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FPL Gameweek 23: Sunday’s goals, assists, bonus + ‘DefCon’ points

25 January 2026 216 comments
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At the end of Sunday’s Gameweek 23 matches, our Scoreboard rounds up the day’s Fantasy numbers.

Here, you’ll find the 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 Sunday’s defensive contribution (DC/DefCon) points.

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GAMEWEEK 23: SUNDAY’S GOALS, ASSISTS AND PROJECTED BONUS POINT

GAMEWEEK 23: SUNDAY’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

Arsenal2 – 3Manchester United
Newcastle United0 – 2Aston Villa
Crystal Palace1 – 3Chelsea
Brentford0 – 2Nottingham Forest
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  1. Toplad
    • 8 Years
    3 months, 29 days ago

    Saka for

    A) Bruno F
    B) Mbeuno

    Thanks in advance !

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      A

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      It's not a close decision...

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    3. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      A

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    4. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      Still Bruno for now

      Mbeumo could be a nice double-up

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    5. it lies in the proles
      • 9 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      B

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  2. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    3 months, 29 days ago

    What to do here with 1ft and 0.8m? Rank 1m.....

    Raya
    Gabriel hall alderete (andersen Richards)
    Saka bruno cherki enzo andersen
    Haaland ekiteke guiu

    A....cherki to ndiaye
    B....ekiteke out...maybe evanilson or bowen
    C....cherki and ekiteke to mbeumo and evanilson or another striker - 4

    Thanks

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    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      I quite like c

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    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      Skipping Pedro due to rotation risk? I'd still take him over the other two options though

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      1. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Pedro is an option - but also rotation risk.....

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        1. JohnnyB10
          • 1 Year
          3 months, 29 days ago

          This, just a rotation risk.

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    3. JohnnyB10
      • 1 Year
      3 months, 29 days ago

      C or B, both good moves.I have Bowen, thinking of getting Evanilson for Ekitike. Or Wirtz to Mbuemo, got 1 ft.

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  3. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    3 months, 29 days ago

    A) Saka to Mbeumo
    B) Miley, Ekitike to Mbeumo, Mane (-4)

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    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      Wait one more GW and decide with 2 FTs

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      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 15 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Yeah, probably sensible.
        Thanks

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  4. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 months, 29 days ago

    Wouldn't actually be a surprise for Chelsea to win in the EFL cup semi at the moment
    DGW26 not nailed on!

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    1. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      Nah

      Arsenal at home will be too much

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      1. MJF
          3 months, 29 days ago

          Looked pretty poor today.

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          1. Bushwhacker
            • 6 Years
            3 months, 29 days ago

            They lost to a total blunder and two Worldies.

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    2. Tinmen
      • 12 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      Folks, have reassessed, is this worth a hit?
      Have to take a hit to get mbuemo or Bruno who I want

      Dewsbury Hall and Ekitike to
      Bruno and Kroupi

      Raya
      Gabriel Chalobah Virgil
      Rice Rogers Wilson Semenyo
      Haaaland Ekitike Thiago
      Dub O’Reilly Dewsbury Rodon

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      1. R Whites
        • 10 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        I like it, could you wait until
        Next week to avoid the hit or priced out?

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    3. Sir Michael Taker
      • 11 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      11 without a win in all comps for Palace now which considering that includes Macclesfield and some pretty bad Conference League oppo is alarming stuff. Mateta looks miles off it confidence wise, he could do with a move. Wharton head elsewhere too. Very worrying times.

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      1. Bushwhacker
        • 6 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        I’m surprised they don’t ask Glasner to leave early. They need a manager with purpose.

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        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          3 months, 29 days ago

          That's a very expensive request

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    4. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      Μy plan was to sell Bowen for Igor Jesus but Pedro is on fire.Watkins also an option.Any thoughts?

