difference between a mid-table finish and a mini-league win.

TL;DR: Every player earns points for goals, assists, clean sheets, saves and bonus, and your captain scores double.

How Players Earn Points

FPL rewards both attacking and defensive output. Here is the standard scoring for the official Fantasy Premier League game:

• Goal: 6 points for goalkeepers and defenders, 5 for midfielders, 4 for forwards
• Assist: 3 points for every player
• Clean sheet: 4 points for defenders and goalkeepers, 1 for midfielders (forwards score none)
• Every 3 saves: 1 point for a goalkeeper
• Penalty save: 5 points
• Penalty miss: -2 points

Defenders and goalkeepers also earn 1 point for every three saves, and goalkeepers get 1 point for every two goals conceded past the first, so a heavy defeat hurts.

Bonus Points Explained

Bonus points are the hidden engine of FPL. After each match, the top three performing players are awarded 3, 2 and 1 bonus points respectively, using the Bonus Points System (BPS).

The BPS scores actions like key passes, successful tackles, clearances and dribbles. Players with the highest BPS totals across a match claim the bonus, which is why a defender who keeps a clean sheet and wins tackles can outscore a quiet forward.

Captain and Chips

Your captain scores double points, and your vice-captain steps up if the captain does not play. Each manager also has chips: Wildcard, Free Hit, Bench Boost and Triple Captain.

• Triple Captain: captain scores three times the points
• Bench Boost: all 15 squad players score that week
• Free Hit: unlimited transfers for one gameweek only

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