What's New in the 2025/26 FPL Bonus Points System? Fantasy Football Community

The FPL Bonus Points System (BPS) plays a major role in Fantasy Premier League, often separating green arrows from red. It ranks players based on in-game performance stats provided by Opta, rewarding the top three performers in each match with three, two, or one bonus point.

Tiebreakers remain the same – tied players share points depending on their BPS rank.

Now let’s dive into what’s changed:

Bonus Point Tie Rules

When players finish a match with the same BPS score, the bonus points are shared as follows:

Tie for first place: Both players receive three bonus points each, and the next eligible player gets one point.
Tie for second place: The highest-ranked player earns three points, while the two tied players each get two points.
Tie for third place: The top two players receive three and two points as usual, and the remaining players tied for third each receive one bonus point.

These tie-break rules ensure fair distribution of bonus points, especially in tightly contested matches.

Goalkeeper Saves: Shot Location Now Matters

Previously, all saves gave +2 BPS, regardless of difficulty.
Now:
- +3 BPS for saving a shot from inside the box
- +2 BPS for a shot from outside the box
Penalty saves drop slightly from +9 to +8 BPS, but paired with the in-box save bonus, still yield a hefty +11 BPS total.

Goal line Clearances Get a Huge Boost

Massive jump from +3 BPS to +9 BPS
Reflects the critical impact these moments can have on a match

Along with the FPL Bonus Points, you can also check out the rest of the changes to FPL in our full guide.

Penalty Goals Treated Separately

New BPS rule gives all players +12 BPS for scoring a penalty
In past seasons:
- Forwards got +24 BPS
- Midfielders +18 BPS
- Defenders +12 BPS
Non-penalty goals still use the old scale – no change there

Tackles Simplified (and Buffed)

Old rule: 2 BPS per “Net Successful Tackle” (Tackles Won – Tackles Lost)
New rule: 2 BPS for each “Tackle Won”, regardless of how many are lost
Easier for defensive-minded players to consistently earn bonus points

These FPL Bonus Points System Changes for 2025/26 should give more weight to crucial on-pitch moments and make bonus point awards fairer and more predictable. Time to reassess who really brings value to your FPL squad this season.