How to play Fantasy Premier League in India?
Fantasy Premier League is an online game where fans build virtual teams from Premier League players, earning points based on real match performances. Here is a guide on how to play FPL in India
Last Updated: 07.34 PM, Aug 15, 2025
Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is a popular online fantasy game where football fans create their own virtual teams composed of real players from the English Premier League, earning points based on the players' performances in actual matches. Here is a detailed guide on how to play Fantasy Premier League effectively.
Register and assemble your squad
To get started, you first need to register and assemble your squad. You have a budget of £100 million to pick 15 players, including 2 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 5 midfielders, and 3 forwards. Note, you can select no more than three players from any single Premier League club.
It’s important to balance your squad by choosing a mix of star players and budget-friendly options to build a competitive team.
Choosing players
When selecting players, take into account their recent form, upcoming fixtures, and their role within their clubs, such as whether they are regular starters or set-piece specialists.
Certain positions, like attacking midfielders or forwards, tend to contribute more points, so choosing wisely here is key.
Avoid players who have injury concerns or are prone to rotation, as this can affect your team’s performance. Including popular and consistent performers like Mohamed Salah or Erling Haaland can also be beneficial, particularly as captains, since captaincy doubles the points earned.
Budget and squad structure
Managing your budget effectively is crucial. Prioritize investing in your starting eleven, as they contribute the bulk of the points. Your bench players can be low-cost options who provide cover in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Many savvy managers rotate their cheap defenders and goalkeepers depending on the difficulty of fixtures, maximizing points over time.
A common approach is to strengthen your midfield and forward line since these players tend to accumulate higher scores.
Scoring points
Points are awarded for a variety of contributions, including goals, assists, clean sheets, saves, and defensive actions like tackles and interceptions.
Conversely, negative points are given for offenses such as yellow or red cards, own goals, or missed penalties.
Choosing the right captain each gameweek is especially important because they earn double points, which can significantly impact your overall standings.
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| For playing up to 60 minutes | 1 |
| For playing 60 minutes or more (excluding stoppage time) | 2 |
| For each goal scored by a goalkeeper | 10 |
| For each goal scored by a defender | 6 |
| For each goal scored by a midfielder | 5 |
| For each goal scored by a forward | 4 |
| For each assist for a goal | 3 |
| For a clean sheet by a goalkeeper or defender | 4 |
| For a clean sheet by a midfielder | 1 |
| For every 3 shots saved by a goalkeeper | 1 |
| For each penalty save | 5 |
| For 10 defensive contributions by a defender | 2 |
| For 12 defensive contributions by a midfielder | 2 |
| For 12 defensive contributions by a forward | 2 |
| For each penalty miss | -2 |
| Bonus points for the best players in a match | 1-3 |
| For every 2 goals conceded by a goalkeeper or defender | -1 |
| For each yellow card | -1 |
| For each red card | -3 |
| For each own goal | -2 |
Managing your team
Throughout the season, you will be allowed one free transfer each gameweek to adjust your squad.
Additional transfers will cost you points, so make them judiciously to improve your lineup based on players’ form and fixture changes.
Additionally, you have access to special chips such as the Wildcard (which allows unlimited transfers for a week), Bench Boost (which scores points from your bench players), Triple Captain (which triples your captain’s points), and Free Hit (which provides unlimited transfers for a single gameweek).
Using these chips strategically can give you a competitive edge.
Bonus points
The three best-performing players in each match will be rewarded with bonus points. Three points will be awarded to the highest-scoring player, two to the second-best, and one to the third.
Examples of how bonus point ties will be resolved are as follows: