FPL Dugout Guide
Fantasy Football Scoring Systems
Scoring rules drive every recommendation. A player who is elite in classic FPL can be average in a custom league that weights defensive contributions or removes bonus points.
Core Scoring Categories
- Goals and assists — almost universal, weighted by position.
- Clean sheets and goals conceded — defensive scoring backbone.
- Bonus points and bonus point system metrics.
- Defensive actions: tackles, interceptions, recoveries.
- Cards, penalty saves, own goals — negative scoring.
Why Custom Scoring Changes Recommendations
FPL Dugout lets you override key scoring rules so recommendations reflect your actual league. A defender weighted heavily on tackles becomes more valuable than a clean-sheet specialist in some custom systems.
Customise scoring rules
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Frequently asked questions
Does FPL Dugout support custom scoring?
Yes. You can override goals, assists, clean sheets, cards, saves, captaincy and defensive actions.