
Bonus Points can be hugely impactful in FPL. Some players become far more interesting assets if they’re regularly able to perform well according to the Bonus Points System, as they’re more likely to earn the Bonus Points that are available. While there are obvious factors in play, such as scoring goals and receiving cards either adding or negating from a player’s bonus score, there are a number of things that are considered when handing out bonus points in the match. Luckily, we’ve got the full list here.
FPL Bonus Points System explained
Here’s the full table of how players can earn bonus points, according to the official Fantasy Premier League website:
Action BPS Points Playing 1 to 60 minutes 3 Playing over 60 minutes 6 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 15 Save 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 (net*) 2 Successful dribble 1 Scoring the goal that wins a match 3 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 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