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Principles of the Bonus Point System : Thread
In this thread I will explain the bonus point system, examine the top bonus scorers, and the concept of baseline BPS. I aim to provide insight that novice FPL managers can use in their quest for glory.
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In this thread I will explain the bonus point system, examine the top bonus scorers, and the concept of baseline BPS. I aim to provide insight that novice FPL managers can use in their quest for glory.
#FPL #FPLCommunity @FFH_HQ
The Bonus Point System awards points for specific in-game actions and these create a score which determines a player’s performance rank in any given match. The three best performing players in each game will be awarded bonus points, 3 for the best, 2 for second, and 1 for third.
How is a BPS score calculated? A range of in-game player statistics are graded against a scoring matrix. These OPTA driven statistics range from obvious to obscure aspects of player performance. For example, playing 60 or more minutes accrues six BPS points, but other actions ...
receive a heavier weighting. For example scoring a goal earns a forward 24 BPS, midfielders gets 18 BPS and a defender or goalkeeper 12 BPS. Clean sheets accrue 12 BPS for goalkeepers & defenders. Player’s that excel at the BPS system attract bonus points with greater frequency.
Factors such as a high level of passing accuracy, the ability to create big chances, and prowess in loose ball situations (i.e. recoveries, clearances, blocks, and interceptions). A player can accrue negative BPS points for obvious inefficient actions such as being sent off, ...
missing a penalty, and scoring an own goal. Furthermore, less obvious actions such as shots off target, being caught offside, and missing big chances all score negative BPS.
Bonus Point Magnets:
In the table you can see the best bonus point scorers in FPL at close of GW23..
Bonus Point Magnets:
In the table you can see the best bonus point scorers in FPL at close of GW23..
I will examine the top two bonus point scorers to gain an understanding about why their respective playing styles are suited to the BPS system.
Harry Kane (£11.0m) has scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists this season posting some ...
Harry Kane (£11.0m) has scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists this season posting some ...
huge BPS numbers in FPL. A change in role has sparked an upturn in creativity that has seen him become a bonus magnet. Kane ranks top amongst forwards this season for key passes (31) and big chances created (12), both fundamental BPS actions. Furthermore, Kane ...
ranks top amongst forwards for the accumulation of CBI (42). Whilst Kane ranks top amongst forwards for shots off target (31) he has missed just six big chances. His creativity, goal scoring & efficiency are reasons why Kane has recorded the most Premier League bonus points.
Bruno Fernandes (£11.5m) has become essential since arriving to the Fantasy Premier League. This term the Manchester United midfielder has amassed 13 goals and 11 assists to date. On underlying season data no player in the Premier League has created more big chances (16) than ...
the Portuguese international. Fernandes ranks 2nd for key passes (68) amongst all players and 6th for successful crosses (30) amongst midfielders. Since arriving to the league no player has amassed more bonus points (43). His goals & assists make him a magnet for top bonus.
The Concept of Baseline BPS:
The concept of baseline BPS (bBPS) distils down a players BPS score to remove regular point scoring actions for each game. What remains is an accumulation of intricate statistical measures such as; passing accuracy, recoveries, CBI, chance ...
The concept of baseline BPS (bBPS) distils down a players BPS score to remove regular point scoring actions for each game. What remains is an accumulation of intricate statistical measures such as; passing accuracy, recoveries, CBI, chance ...
creation, successful crosses & dribbling. Understanding baseline BPS can give FPL managers an insight into why some players are superior bonus point scorers.
However, analysing players based on bBPS alone requires context. For example many goalkeepers & defenders identify ..
However, analysing players based on bBPS alone requires context. For example many goalkeepers & defenders identify ..
as having a good baseline but require clean sheets to haul. The metric is also keen on defensive midfielders however players in that position don’t normally produce attacking returns.
As save points are not removed goalkeepers score very highly for baseline bonus. FPL ...
As save points are not removed goalkeepers score very highly for baseline bonus. FPL ...
managers could identify a goalkeeper who scores well for the metric but perhaps a new manager appointment tightens up the defence. Sam Johnstone (£4.5m) could produce double digit hauls if Sam Allardyce turned West Bromwich Albion’s defence into peak AC Milan.
Antonio Rüdiger (£4.6m) has been restored to a tightened Chelsea defence following the appointment of Thomas Tuchel. He ranks 5th amongst defenders playing more than 400 minutes for baseline BPS since GW16 and budget price make him an excellent option for the coming DGWs.
Defensive midfield players score well in terms of baseline, due to their pass completion & loose ball involvement, but rarely earn bonus due a lack of attacking returns. However, the baseline bps theory can be useful when applied to an out of position (OOP) player.
Ilkay Gündogan (£6.0m) ranks fifth amongst FPL midfielders for baseline bonus (15.18 bBPS per appearance) however a change in his role for Manchester City gave him creative licence to join the attack. Since GW13 Gündogan ranks first amongst midfielders per start for xG (0.54).
An upsurge in attacking output married with an excellent baseline has seen Gündogan accrue a monstrous 17 bonus points over the period.
Many of the forwards in Fantasy Premier League score poorly against the metric. This is largely due to lack of involvement in their team’s build up play and on the defensive side of the ball. Therefore, forwards are dependent on the BPS from scoring a goal. However, baseline ...
bonus should still be a considered to identify forwards that consistently deliver bonus. Harry Kane is an example of a high baseline forward and that accrues bonus points with frequency.
Danny Ings (£8.4m) notched more bonus points (40) than any other player last season.
Danny Ings (£8.4m) notched more bonus points (40) than any other player last season.
While the Southampton FC forward did not display much creativity he was assassin like when converting big chances missing only 8. This term Ings ranks third amongst forwards this season for baseline bonus per appearance (6.18 bBPS) and is one to watch for the coming DGWs.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, understanding BPS can be a powerful tool for FPL managers. It is vital when carrying out due diligence before each transfer to consider how likely a player is to be a bonus magnet. Players that contribute both goals & assists are the ultimate ...
In conclusion, understanding BPS can be a powerful tool for FPL managers. It is vital when carrying out due diligence before each transfer to consider how likely a player is to be a bonus magnet. Players that contribute both goals & assists are the ultimate ...
point magnets. The style of certain players fits the BPS system better than others. Identifying high bBPS players and understanding the correlation between bBPS & stats is fundamental in selecting high PPG players. These fine details could help achieve that top10k or win your ML.
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