Luck vs skill in FPL: what the data says
FPL rewards skill over time, but luck still shapes captaincy, bonus points, and top-rank finishes.
FPL recency bias: why managers chase last week’s points
Recency bias tempts FPL managers to chase hauls and sell blankers, but better decisions come from fixtures and xG-led process.
FPL ownership psychology: when to fade the template
Fading a template premium can unlock rank, but only when fixtures, projections, and captaincy risk all support the move.
Form vs xG: what really predicts FPL captaincy returns
Recent points show what happened, but xG and xA better predict which FPL captaincy picks are likely to return next.
FPL free transfers and rollovers explained
Learn how FPL free transfers work, how rollovers build up to 5, and what happens when you use chips like Wildcard and Free Hit.
FPL -4 hit penalty: when transfers cost points
A guide to FPL -4 hits, including break-even math, Double Gameweeks, and when paying for transfers makes sense.
FPL chip rules and limits: when can you use each?
A complete guide to FPL chip rules, limits, half-season deadlines, blank gameweeks and key edge cases.
FPL minutes-played points: 60-minute and full-game rules
In FPL, 1 to 59 minutes earns 1 point, 60-plus earns 2, and the 60-minute mark also matters for clean sheets.
FPL goal points by position: GKP, DEF, MID, FWD
FPL goal points vary by position, with midfielders often offering the best mix of goals, bonus, and clean sheet value.
FPL penalty save bonus: how it works
A saved penalty is worth 5 FPL points for goalkeepers, making it one of the biggest single-event swings in the game.