Telegraph Fantasy Football: Scoring System Explained

Telegraph Fantasy Football assigns specific point values to various on-field achievements to determine player scores. These points form the basis for team performance and managerial strategy within the game.

What Happened

The Telegraph has detailed its scoring system for its fantasy football game, outlining the points awarded for goals, assists, tackles, clean sheets, and saves.

Key Facts

• Players receive five points for each goal they score.
• An assist is awarded three points.
• An assist is defined as the final touch that leads to a teammate scoring a goal.
• Deflections off opposition players do not result in an assist unless the pass was likely to reach the scorer without the deflection.
• Own goals, direct free kicks, direct corner goals, and penalties do not count as assists.
• Midfielders earn one point for every two successful tackles made.
• A tackle is defined as successfully winning the ball in a ground challenge.
• Goalkeepers and defenders can earn five points for a clean sheet if they play at least 60 minutes in a match where their team concedes zero goals.
• Two points are awarded for a clean sheet if the player participates for less than 60 minutes in a goalless game.
• Goalkeepers earn one point for every two saves they make.
• A save is recorded when a goalkeeper prevents a shot from entering the goal.

Background

Fantasy football managers often prioritize players who consistently contribute goals, as they are a primary source of points. The system also rewards defensive contributions like tackles, clean sheets, and saves, encouraging a diverse approach to team selection.