Veterans of the game will be fully aware of the different tokens, but beginners and beginners might scratch their heads in astonishment To get the most out of the chips, you often have to use them during empty and double weeks of play, when Premier League teams play twice or don`t play at all due to match postponements. While the joker can be used twice per season, the other three tokens can only be used once and you can only use one token per week of play. The bench boost is also probably the weakest of the four chips, as it only adds the points of the four weakest players on your team to your score. And the best thing about these bonus chips is that they reward your risk. It`s extremely satisfying when you play one and he wins. So let`s go over what they all do. That`s exactly what Bonusjes are. These four little “cheaters” – Bench Boost, Triple Captain, Wildcard and Free Hit – allow you to hit an ace card on the table to maximize your points. This is one of the most frequently asked questions by beginners in the first few weeks. Since the team`s selection rules clearly state that there must always be three defenders in the starting eleven, the first substitution is ignored and the second substitute, a defender, is automatically overwhelmed instead.

Bullets are tools available to FPL managers and can be used throughout the season. These are boosts that help FPL managers score more points or reshuffle their team and position themselves in a better ranking. There are four tokens in the game: Free Hit, Triple Captain, Bench Boost and Wildcard. FPL managers will receive only a bench boost, a triple captain and a free kick throughout the season. There are two wildcards: one in the first half of the season and one in the second half of the season. It should be noted that the FPL awarded FPL managers an extra free kick due to several game postponements last season, but this is usually not the case. Multiple tokens cannot be used in the same week of play. The Free Hit token played during a week of Double Gameweek allows you to load players who can play twice a week and score fantasy points. And usually, there are juicy fixtures with lots of good tips for your unique fantastic team. The effect of a well-chosen team where everyone plays twice can be huge, especially if you include a lot of players with low ownership.

This can really propel you up the leaderboard, provided those low-possession players deliver on their promises. Many managers prefer to use their Triple Captain and Bench Boost tokens during Double Gameweek weeks for potentially higher point returns. If you forgot, you cannot use more than 1 token in a game week. Deciding which chip to use is more situational and depends on your list, ranking, availability of other tokens, and Double Gameweek games. Deciding when to use the four tokens can determine the success or failure of your season Wildcard is the strongest of the four tokens and you can play it twice: once in the first half of the campaign and once in the second half. In the Fantasy Premier League, using the right chips at the right time can mean the difference between a good and a bad season. There are four tokens – Wildcard, Free Hit, Bench Boost and Triple Captain – that can be used to increase your score each week of play. Note: Don`t go over budget when selecting defenders. Most FPL beginners start by choosing defenders first and go too far and compensate by choosing more affordable midfielders (which will give you more points than any other position). Keep in mind that two of your defenders will be on the bench most weeks. This strategy has worked well for many in the past, but it has its drawbacks.

When choosing goalkeepers in FPL, you have to judge goalkeepers based on two aspects of their game. First, the number of stops they make, and second, the number of clean wipes his team keeps. Always remember that premium goalkeepers are likely to keep more white rags, while budget goalkeepers are likely to collect more stop points (you get one point for all three of your goalie`s scores) and a few occasional bonus points. For example, if Harry Kane played Norwich away and Watford at home in a week of double matches, he would be an extremely popular three-time captain choice. This season, for example, Chelsea have had a relatively difficult start with four “Big Six” clubs in their first six games. Liverpool and Manchester United, meanwhile, had relatively cheap runs. Unlike a wild card, a free move can only be used once per season. You must use the first placeholder before this deadline, otherwise you will lose it. You cannot cancel the joker once you have decided to play it. Bench boosts require cheap goalkeepers like Brentford`s David Raya Having four players on your bench playing twice a week allows you to maximize the number of points you get from the chip. We all love gifts.

A free ticket to a game, a free drink in a pub, a free pair of brand new Nike boots. And boy, is a freebie handy when something goes wrong? With the Free Hit Chip on FPL, you can change things in your FPL list for free, but only once and only for a week of play. Let`s take a closer look. Once a shorter game week is announced and we know which teams are playing, evaluate your team and plan your strategy accordingly. Sometimes it`s worth saving the token if you`re able to field at least 8-9 players with moderately cheap games. This is usually the case when some top teams have matches in a short week of play. Find out if you`re able to set up a strong side when the short week of play comes, and see if it`s better to save the token. Again, experienced managers tend to use Triple Captain in double match weeks to give their captain two games to score points instead of just one. There are 3 main strategies when it comes to timing: short/empty play week, double play week, except in emergencies.

No matter when you decide to use it, opt for a solid starting eleven with a decent first substitute (just to be protected from pre-match injuries and other unexpected surprises). Ignore the rest of the bank and choose the cheapest players, even inactive, as replacements. This is to maximize players` point returns, your bank flow will not contribute to this. If you use Bench Boost immediately after a wildcard, you can get stuck in players on your bench with too much of your budget and you won`t have an easy way to move them forward. To score points regularly, you need good players, but the key to scoring points in the FPL is a balanced team that consistently delivers points. Statistically, you`re more likely to score big points with the help of the bench in a double week of play. However, doubles that are so strong can be hard to find, prompting some managers to use their three-time captain for a player from a single week of play in a one-sided game. If you activate the chip, all saved free transfers will be lost. This means that if you have registered 2 free transfers, you will only have transfers available the following week. Any free transfer is valuable when playing FPL, so plan ahead and try to avoid such situations.

Find your favorites in your independent Premium section under my profile Essentially, the principle of free hit is the same as the joker, so it should be used in similar circumstances. It is similar to the wild card, but transfers only remain valid for one week of match. The following match week, a player`s team returns to the state it was in before the free kick. The Free Hit allows the user to make unlimited transfers in a match week without scoring points. Unlike the wild card, these transfers are reversed at the end of the match week. Bonus points will be confirmed after approximately one hour after the end of the last part of the day. You can use any team name of your choice with a maximum character limit of 20 characters. Having trouble choosing a name for your team? We have some interesting team names here. Alexey, also known as KJIIOIIIKA, has been playing fantasy football daily at various European venues since 2015. Scratch his imagination in the FanTeam, where he has a net profit of 6000€+ with more than 2500 tournaments played and an ROI of 30%+. Finalist of the 2018 FanTeam Fantasy World Football Championship.

As Head of Content at DraftGym, his mission is to help our young European fantasy community grow. A proud father of two, he plays ice hockey at the regional level and loves board games. When you play a wildcard, you can make unlimited free transfers during a week of play – and if you have already made transfers and points have been deducted, those points will be refunded. Every player on your team has his price. Although there is no guarantee that this player will be rated tied at the end of the season. Depending on the player`s performance, their price may increase or decrease. As a general rule, try to have more players who can raise the price and fewer of those who could lower the price. Want to learn more about price changes, team value and importance? Here it is, the ultimate beginner`s guide to the Fantasy Premier League for the 2022-23 season.