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Bowen now on pens, don't mind sticking unless you need to downgrade for funds

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      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Could keep for next 2

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      3. Sir Michael Taker
        • 11 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Forest have signed another striker who didnt feature today plus Taiwo scored so thats 3 for 1 spot.

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      4. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        cheers all

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    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      A) Pickford + Pedro
      B) Sanchez + Thiago

      I can't go Sanchez + Pedro because of the 3 Chelsea player limit and I definitely want Chalobah and Enzo.

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      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Pickford/Sanchez + Thiago

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      2. Pilgrim62
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        B imo

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    6. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      When will DGW 26 be provisionally announced?

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Later this week at the earliest

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        1. Sir Michael Taker
          • 11 Years
          3 months, 29 days ago

          Needs to come soon, the date of the game is only just over 3 weeks away if it moves (18th Feb probably)

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          1. Sir Michael Taker
            • 11 Years
            3 months, 29 days ago

            Potentially more significant that its at Wolves so any move needs to be agreeable for them in terms of notice for supporters

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        2. pundit of punts
          • 13 Years
          3 months, 29 days ago

          Ta

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      2. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Score-check! 50pts with DCL to come! Huzzah!

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    7. abaalan
      • 10 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      A) Ekitike + Wharton -> Kroupi + Bruno -4
      B) Thaigo + Foden -> Kroupi + Bruno -4 (save 1.5m)
      c) Foden -> Mbeumo

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      1. Pilgrim62
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        3

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    8. Pep Roulette
      • 8 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      Bruno with pens or Mbeumo playing OOP? Who's better value?

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Bruno

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      2. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Is he definitely still on pens after the miss at Brentford?

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        1. Traction Engine Foot
          • 8 Years
          3 months, 29 days ago

          Yes

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    9. it lies in the proles
      • 9 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      Keep Cunha?

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      1. Yes Ndidi
        • 6 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        My dilemma below. Still feels like the wrong 2nd Utd mid, but they all seem to be doing OK

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      2. Bushwhacker
        • 6 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Seems like managed minutes and he won’t hit a ball that sweet again this season.

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    10. adstomko
      • 9 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      In most cases, what would you consider a successful bench boost score for a single game week?
      I'm taking a guess at 16 points?

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Without the new defcon, 16 would be the minimum if possible.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          3 months, 29 days ago

          With*

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        2. fedolefan
          • 11 Years
          3 months, 29 days ago

          How many BBs got 16 in the first half? Having that as minimum is ridiculous.

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          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            3 months, 29 days ago

            Mine got 18 in GW5. Another 18 this week if I used it.

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            1. fedolefan
              • 11 Years
              3 months, 29 days ago

              So? There’s probably plenty of weeks where you got 5. You’re telling me 15 points on a BB is not a successful BB in a single GW? Get out of here!

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              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                3 months, 29 days ago

                13/23 have double figures when not trying. A good 2nd GK making saves is a great start. You can say 12 points minimum if you use it earlier so you can focus more on the starting 11

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                1. fedolefan
                  • 11 Years
                  3 months, 29 days ago

                  13/23 is too high to have double digits on the bench. I’m only on 6/23. Then it comes down to TV as well. I got 14 when I played it and was happy enough since I didn’t make any transfer specifically for the chip.

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          2. adstomko
            • 9 Years
            3 months, 29 days ago

            I think I got 20, then 16 this week

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            1. fedolefan
              • 11 Years
              3 months, 29 days ago

              10-12 is average/good for me. Above that is a successful BB. It’s also so dependent on when you play it, how many premiums are firing, if you made transfers specifically to play it (cost associated with extra transfers).

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          3. Albrightondknight
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            3 months, 29 days ago

            Team linked I think GW4 was my BB would not be happy with less then 15-20 this time round. You will see the week before and after were about 25 too
            Planning BB2 this week but I need a fit Palmer and assured O’Reilly minutes
            Dub O’reilly Alderete and Kroupi should be good enough.

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      2. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        1 return is a successful BB in a single GW. So minimum 12 for me.

