⚽ Football Fantasy Scoring System

Understand how your fantasy players earn points based on their real-world performance. Master the scoring system to build winning lineups.

Scoring Table - All Positions

Action	Points	Notes
Appearance	+2	For playing any minutes
Playing 60+ Minutes	+2	Bonus for substantial playing time
Goal Scored (Forward)	+6	Strikers and forwards
Goal Scored (Midfielder)	+7	Midfielders
Goal Scored (Defender)	+8	Defenders and fullbacks
Goal Scored (Goalkeeper)	+10	Extremely rare - maximum points
Assist	+4	Final pass leading to goal
Clean Sheet (Goalkeeper)	+6	No goals conceded while playing 60+ min
Clean Sheet (Defender)	+6	No goals conceded while playing 60+ min
Clean Sheet (Midfielder)	+2	Partial credit for defensive contribution
Save (Goalkeeper)	+1	Per save made (max 12 points)
Penalty Save	+8	Stopping a penalty kick
Penalty Miss	-3	Missing or having saved
Yellow Card	-1	Caution
Red Card	-3	Ejection from match
Own Goal	-3	Scoring on your own team
Goals Conceded (GK/DEF)	-1	Per 2 goals conceded
Captain Bonus	×2	Double all points for your captain

Strategy Guide: Maximizing Your Points

🎯 Choose Your Captain Wisely

Your captain's score is doubled. Select players with high scoring potential in favorable matchups. Consider form, opponent strength, and home advantage.

🛡️ Value Defenders with Attack

Defenders who take set pieces or push forward earn more points. Look for fullbacks who assist and center-backs who score headers on corners.

⚡ Target High-Scoring Matches

Games with weak defenses produce more goals and assists. Research team defensive stats to identify high-scoring opportunities.

🥅 Don't Overlook Goalkeepers

Goalkeepers from strong defensive teams earn points through saves and clean sheets. They're consistent scorers with lower risk.

📊 Monitor Player Form

Recent performance matters. Players on scoring streaks or assist runs are more likely to continue producing fantasy points.

🏠 Home Advantage Matters

Home teams score more goals on average. Prioritize players in home matches, especially forwards and attacking midfielders.

Lineup Building Tips

Balance Your Formation: Mix attacking players with defensive stability. A balanced lineup performs consistently across different match scenarios.

Stay Within Budget: Use your salary cap wisely. Don't overspend on one position. Allocate budget based on scoring potential and consistency.

Research Matchups: Check opponent defensive stats, injury reports, and head-to-head history. Knowledge gives you a competitive edge.

Differential Picks: Include 1-2 less popular players who could deliver big performances. This helps you climb the leaderboard in close contests.

Monitor Team News: Lineups are announced 60-90 minutes before kickoff. Confirm your players are starting to avoid zero points from bench players.

Advanced Scoring Insights

Understanding point distribution helps optimize your lineup strategy:

Forwards average 6-12 points in good matchups through goals and assists
Midfielders offer versatility earning points from goals, assists, and defensive contributions
Defenders provide consistency with clean sheets and occasional attacking returns
Goalkeepers deliver steady points from saves and clean sheets with low variance
Captain selection can swing 10-20 points making it the most critical decision

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