Quick reference for Fantasy Premier League shorthand. For the full beginner walkthrough see What is FPL?.
Core squad terms
Squad — your 15 players for the season until transferred out.
Starting XI — the 11 who score points each gameweek; set in a valid formation.
Bench — four substitutes; auto-sub replaces non-playing starters when possible.
Captain / vice-captain — captain scores double; vice doubles if captain plays 0 minutes.
Transfer — swap one squad player for another. One free per gameweek; extras cost 4 points.
Wildcard — unlimited free transfers for one gameweek (limited uses per season).
Free Hit — temporary squad for one gameweek, then revert to previous team.
Bench Boost — all 15 players score that gameweek.
Triple Captain — captain points tripled twice per season.
Points and stats
Clean sheet — no goals conceded while on pitch (60+ minutes for mids).
Bonus (BPS) — 1–3 extra points for top performers in a match.
Expected goals (xG) — modelled chance quality; useful for form, not FPL points directly.
Effective ownership — how much of your mini-league ranks you on a player including captaincy.
Strategy language
Template — high-ownership core most managers own.
Differential — low-ownership pick for rank swings.
Fixture — upcoming opponent; fixture difficulty ranks schedule strength.
Blank gameweek — team plays zero times that round.
Double gameweek (DGW) — team plays twice in one gameweek.
Price rise / fall — value change from transfer activity.
Punt — risky pick for upside, often a differential.
CrowdFPL terms
Duel — head-to-head vote between two players; see live duels.
Crowd rating — aggregated community sentiment on players; see crowd rating.
Crowd split — percentage of votes on each side of a duel.
Use terms in context on how it works or jump into a league with friends.
FAQ
What does EO mean?
Effective ownership: combined ownership and captain exposure in a league or globally.
What is a flag in FPL?
Injury, doubt, or suspension indicator on a player. Check before deadline.
What is rank?
Your position on the global or mini-league table by total points.