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FPL Gameweek 18: Saturday’s goals, assists, bonus + ‘DefCon’ points

27 December 2025 388 comments
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At the end of Saturday’s Gameweek 18 matches, our Scoreboard rounds up the Fantasy numbers.

Included in this article are the day’s leading teams and players for shots, chances created and expected goals (xG). This is official Opta data taken from our Members Area.

Meanwhile, the goals, assists and bonus summaries are from LiveFPL.

And, new for 2025/26, we’ll also round up Saturday’s defensive contribution (DC/DefCon) points.

GAMEWEEK 18: SATURDAY’S GOALS, ASSISTS AND PROJECTED BONUS POINTS

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GAMEWEEK 18: SATURDAY’S PLAYER AND TEAM STATS

DEFENDERS WHO QUALIFIED FOR DEFENSIVE CONTRIBUTION POINTS

MIDFIELDERS WHO QUALIFIED FOR DEFENSIVE CONTRIBUTION POINTS

TEAMS – GOAL ATTEMPTS (TOTAL)

MORE STATS IN OUR MATCH CENTRE

Chelsea1 – 2Aston Villa
West Ham United0 – 1Fulham
Liverpool2 – 1Wolverhampton Wanderers
Burnley0 – 0Everton
Brentford4 – 1Bournemouth
Arsenal2 – 1Brighton and Hove Albion
Nottingham Forest1 – 2Manchester City
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  1. Taegugk Warrior
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Dalot worth more than dorgu.:?

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    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Men somehow ended up with both. Esteve and Andersen gone. Playing the BB

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      I believe so

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  2. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Early transfer with
    Semenyo > Cunha
    Yaaay tonight
    Nope Wait

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    1. Count Olaf
      • 1 Year
      2 months, 3 days ago

      I like it

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    2. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      I'd wait

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    3. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Cheerd guys gonna wait okaay

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    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Hurry up join me, better late than never 😀

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  3. Pilgrim62
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Play two:
    Wirtz,
    Wolt,
    Gordon

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    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Wirtz and probably Gordon as he is on pens

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      1. DEO0420
        • 1 Year
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Ideally all three because they have excellent fixtures. Though if I had to choose two I would go with Wirtz and Gordon as their minutes are more secure

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      2. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        This

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  4. Meta12345
    • 1 Year
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Is dorgu safe to play till gw 21? It could be round of 16 for cameroon and ivory coast on january 3rd, loss and mbeumo and amad could be back on time for gw21 on january 7th. Does someone has more insight on the afcon risks for this schedule for dorgu?

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  5. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Sanchez
    Timber Andersen O’Reilly
    Saka Rice Wilson Foden Cunha
    Ekitike Haaland

    Dubravka, Senesi, Gudmonsson, Guiu

    Roll Transfer?

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Other option I’m thinking of is Saka > Writz.FT He’s just not worth the money

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      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Saka is still a better option than Wirtz, so not for me, no
        Timber -> Gabriel (if he will start?)

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        1. Make United Great Again
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          May just hold tight and toll. Or sell Senesi for an Everton defender

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      I'd roll

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Cheers

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Ni sweat. But yep Saka should be on your chopping block for the reason you said. Plus we need room for Gabriel

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  6. RICICLE
    • 3 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Hmmm, Bruno F + Chalobah > Palmer + Dorgu for exact funds is kinda tempting.

    Any takers?

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    1. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Palmer a bit pricey for what he offers but I brought in Wirtz this week which people said the same about...so if you think he'll get going, go for it.

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      1. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Tis very true, it wouldn’t hurt to leave him but after all I guess it is all about hopping on BEFORE the hauls hehe
        Wirtz was a worthy bet this GW, good going!

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Too early for Palmer imo. Might face minute management as well

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      1. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        There is this too to factor in I guess, wish we had the palmer of old in form in right now

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  7. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Any ideas what to do? 1.6M, 1FT.
    Eyeing up bringing in Rice this week or Rogers and Gabriel next week. Save FT?

    Raya
    O'Reilly | Lacroix | Virgil
    Foden | Wirtz | Cunha | Semenyo | Wilson
    Haaland (C) | Ekitike (v)

    Bench: Dubravka, Hincapie, Gudmundsson, Marc Guiu

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Rice is cooking, so don't be too late for the party 😉

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      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        I'm lucky he just missed defcon!

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Lucky you, unlucky us 🙂

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  8. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Hincapie -> Gabriel? Then bench Semenyo and play 4atb
    Or maybe Semenyo out?

    Dubravka
    Chalobah O'Reilly Keane
    Saka Foden Cunha Semenyo Rice
    Haaland Ekitike

    Petrovic Hincapie Richards* Guiu
    1FT, 1.7ITB

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    1. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Hincapie>Gabriel this week (hopefully starts). If Richards is fit, wait a week to do this transfer.

      Next week. Semenyo>Rogers.

