In the Premier League's hugely popular FPL game, your players are receive FPL points for scoring, assisting, getting clean sheets and new for 2025-26, defensive contributions, among other things. But even after the final whistle has blown, your point-earning opportunities aren't done.
FPL awards gives bonus points (BPS) to players, typically earned by those who perform among the best in a match. Did one of your players fail to score or assist but should be rewarded? Fear not. Three points are awarded to the best player in the game, two to the second-best player and one to the third-best player.
BPS are calculated using data supplied by football statisticians Opta. If you need a guide on how to score regular points, we've got one of those, too.
FPL: Bonus point values in Fantasy Premier League
BPS | Action |
|---|---|
24 | Forward scores |
18 | Midfielder scores |
15 | Goalkeeper saves a penalty |
12 | Goalkeeper or defender scores |
12 | Goalkeeper or defender keeps a clean sheet |
9 | Any player makes an assist |
6 | Player plays over 60 minutes |
6 | 90%+ pass completion (at least 30 passes attempted) |
4 | 80 to 89% pass completion (at least 30 passes attempted) |
3 | Player scores the goal that wins a match |
3 | Player plays 1 to 60 minutes |
3 | Goalline clearance |
3 | Big chance created (a chance where the receiving player should score) |
2 | Shot on target |
2 | Successful tackle |
2 | Goalkeeper makes a save |
2 | 70 to 79% pass completion (at least 30 passes attempted) |
1 | Foul won |
1 | Successful open play cross |
1 | Successful dribble |
1 | Key pass (a pass which the receiving player takes a shot from |
1 | For every 3 recoveries |
1 | For every 2 clearances, blocks and interceptions (total) |
-1 | Shot off target |
-1 | Player makes an error which leads to an attempt at goal |
-1 | Player makes a foul |
-1 | Player is tackled |
-1 | Player caught offside |
-3 | Player receives a yellow card |
-3 | Player misses a big chance |
-3 | Player makes an error that leads to a goal |
-3 | Player concedes a penalty |
-4 | Goalkeeper/defender concedes a goal |
-6 | Player scores an own goal |
-6 | Player misses a penalty |
-9 | Player receives a red card |
- If there is a tie for first place, Players 1 & 2 will both receive the highest available number of points, which is three. Player 3 will receive one point.
- If there is a tie for second place, Players 2 and 3 will receive two points each. Player 1 will still receive 3 points as the best player in the game, statistically.
- If there is a tie for third place, Player 1 will receive three points, Player 2 will receive two points and Players 3 & 4 will receive one point each. This is the most common 'tie' in FPL.
You can play Fantasy Premier League online on the Premier League website, or on the Premier League app, which is available on iOS and Android. Still missing something? Here's everything you need to know about FPL, including FourFourTwo's guides on the game. Enjoy!
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