How the new Bonus Points System has affected FPL scores so far

The changes to the Bonus Points System (BPS) in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) were something we previously discussed ahead of the season.

Now, with the international break upon us and three Gameweeks’ worth of data to assess, we can see who the early winners and losers are.

HOW DOES THE BONUS POINTS SYSTEM WORK?

The BPS utilises a range of statistics supplied by Opta, who capture actions on the pitch to create a performance score for every player.

These actions range from scoring a goal, assisting and keeping a clean sheet to successful dribbles, recoveries and pass completion.

You can read more about these actions here.

The players with the top three BPS scores in a given match receive FPL bonus points – three points to the highest-scoring player, two to the second and one to the third.

WHAT ARE THE BONUS POINTS SYSTEM CHANGES IN 2024/25?

The adjustments to the BPS for 2024/25 are as follows:

Action	BPS score in 2023/24	BPS score in 2024/25
Goalkeeper saving a penalty	15	9
Goalkeepers/defenders conceding a goal	N/A	-4
Goalline clearance	N/A	3
Foul won	N/A	1
Shot on target	N/A	2

BONUS POINTS IN GAMEWEEKS 1-3: 2023/24 v 2024/25

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Malinwa

4 months, 14 days ago

Best 4.5 replacement for Hall:
A) Digne
B) Colwill
C) Burn

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TheBiffas
4 months, 14 days ago
Dunk
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Nomar
4 months, 14 days ago
B
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Gandalf

Robertson likely to keep starting, or is he a rotation risk? Tempted to double up with TAA

Nomar
4 months, 14 days ago
£13m on 2 defenders is a waste of funds imo.

Once Liv start conceding, which they will, you’ll start regretting it, imo.
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Sting
4 months, 14 days ago
I wouldn’t double up and after watching the game yesterday, TAA is worth the 1m over Robertson.
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Sandy Ravage
4 months, 14 days ago
I'd double up on both Liverpool & Arsenal defense.
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Honker Muddlefoot
4 months, 14 days ago
Might be more likely to be rested the odd game than, say, a Mo, Alisson, or VVD, but barring an injury, Robbo will start the vast majority of games. He could be a great pick. Been getting forward and involved in attacks, taking the free kicks from the right, plus clean sheets seem more likely this season than the last couple. I’d be very tempted to go there if I wasn’t already trebled up on Liverpool.
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Eze Come, Eze Go

Hi all! Had a strong result but maybe a tweak?

Henderson
Saliba - Mazraoui - Robinson
Madueke - Smith Rowe - Salah - Saka
Haaland (C) - Havertz - Wood

Subs: Fabianski - Winks - Harwood-Bellis - Mosquera

Options with £0.6 in the bank.
A - Wood to Pedro
B - Roll
C - Other ideas?

Ser Davos

to think next summer we possibly won't be trying to squeeze Salah into our sides

Nomar
4 months, 14 days ago
True, but this is now and we all need Salah, so it is what it is….
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Atimis

More and more tempted by WC. Even if I get Salah and JP for free within 2GWs, means I have to play ESR and Rogers (which can be far from ideal). I’m also not sure about Jota output going forward. Thoughts?

Kiwivillan
4 months, 14 days ago
I need WC to reset team in GW6
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1. Atimis
  4 months, 14 days ago
  But really what more it brings? Just losing some price movements until then
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  1. Nomar
    4 months, 14 days ago
    This is my thinking too.
    
    I have 3 FT so I can get Salah and JP without spending WC, but can fix other holes too if I WC now (Barco and Mykolenko).
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  2. Kiwivillan
    4 months, 14 days ago
    Price movements only good if I want to keep player now unless double rise I don't want. I've already done my -4 before price change
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Stranger Mings

A) eze & mitoma or b) diaz & minteh? Cheers

beetlejuice

Is it stupid to sell Porro for TAA?

sortitoutman
4 months, 14 days ago
no its not
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Stranger Mings
4 months, 14 days ago
Do it
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Sandy Ravage
4 months, 14 days ago
No, Spurs' defense isn't good enough for regular CS, and he's not getting G/A regularly enough
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1. Nomar
  4 months, 14 days ago
  He has more assists than Trent this season so far, though.
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Aye

Would you do...

Saka, Hudson odoi, Muniz-> Salah, J.pedro, Onana

-4 ?

Kiwivillan
4 months, 14 days ago
Just Saka and Muniz to Salah and Pedro. Other one is pointless
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Triple P
4 months, 14 days ago
Weeeee
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Shark Team

Which one scores more next 2 gws:
A) N.Williams Salah Pedro
B) Robbo Jota Isak

Kiwivillan
4 months, 14 days ago
A
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Stranger Mings
4 months, 14 days ago
A
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Honker Muddlefoot
4 months, 14 days ago
It’s A for me. Pedro has two fantastic home fixtures, and Mo is head and shoulders the best Liverpool asset for me. Goals, assists, on pens, always starts the season red hot. Don’t think his output can be matched with just one other Liverpool attacker.
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g40steve
4 months, 10 days ago
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Total Foot 5

Better starting duo pls?

1. Robinson. Rogers.
2. Robinson. Onana
3. Pedro. Rotate btn one of Greaves.Keane. Bednarek

Better starting duo to hav pls?

1. Robinson. Rogers.
2. Robinson. Onana
3. Pedro. Greaves /or Keane

abaalan

4 months, 13 days ago

On topic.... Don't get why they are favouring the already highest scoring players in the game over defenders and goalkeepers with the bps.