FPL Defensive Contribution Points in Gameweek 10
In Gameweek 10 of the 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League season, 30 players earned extra defensive contribution points. These points are awarded when players meet specific defensive action thresholds.
Points Criteria
- Defenders need a combined total of 10 clearances, blocks, interceptions, or tackles (CBIT) to earn 2 extra Fantasy points.
- Midfielders and forwards must reach 12 CBITs including recoveries to qualify for these points.
Players Who Scored Extra Points
This Gameweek featured 16 defenders and 14 midfielders who hit the defensive contribution threshold.
Key Performers
- Declan Rice (£6.8m) reached the midfielder threshold for the third time this season, recording a Gameweek-high 21 defensive contributions in Arsenal's 2-0 victory at Burnley. Notably, all his defensive returns have come in away matches.
- Mats Wieffer (£4.9m) from Brighton & Hove Albion earned defensive contribution points for the fifth time in six starts, continuing his impressive form.
- Elliot Anderson (£5.3m), Nottingham Forest midfielder, has achieved at least 10 defensive contributions in every one of his 10 appearances this season, securing the 2 extra Fantasy points in half of those games.
Summary Table
The table below lists players who received extra points in Gameweek 10 alongside their total defensive contributions.
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See all the players who have picked up two extra FPL points so far in this Gameweek.
Author's summary: Defensive contributions continue to be a crucial factor in FPL scoring, with consistent performers like Rice, Wieffer, and Anderson leading the way in Gameweek 10.
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Premier League — 2025-11-04