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How Scoring Works on FanYield

You earn fantasy points based on how your players perform in real matches. No luck involved. A goal, an assist, a clean sheet, a key pass β€” every action on the pitch carries a value. The better you read form and build your squad, the more points you rack up.

Here's the full breakdown of how points are calculated.

⚽ Attacking

Goal | +9
Assist | +5
Penalty won | +4
Big chance created | +3
Dribble | +1
Key pass | +1
Fouled | +0.5
Successful pass in the final third | +0.2

πŸ›‘οΈ Defending + Goalkeeper

Penalty saved | +8
Clean sheet (goalkeeper only) | +4
Shot blocked | +2
Save from a shot inside the box | +2
Clearance off the goal line | +2
Interception | +1
Duel won | +0.5
Save (general) | +0.5
Cross blocked | +0.5
Ball recovery | +0.2

❌ Negative points

Error leading to a goal | βˆ’3
Red card | βˆ’3
Big chance missed | βˆ’3
Penalty conceded | βˆ’3
Own goal | βˆ’2
Error leading to a shot | βˆ’1
Turnover | βˆ’0.2
Points are listed from the most valuable actions down. Forwards rack up goals and assists; defenders and keepers earn clean sheets and saves. Every position has its own path to a big score β€” it comes down to who you pick and when.

Where do I find the scoring rules in the app?

  1. Open the tournament detail at fanyield.io/Squads.
  2. Under the Tournament Rules tab, you'll find the full scoring table.

Where do I find my players' performances?

  1. Open the tournament detail at fanyield.io/Squads.
  2. Tap a player to see their detailed points breakdown.

FAQ

How does FanYield calculate fantasy points? Points are awarded for real player actions in actual matches β€” goals, assists, clean sheets, saves, and more. The full values are in the tables above.
How many points is a goal worth? A goal is worth +9 points, an assist +5 points.
Can I lose points? Yes. Red cards, own goals, conceded penalties, and missed big chances all deduct points.
Where do I find the scoring for a specific tournament? In the tournament detail at fanyield.io/Squads, under the Tournament Rules tab.

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