FPL Points Predictor & Calculator 2026/27
Work out exactly how many Fantasy Premier League points a player scored — or predict what they will score. Pick a position, enter their match stats — goals, assists, clean sheet, cards, saves, bonus and defensive contributions — and get the precise FPL score using the official 2026/27 scoring rules.
How FPL Points Are Calculated
Fantasy Premier League awards points for what a player does in a real match. This calculator applies the official 2026/27 FPL scoring rules — including the brand-new defensive contributions introduced this season — so you can check exactly what any player scored, or work out how many points a transfer target is likely to bank. Pick the player's position first, because goals, clean sheets and defensive contributions are all scored differently by position.
The 2026/27 FPL Scoring Table
- Playing time: 1 point for up to 60 minutes, 2 points for 60 minutes or more.
- Goals: Goalkeeper 6, Defender 6, Midfielder 5, Forward 4.
- Assists: 3 points each, any position.
- Clean sheets (60+ minutes): Goalkeeper 4, Defender 4, Midfielder 1, Forward 0.
- Saves: 1 point for every 3 shots saved (goalkeepers).
- Penalty save: 5 points. Penalty miss: -2 points.
- Goals conceded: -1 point for every 2 conceded (goalkeepers and defenders).
- Cards: Yellow -1, Red -3 (a red also stops further positive minute points).
- Own goal: -2 points.
- Bonus: 1 to 3 points to the best performers in each match, decided by the Bonus Points System.
New for 2026/27: Defensive Contributions
The biggest change this season rewards defensive work. A defender who racks up a combined 10 or more clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles (CBIT) in a single match scores 2 points. Midfielders and forwards also count ball recoveries, and need 12 or more defensive contributions (CBIRT) to earn the same 2 points. The reward is capped at 2 points per match — even 20 tackles still only scores 2 (though it can boost bonus points). This calculator applies the correct threshold automatically based on the position you pick.
FPL Predictor or Points Calculator — Same Tool, Two Uses
Managers use it two ways. As a calculator, double-check a returning captain's actual haul or settle a mini-league debate after the final whistle. As a predictor, enter a player's projected stats before kickoff — expected minutes, likely goals and assists, clean-sheet odds — to see what they should score, useful for deciding a transfer or captaincy call before the deadline. Because the new defensive-contribution rule changes the value of certain players dramatically, running the numbers either way helps you spot the unglamorous points-magnets the market undervalues. Pair this with our Premier League table predictor to plan your season, and the football salary calculator to see what your FPL picks earn in real life.
Scoring based on the official Fantasy Premier League 2026/27 rules, including the defensive contributions update. Verify live scores and bonus on the official FPL site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this as an FPL points predictor?
Yes. Enter a player's projected stats instead of their already-played stats — expected minutes, likely goals and assists, whether you expect a clean sheet — and the tool works exactly the same way, applying the official scoring rules to predict their FPL score before the match kicks off.
How does the FPL points calculator work?
Pick the player’s position, then enter their match stats — goals, assists, clean sheet, minutes, saves, cards, bonus and defensive contributions. The tool applies the official 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League scoring rules and shows the total points plus a full breakdown of where each point came from.
How many points is a goal worth in FPL?
It depends on position: a goal is worth 6 points for a goalkeeper or defender, 5 points for a midfielder, and 4 points for a forward. Assists are worth 3 points for every position.
What are defensive contributions in FPL 2026/27?
Introduced in 2026/27 and unchanged for 2026/27. A defender who makes 10 or more combined tackles, interceptions, clearances and blocks (CBIT) in a match scores 2 points. Midfielders and forwards also count ball recoveries and need 12 or more (CBIRT) for the same 2 points. It is capped at 2 points per match.
How many points is a clean sheet worth?
A clean sheet is worth 4 points for a goalkeeper or defender and 1 point for a midfielder, provided the player was on the pitch for at least 60 minutes. Forwards get no clean sheet points.
How do goalkeeper saves score in FPL?
Goalkeepers earn 1 point for every 3 shots they save in a match. A saved penalty is worth an additional 5 points. Goalkeepers and defenders also lose 1 point for every 2 goals their team concedes.
What is the Bonus Points System?
After each match, the three best-performing players earn 3, 2 and 1 bonus points based on the Bonus Points System (BPS), which scores dozens of in-game actions. Enter the bonus your player received to include it in the total.
Is this calculator accurate for the 2026/27 season?
Yes. It uses the official 2026/27 FPL scoring rules, including defensive contributions and the Bonus Points System. Always confirm live bonus and final stats on the official Fantasy Premier League site.