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Semenyo out for the likes of Wirtz or Gordon may have better upside, but that Arsenal D move is a transfer waiting to happen, so I'd prioritize that one despite not being the best GW entry

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    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Thanks, guys! Appreciated.

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  9. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Semenyo to Cunha done with FT.

    Succumbed to herd mentality.

    At least, still got Collins and Szobo as decent differentials.

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  10. Wolfman180
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    FFH AI transfers recommends me taking a hit to do Timber, Minteh to Cunha, Keane. I have exaxt funds to do this but Cunha could rise tonight. Make the move or not?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Timber out can wait.

      Just the mid move imo

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      1. Wolfman180
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        I can't afford to just do Minteh to Cunha, need to fund it with Timber sale

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          I see. I'd risk it

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        2. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          Just prioritize getting Gabriel later on

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          1. Wolfman180
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 months, 3 days ago

            Nice one.
            Not sure whether Id actually prefer going for Dorgu over Keane. I do think Cunha is a must looking at their next 3 fixtures

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            1. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 13 Years
              2 months, 3 days ago

              Dorgu is a classic FPL trap

              Sakit if you must

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              1. Wolfman180
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                2 months, 3 days ago

                You're likely right there to be fair. I stuck with Keane in the end. Move done. Hopefully wont regret moving early

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                1. NABIL - FPL otai
                  • 13 Years
                  2 months, 3 days ago

                  I moved early too, despite having 3 more players still to play (Sunderland boys)..but playing maverick is fun, no regrets!

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                  1. Wolfman180
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    2 months, 3 days ago

                    Haha, what moves did you do?

                    Cunha did im fact rise tonight so would've been priced out if I didnt

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                    1. NABIL - FPL otai
                      • 13 Years
                      2 months, 3 days ago

                      Semenyo to Cunha to play it safe 😎

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  11. CYN
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Bruno G's blanks while Wilson, Semenyo, Rogers etc haul in recent weeks has been rough.

    Move him on or hold? Burnley next...

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    1. RICICLE
      • 3 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      hold

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      1. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Burnley next, would be typical for a haul, then move on I’d say, I’ll be doing that anyway

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    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Sell

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    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Bruno is like your high school girlfriend. You kinda stuck with her even through your college classmate looks so tempting

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        *though

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  12. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Jurrien Timber’s absence from the Arsenal squad is just precautionary, with his load being managed.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/FantasyPL/comments/1pxcqrx/jurrien_timbers_absence_from_the_arsenal_squad_is/

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  13. rainy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Price changes 28th December

    Rises:
    Ekitiké 9.1
    Cunha 8.1
    Rogers 7.4
    James 5.7
    Dalot 4.5
    L.Miley 4.5

    Falls:
    Welbeck 6.3
    Pedro Porro 5.2
    Nørgaard 5.1
    De Ligt 4.9
    Hannibal 4.7
    Van Hecke 4.5
    P.M.Sarr 4.5

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    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      £107.0 TOTAL Value / Selling Price £104.0m

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      1. nanxun
        • 4 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        Nice!

        What's ur OR?

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        1. Freshy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          2 months, 3 days ago

          440,632

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          1. nanxun
            • 4 Years
            2 months, 2 days ago

            excellent.

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      2. Mr. O'Connell
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 3 days ago

        £103.2 total and £101.2 selling here

        Disclaimer - own Sels who has dropped about £5m from his starting price alone

        Don't monitor price changes and dont make early transfers (due to locking in my team for 5 weeks at a time)

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    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      3 up 1 down - Van Hecke is annoying

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    3. nanxun
      • 4 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Thx!

      2 - 0 tonight.

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    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Cheers Rainy. 2-0.

      James owners continue to benefit from the so-called FPL troll/trap

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  14. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Lewis-Potter.

    Schade.

    Please, please let Collins be the next Brentford player to haul.

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  15. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    Best Bruno replacement here folks?

    Saka Foden BrunoG Anderson xxxx
    Haaland Thiago dcl

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    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Cunha against Wolves makes sense

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    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Rice

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    3. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Cunha

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  16. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 3 days ago

    What do ye think will come first, a Cunha goal or a Cunha red card?

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    1. Ausman
      • 2 Years
      2 months, 3 days ago

      Gooooooooooooooooooallll!!!

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    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      Both in the same game vs Wolves is a distinct possibility. Throw in a missed penalty too.

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  17. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    What chance Gabriel starts next GW you reckon 75%?

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    1. Cowboy John
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      95%

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  18. George James
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    % chance of players below starting in GW19

    A) Timber
    B) Richards
    C) Pope

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    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 2 days ago

      80
      80
      60

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  19. Miguel Sanchez
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    With regards to DEFCON does a centre back heading away a ball played in the air by the opposition count as a clearance?

    Also, what defines a recovery vs an interception?

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  20. Stranger Mings
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 2 days ago

    A) truffert to dorgu (bench andersen v pal)
    B) play anderson & roll 1ft
    Cheers

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