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      3. TallestJohn
        • 9 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Having two of them has changed how I look at it a little. In previous seasons I've tried to BB in a DGW but often end up ripping up my team in preparation.

        I used my second one this week to get it out of the way. 22 on the bench (Dubravka, Enzo, Andersen, Collins) but only 35 in my starting XI. If I'd known Håland wasn't starting I might not have risked it at all. Mixed feelings.

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      4. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Anything above 0 this season lol

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    11. fedolefan
      • 11 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      Price changes for United assets are ridiculous. They rarely drop in price but always skyrocket. Got 0.1M spare for my moves for Dorgu and Fernandes, but probably have to decide by tomorrow since both will price rise and price me out.

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    12. Yes Ndidi
      • 6 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      Every week I look at my team and think it looks OK, and every week the red arrow gets bigger and bigger.

      Planned moves for 24 were O'Reilly & Cunha > Chalobah & Enzo, but should I be keeping Cunha now (can still do the moves with Gordon & VDB)? Benched the Brazilian today, like a fool

      Pickford Dubravka
      O'Reilly Gabriel Van Hecke Alderete VDBerg
      Bruno Rice Cunha Wilson Gordon
      Haaland Ekitike Thiago

      Anything you'd do with 0.6ITB?

      What is tempting me is VDB Gordon Ekitike > Chalobah Mbeumo JP for a -4 & I get the minutes risk, but I have to punt now at 500k OR
      Too much Utd?

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      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        This is a very easy WC for me.

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      2. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Team looks great, I’m in same boat, wouldn’t worry the recent weeks haven’t been high scoring so been good weeks to have a bad week.

        We will be laughing when it’s the other way and we score well in stormer weeks!

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      3. Bushwhacker
        • 6 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        It’s a game of luck so go back in a time machine to week one and never change that team. Probably will have more points.

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        1. Bennerman
          • 7 Years
          3 months, 29 days ago

          It's not a game of luck, though, is it?

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    13. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      Saka, Guimereas -> Mbuemo, Bruno?

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      1. Eric Banternaaa
        • 12 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Good moves

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    14. Eric Banternaaa
      • 12 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      Raya | Dubravka
      Hall | O’Reiley | Andersen | Shaw | Esteve
      Palmer | Rice | Rogers | Cherki | Wilson
      Haaland | Ekitike | Thiago

      2FT 2.7ITB

      Fair few people I wou

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      1. Eric Banternaaa
        • 12 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Players I want to transfer out. Who should you suggest is most urgent?

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          3 months, 29 days ago

          Routine looks most urgent.

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          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            3 months, 29 days ago

            Ekitike

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      2. R Whites
        • 10 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Arsenal defender. Bruno/mbeumo.

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    15. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      Which one?

      1) Ekitike Thiago to Pedro Brobbey, Potts to Enzo next week
      2) Ekitike Potts to Brobbey Semenyo/Enzo

      Other ideas?

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        Depends if you want Thiago. Guess you'll bench him otherwise.

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        1. Atimis
          • 9 Years
          3 months, 29 days ago

          Yeah, I’m torn, could be goo in few weeks but fixtures are really tough now

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    16. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      Worth a hit?

      BrunoG to Enzo
      DCL to Pedro

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      1. R Whites
        • 10 Years
        3 months, 29 days ago

        No hit

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    17. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      New Post

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2026/01/25/fpl-notes-thiago-blank-brentford-injuries-another-forest-clean-sheet

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    18. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      3 months, 29 days ago

      which other would dble up with arsenal gw26? is is everton?

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    19. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      3 months, 28 days ago

      Thinking of doing these moves for free and 1m itb.

      Foden & Garner to Enzo & Mbeumo

      Will give this team:

      Kelleher
      Timber Guehi Gab
      Saka Enzo* (B)runo Anderson Mbeumo*
      Haaland Thiago

      Dubs Kroupi Andersen O'Reilly

      Or something else?

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