FPL 2026/27 new features: live bonus projections, Price Predictor, and extended review

FPL 2026/27 introduces three new features that change how managers track their teams: projected bonus points visible 20 minutes into each match, an official Price Change Predictor tool, and an extended gameweek scoring cut-off for deeper Opta review. The Bonus Points System has also been tweaked for the new season, with goalkeeper-specific changes that improve the scoring outlook for save-heavy keepers. These are not cosmetic updates. They change how you monitor live scores, how you time transfers, and which goalkeepers offer the best value.

The three new features explained

Three features landed for 2026/27 that did not exist in previous seasons.

Projected bonus points at 20 minutes. From 20 minutes into each match, FPL displays projected bonus points based on live Opta data. The 3-2-1 split is not final until the gameweek scoring cut-off, but the projection gives managers a real-time read on which players are building a BPS score that will convert to bonus. This matters most for defenders and defensive midfielders, who accumulate BPS through clearances, blocks, interceptions, and tackles rather than flashy goals. A centre-back who has made six clearances and an interception in the first 20 minutes will show projected bonus before he has done anything that appears on a highlights reel.

Price Change Predictor tool. The Premier League has released an official Price Change Predictor tool, giving managers a data-driven view of which players are likely to rise or fall in price before the next deadline. This replaces the crowd-sourced third-party sites that FPL managers have relied on for years. The official tool uses the same transfer-in and transfer-out data the game already collects, so its predictions should be more accurate than any external estimate. It changes the transfer strategy because managers can now see official price-change probabilities rather than guessing based on ownership percentages.

Extended gameweek scoring cut-off. The cut-off for final gameweek scores has been extended to allow more post-match Opta review data into BPS and DefCon calculations. This means that the scores you see at full-time may shift slightly as Opta reviews and corrects its data. A clearance that was initially credited to one defender and then reassigned to another after review can change the BPS order and therefore the bonus points. The extended window reduces the number of post-deadline corrections that change the final score, because the review happens before the cut-off rather than after.

The BPS tweaks for 2026/27

The Bonus Points System has been adjusted for 2026/27, and the changes are aimed at three groups that the BPS has historically under-served: goalkeepers, full-backs, and attacking midfielders.

Goalkeeper-specific changes. A goalkeeper still earns +1 BPS for saving a shot from inside the box. The BPS reward for saving a shot from outside the box has been removed. A new +1 BPS reward has been added for saving a big chance. The net effect is that a goalkeeper who makes a close-range save from a one-on-one or a header inside the six-yard box earns more BPS than last season, while a goalkeeper who faces mostly long-range shots no longer gets BPS credit for routine saves. This rewards keepers who face high-quality chances and make saves that change the outcome of a match, rather than keepers who collect speculative shots from distance.

Why the BPS was tweaked. The Premier League's stated reason is to reduce overlap with DefCon and improve bonus potential for goalkeepers, full-backs, attacking midfielders, and forwards. Last season, the DefCon system and the BPS both rewarded defensive actions, creating a double-counting effect where a centre-back who made many clearances got points from both channels, while a goalkeeper who made many saves got points only from BPS. The removal of the outside-the-box save metric and the addition of the big-chance save metric shifts the BPS toward the quality of the save rather than the volume of shots.

How the new features change FPL strategy

The three new features affect different parts of the game.

Live bonus projections change in-play management. Knowing that projected bonus points appear at 20 minutes means managers can watch the early phase of a match and see which defenders are building a BPS score. A full-back who has made three tackles and two interceptions in the first quarter of a match is on track for bonus, and that information is available before the first goal is scored. This is useful for live-rank watchers who want to know whether their differential defender is delivering bonus before the match reaches its decisive phase.

The Price Predictor changes transfer timing. The official Price Change Predictor tool means managers no longer need to rely on third-party estimates. The official tool draws on the same data that drives actual price changes, so a player flagged as high-risk for a price drop is almost certain to fall. This changes the Wildcard and Free Hit strategy because managers can now see exactly when a player is likely to rise or fall, and plan their transfers around those windows.

The extended cut-off changes post-match checking. The extended gameweek scoring cut-off means that the scores you see at 90 minutes may not be the final scores. A BPS reassignment after Opta review can shift the bonus order, and a DefCon recalculation can add or remove the 2-point DefCon bonus. Managers who check their score immediately after the final whistle and assume it is final may be caught out by a later correction.

Edge cases and common confusions

Projected bonus is not final. The projected bonus points that appear at 20 minutes are estimates based on live data. The final BPS calculation uses reviewed Opta data, and the projected order can change as the match progresses. A player who leads the projected bonus at 20 minutes may not hold it at full-time.

The Price Predictor is not a guarantee. The official tool shows probabilities, not certainties. A player flagged for a likely price rise may still not rise if the ownership data changes before the deadline. The tool is more reliable than third-party estimates, but it is not infallible.

The extended cut-off does not change the deadline. The extended cut-off applies to the post-match review window, not to the gameweek deadline. The deadline for transfers and captain changes remains the same. The extended review happens after the deadline, not before it.

Related rules

The DefCon system remains unchanged for 2026/27, confirmed by the Premier League on 20 July 2026. Defenders need 10 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions, and tackles (CBIT) for 2 points, capped at 2 points per match. Midfielders and forwards need 12 defensive contributions with ball recoveries included (CBIRT), also capped at 2 points per match. The BPS tweaks for 2026/27 are designed to reduce overlap with DefCon, meaning that the two scoring channels now reward different types of actions rather than double-counting the same defensive events.

The chip structure for 2026/27 is eight chips in two sets of four: Wildcard, Free Hit, Triple Captain, and Bench Boost, one set per half of the season. The first set must be used before the Gameweek 19 deadline, 13:30 GMT Saturday 2 January 2027, and cannot be carried over. Up to five free transfers can be rolled.

Key takeaways

• Projected bonus points appear 20 minutes into each match, giving managers a live read on which players are building a BPS score before the match reaches its decisive phase.
• The official Price Change Predictor tool replaces third-party estimates and draws on the same data that drives actual price changes, making transfer timing more predictable.
• The extended gameweek scoring cut-off allows more Opta review data into final BPS and DefCon calculations, meaning scores may shift after full-time.
• Goalkeepers earn +1 BPS for saving a big chance and +1 BPS for a save from inside the box, but no longer earn BPS for saves from outside the box.
• The BPS tweaks are designed to reduce overlap with DefCon and improve bonus potential for goalkeepers, full-backs, attacking midfielders, and forwards.

FAQ

What is the Price Change Predictor in FPL 2026/27? An official tool released by the Premier League that uses transfer-in and transfer-out data to predict which players are likely to rise or fall in price before the next deadline. It replaces third-party price-change trackers.

How do projected bonus points work in FPL 2026/27? From 20 minutes into each match, FPL displays projected bonus points based on live Opta data. The 3-2-1 split is not final until the gameweek scoring cut-off, but the projection gives a real-time read on which players are building a BPS score.

What BPS changes apply to goalkeepers in 2026/27? Goalkeepers earn +1 BPS for saving a shot from inside the box and +1 BPS for saving a big chance. The BPS reward for saving a shot from outside the box has been removed entirely.

Does the extended gameweek cut-off affect the transfer deadline? No. The extended cut-off applies to post-match Opta review, not to the gameweek deadline. The deadline for transfers and captain changes is unchanged.