Understanding Bonus Points in Fantasy Premier League (FPL)

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What Are Bonus Points in Fantasy Premier League?

In Fantasy Premier League (FPL), bonus points are additional points awarded to top-performing players at the end of each match. These points can give FPL managers a significant edge over their mini-league rivals. It's crucial to understand how bonus points are scored and which players are most likely to earn them.

Detailed Breakdown of the FPL Bonus Points System

The above image is a detailed breakdown of how FPL bonus points are allocated from the official Fantasy Premier League website. This include the updated changes to the Bonus Point System that came in for the 2024/25 season.

How Are Bonus Points in FPL Scored?

The Bonus Points System (BPS) relies on a range of statistics provided by Opta, which track various actions on the pitch. These statistics generate a performance score for each player. The three players with the highest performance scores in a match receive bonus points as follows:

• 3 bonus points to the highest scoring player
• 2 bonus points to the second-highest scoring player
• 1 bonus point to the third-highest scoring player

What Happens if Two FPL Players Have the Same Bonus Score?

If there is a tie for bonus points, the points are distributed as follows:

• Tie for first place: Both players receive 3 bonus points each; the third player receives 1 point.
• Tie for second place: The top player receives 3 bonus points; the next two players receive 2 bonus points each.
• Tie for third place: The top player receives 3 bonus points; the second player receives 2 bonus points; the third and fourth players each receive 1 bonus point.

Which Fantasy Premier League Players Score the Most Bonus Points?

Using the Opta Stats Sandbox tool, as shown above, can help identify which players score the most bonus points. For instance, while certain players can be great FPL assets, they can often miss out on bonus points due to missed chances and being tackled frequently. In contrast, creative midfielders tend to accumulate more bonus points due to their key passes and attempted assists, which are highly rewarded actions.

Where to Find FPL Bonus Points and When?

Bonus points are typically confirmed about an hour after a match concludes, though this can vary. Once confirmed, bonus points are automatically added to the player's points tally. You can also check potential bonus points during a match, even before the final tally is confirmed.

The Gameweek Live tool provides live points, rank, and bonus scores, offering everything you need on matchday to track your team's FPL performance.