In-match statistics generate FPL bonus points. Here is how they are calculated and awarded.
Bonus points are a key part of scoring in Fantasy Premier League.
They are calculated and allocated after each match using the Bonus Points System (BPS).
The BPS uses a range of statistics supplied by Opta that capture players’ actions on the pitch to produce a performance score for every player.
The three players with the highest BPS scores in a match receive bonus points: three points for the highest-scoring player, two for the second-highest and one for the third-highest.
Bonus point ties are resolved as follows:
• If there is a tie for first place, Players 1 and 2 each receive 3 points, and Player 3 receives 1 point.
• If there is a tie for second place, Player 1 receives 3 points, and Players 2 and 3 each receive 2 points.
• If there is a tie for third place, Player 1 receives 3 points, Player 2 receives 2 points, and Players 3 and 4 each receive 1 point.
Players earn BPS based on the following statistics, with each action worth one point unless otherwise stated:
| Action | BPS |
|---|---|
| Playing 1 to 60 minutes | 3 |
| Playing over 60 minutes | 6 |
| Scoring a goal direct from a penalty | 12 |
| Goalkeepers and defenders scoring a goal | 12 |
| Midifielders scoring a goal | 18 |
| Forwards scoring a goal | 24 |
| Assists | 9 |
| Goalkeepers and defenders keeping a clean sheet | 12 |
| Saving a penalty | 8 |
| Save from a shot inside the box | 3 |
| Save from a shot outside the box | 2 |
| Successful open-play cross | 1 |
| Creating a big chance (a chance where the receiving player should score) | 3 |
| For every 2 clearances, blocks and interceptions (total) | 1 |
| For every 3 recoveries | 1 |
| Key pass | 1 |
| Successful tackle | 2 |
| Successful dribble | 1 |
| Scoring the goal that wins a match | 3 |
| Goalline clearance | 9 |
| Foul won | 1 |
| Shot on target | 2 |
| 70 to 79% pass completion (at least 30 passes attempted) | 2 |
| 80 to 89% pass completion (at least 30 passes attempted) | 4 |
| 90%+ pass completion (at least 30 passes attempted) | 6 |
| Goalkeeper/defender conceding a goal | -4 |
| Conceding a penalty | -3 |
| Missing a penalty | -6 |
| Yellow card | -3 |
| Red card | -9 |
| Own goal | -6 |
| Missing a big chance | -3 |
| Making an error which leads to a goal | -3 |
| Making an error which leads to an attempt at goal | -1 |
| Being tackled | -1 |
| Conceding a foul | -1 |
| Being caught offside | -1 |
| Shot off target | -1 |