How many defensive contributions do you need for points in FPL?

A defender needs 10 clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles in a match for 2 points; a midfielder or forward needs 12, with recoveries counted too. It is 2 points once, however far past the threshold he goes.

What is a defensive contribution in FPL?

Two points, once a match, for reaching a threshold of defensive actions: 10 clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles for a defender; 12 of those plus ball recoveries for a midfielder or forward. Going further over the threshold earns nothing more.

Who is most likely to earn defensive contribution points in GW11?

The table above ranks every outfield player by his chance this gameweek, from his season rate and how likely he is to play an hour. The leading defenders and midfielders are in the cards at the top.

Are defensive contribution points worth chasing?

For a cheap defender or midfielder who reaches the threshold most weeks, yes: 2 points in three matches out of five is about as much as a clean sheet brings a mid-table defender. For attackers the rate is low; buy them for goals and treat the defensive points as a bonus.

Defensive contributions

FPL defensive contributions, GW11

Who earns the 2 defensive-contribution points: every player's chance this gameweek, his season record against the threshold, and the count per start.

How to use this →

This week: 0 players are 50% or better to earn the 2 defensive-contribution points in GW11, led by Muharemović (48%, 7 of 10 starts), Richards (46%, 7 of 10 starts) and Pinnock (44%, 6 of 8 starts). The most owned player you should not count on for them: Haaland (78.9% owned, 0%). As of Tue 10 Nov, 14:47 UK.

Early prices, these will move with injuries and team news. Best checked on Friday evening, after the press conferences.

Best defender48%MuharemovićLEE · £5.1m · 7 of 10 starts over the threshold · v CHE (A)

Best midfielder38%PalaciosIPS · £5.0m · 6 of 7 starts over the threshold · v TOT (A)

Better than even0playersat 50% or more to earn the 2 points this gameweek

Gameweek 11 defensive contributions rundown

Who earns them most often?

Mainoo has reached the line in 6 of 6 starts this season, averaging 14.5 defensive actions a match against a threshold of 12, with a best of 17. Next come Palacios (6 of 7 starts, 14.4 a match) and Disasi (4 of 5 starts, 12.6 a match).

Who is likeliest this week?

Muharemović is the likeliest in Gameweek 11 at 48%, CHE away: 7 of 10 starts this season and 93% to start. Then Richards at 46% and Pinnock at 44%.