Alongside being rewarded for goals, assists and clean sheets, the top players of each match will receive additional Fantasy Premier League (FPL) bonus points.
These go to at least three individuals, those who fare best on the BPS (Bonus Points System) algorithm.
Such a calculation adds either three, two or one to their tally.
The BPS numbers
Players score BPS points based on the following statistics (one point for each 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 non-penalty goal | 12 |
| Midfielders scoring a non-penalty goal | 18 |
| Forwards scoring a non-penalty 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 |
| Goal line 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 |
| Goalkeepers and defenders 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 |
What if two FPL players get the same bonus score?
- If there is a tie for first place, they both receive three bonus points. The next-best player gets one.
- If there is a tie for second place, the top player receives three bonus points while they both get two.
- If there is a tie for third place, the top player receives three bonus points, the second-best gets two, and this duo grab one each.
Where and when can I find the FPL bonus points?
They are usually confirmed an hour after a match has finished, though this can vary. You can see such bonus points added to the player’s information.
Even when the meeting is in progress, current BPS tallies can be viewed:
- On the desktop website, select the ‘Fixtures’ tab and click the match in question.
- In the official app’s Fantasy section, go to ‘Fixtures and Results’ and choose your match.
- In our very own Matches section, the ‘BPS Plus’ tab will give you a breakdown of every player
