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 defensive contributions, introduced in 2025/26 and unchanged for 2026/27 — 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 rule that most changed player valuations 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.
Fantasy Premier League Bonus Points System (BPS) Explained
Bonus is the one part of a Fantasy Premier League score that cannot be derived from the visible stat line, which is why this calculator asks you to enter it rather than guessing it. After every match the three highest BPS scores in that fixture receive 3, 2 and 1 bonus points; ties share the higher award, so two players level on top BPS both take 3 and the next takes 1. BPS itself runs on a separate scale that rewards dozens of actions — goals and assists by position, saves, successful tackles and dribbles, and negative entries for errors leading to a goal, missed big chances and cards. Live provisional bonus is published in-play on the official Fantasy Premier League site and only confirmed once the match data is finalised, usually within a few hours of full time. Predicting a haul? Enter 0 bonus for a safe floor, then re-run with 3 to see the ceiling. Updated 2026-09-09.
Captain and Triple Captain Points
The armband selector multiplies the entire score, not just the attacking returns. A captain doubles the final total and the Triple Captain chip trebles it, and the multiplier applies to a negative score too — a captained player who is sent off and finishes on -2 costs you -4, and -6 under Triple Captain. That is the asymmetry worth checking before a differential armband: the upside on a 13-point haul is +13, but the downside on a red card is the same multiplier working against you. Set the armband last, after the stats are entered, and the breakdown line shows exactly how many of the points came from the multiplier.
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.
Is a Transfer Hit Worth It? Points Maths for -4
Every extra transfer in a gameweek costs 4 points, so a hit only pays off if the player coming in beats the player going out by more than 4 over the horizon you are planning for — not just this week. Score both players in the calculator above using the returns you actually expect (goals, assists, clean sheet, bonus, defensive contributions), then subtract 4 from the incoming player's total. If he is still ahead, the hit is profitable; if the gap is 3 points or less, rolling the transfer is usually the better play because a free transfer next week is worth more than a marginal upgrade now. The same arithmetic decides a double hit: -8 needs two clear wins, not one. Chips change the comparison — a Wildcard makes transfers free, so the -4 test does not apply. Official scoring and transfer rules are on the Fantasy Premier League rules page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is taking a -4 hit in FPL worth it?
Only if the incoming player is expected to outscore the outgoing one by more than 4 points across the weeks you plan to hold him. Score both players in the calculator, subtract 4 from the incoming total, and compare. If the gap is 3 points or less, rolling the free transfer is normally the stronger move.
Do transfer hits apply when I play my Wildcard?
No. A Wildcard makes all transfers in that gameweek free, so the -4 per extra transfer does not apply and the comparison above is just a straight score-versus-score check with no deduction.
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 2025/26 and carried into the 2026/27 season unchanged. 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. Ties share the higher award, so two players level on top BPS both take 3 and the next takes 1. Provisional bonus appears in-play on the official FPL site and is confirmed once the match data is finalised. Enter the bonus your player received to include it in the total.
How do I calculate captain points in FPL?
Set the Armband dropdown to Captain and the calculator doubles the entire score; Triple Captain trebles it. The multiplier applies to negatives too, so a captained player who finishes on -2 costs you -4, and -6 under Triple Captain. The breakdown line shows how many of the final points came from the armband.
How many points does a player get for minutes played?
One point for any appearance up to 59 minutes, and two points at 60 minutes or more. A player who comes off the bench for a single minute still banks the appearance point, which is why cheap bench fodder that actually plays is worth more than a non-playing backup.
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.