Best Picks for Gameweek 11 of FPL Challenge
This week’s Fantasy Challenge introduces a new series in partnership with Sports Interactive's Football Manager following the release of Football Manager 26 on Tuesday. Notably, all bonus points will be doubled in Gameweek 11.
Gameweek 11 Rules and Team Selection
Managers must select a 6-a-side team with no budget limit, but only one player is allowed per club. Team entries are accepted until 14:00 GMT on Sunday.
Recommended Formations and Strategy
The optimal formations for this challenge favor attacking options, such as 1-1-3 or 1-2-2, because midfielders and forwards are much more likely to earn bonus points than defenders.
Bonus Points System Explained
The Bonus Points System (BPS) calculates a score for every player based on various in-game actions. The top three players in each match receive bonus points: three points for the best, two for second best, and one for third.
- Players earn or lose baseline BPS for actions like successful dribbles, shots on target, and winning fouls.
- Goals have the highest impact on BPS: forwards get 24 points for a non-penalty goal, midfielders 18, and defenders 12.
"Most significantly for Fantasy Challenge managers in Gameweek 11, scoring a goal provides the most BPS."
The Scout’s Assessment
The Scout highlights the value of prioritizing attacking players due to the doubled bonus points and the weight of goal-scoring in the BPS this week.
Summary
To maximize bonus points in Gameweek 11, focus on selecting a balanced team weighted towards attackers, leveraging the doubled bonus points system and one-player-per-club rule.
Author’s summary: The Gameweek 11 Fantasy Challenge rewards attacking players heavily due to doubled bonus points, making formations focused on midfielders and forwards the best strategy.