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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
    1 day, 25 mins ago

    Saka for

    A) Bruno F
    B) Mbeuno

    Thanks in advance !

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 24 mins ago

      A

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 22 mins ago

      It's not a close decision...

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    3. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      1 day, 21 mins ago

      A

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    4. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 21 mins ago

      Still Bruno for now

      Mbeumo could be a nice double-up

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    5. it lies in the proles
      • 9 Years
      1 day, 12 mins ago

      B

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  2. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    1 day, 22 mins 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
      1 day, 22 mins ago

      I quite like c

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    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 20 mins ago

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

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      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        1 day, 1 min ago

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

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        1. JohnnyB10
            22 hours, 50 mins ago

            This, just a rotation risk.

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      2. JohnnyB10
          22 hours, 51 mins 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
        1 day, 22 mins ago

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

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        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          1 day, 19 mins ago

          Wait one more GW and decide with 2 FTs

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          1. waltzingmatildas
            • 15 Years
            1 day, 17 mins ago

            Yeah, probably sensible.
            Thanks

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      4. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 day, 22 mins 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
          1 day, 20 mins ago

          Nah

          Arsenal at home will be too much

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          1. MJF
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            1 day ago

            Looked pretty poor today.

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            1. Bushwhacker
              • 6 Years
              22 hours, 47 mins ago

              They lost to a total blunder and two Worldies.

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      5. Tinmen
        • 12 Years
        1 day, 19 mins 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
          1 day, 1 min ago

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

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      6. Sir Michael Taker
        • 11 Years
        1 day, 18 mins 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
          22 hours, 46 mins 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
            22 hours, 45 mins ago

            That's a very expensive request

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      7. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        1 day, 18 mins 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
          1 day, 16 mins 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
          1 day, 15 mins ago

          Could keep for next 2

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        3. Sir Michael Taker
          • 11 Years
          1 day, 15 mins 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
          1 day, 10 mins ago

          cheers all

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      8. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        1 day, 17 mins 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
          1 day, 14 mins ago

          Pickford/Sanchez + Thiago

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        2. Pilgrim62
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          1 day, 12 mins ago

          B imo

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      9. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        1 day, 16 mins ago

        When will DGW 26 be provisionally announced?

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          1 day, 15 mins ago

          Later this week at the earliest

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          1. Sir Michael Taker
            • 11 Years
            1 day, 12 mins 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
              1 day, 9 mins 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
            1 day, 3 mins ago

            Ta

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        2. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          1 day, 6 mins ago

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

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      10. abaalan
        • 9 Years
        1 day, 15 mins 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
          1 day, 13 mins ago

          3

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      11. Pep Roulette
        • 8 Years
        1 day, 10 mins 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
          1 day, 9 mins ago

          Bruno

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        2. Scapegoat Salah
          • 9 Years
          23 hours, 4 mins ago

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

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          1. Traction Engine Foot
            • 7 Years
            22 hours, 58 mins ago

            Yes

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      12. it lies in the proles
        • 9 Years
        1 day, 9 mins ago

        Keep Cunha?

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        1. Yes Ndidi
          • 6 Years
          1 day, 1 min 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
          22 hours, 44 mins ago

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

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      13. adstomko
        • 9 Years
        1 day, 8 mins 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
          1 day, 5 mins 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
            1 day, 5 mins ago

            With*

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          2. fedolefan
            • 11 Years
            1 day, 4 mins 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
              1 day ago

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

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              1. fedolefan
                • 11 Years
                23 hours, 51 mins 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
                  23 hours, 45 mins 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
                    23 hours, 36 mins 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
              23 hours, 56 mins ago

              I think I got 20, then 16 this week

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              1. fedolefan
                • 11 Years
                23 hours, 43 mins 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
              22 hours, 28 mins 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
          1 day, 1 min ago

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

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        3. TallestJohn
          • 8 Years
          23 hours, 31 mins 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
          23 hours, 3 mins ago

          Anything above 0 this season lol

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      14. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        1 day, 5 mins 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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      15. Yes Ndidi
        • 6 Years
        1 day, 4 mins 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
          1 day, 3 mins ago

          This is a very easy WC for me.

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        2. Scapegoat Salah
          • 9 Years
          23 hours 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
          22 hours, 42 mins 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
            22 hours, 36 mins ago

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

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      16. Stimps
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 day, 4 mins ago

        Saka, Guimereas -> Mbuemo, Bruno?

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        1. Eric Banternaaa
          • 12 Years
          1 day, 2 mins ago

          Good moves

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      17. Eric Banternaaa
        • 12 Years
        1 day, 3 mins 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
          1 day, 3 mins 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
            23 hours, 58 mins ago

            Routine looks most urgent.

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            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              23 hours, 58 mins ago

              Ekitike

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        2. R Whites
          • 10 Years
          23 hours, 52 mins ago

          Arsenal defender. Bruno/mbeumo.

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      18. Atimis
        • 9 Years
        1 day 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
          23 hours, 53 mins ago

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

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          1. Atimis
            • 9 Years
            23 hours, 42 mins ago

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

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      19. Feanor
        • 16 Years
        23 hours, 57 mins ago

        Worth a hit?

        BrunoG to Enzo
        DCL to Pedro

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        1. R Whites
          • 10 Years
          23 hours, 52 mins ago

          No hit

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      20. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        23 hours, 42 mins 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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      21. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        23 hours, 38 mins ago

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

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      22. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        21 hours, 32 mins 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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