Formation changes automatically as you move players in and out. To change formation in FPL, substitute a bench player with someone in your team, and make sure your playing 11 includes 1 goalkeeper, at least 3 defenders, at least 2 midfielders, and at least 1 forward.
Following are the formations available in FPL. You can’t save your team with any other formation:
- 3-4-3
- 3-5-2
- 4-3-3
- 4-4-2
- 4-5-1
- 5-4-1
- 5-3-2
- 5-2-3
Which is the best FPL formation?
There is no single formation that is better than any other in FPL. They are all good as long as your players are winning points.
Create a balanced side that contain both top players and bargains. Avoid the common mistakes and make use of our cheat sheet.
Use the basic fantasy football ideas and your team can easily finish top 5% globally.
Things to consider before choosing a formation in FPL:
Here are key considerations to keep in mind before settling on a particular formation:
1. Prioritize attacking defenders in the back line
When building your defense, aim to include either 3 top-tier defenders or 2 expensive options and 1 budget pick.
It’s crucial to select defenders who frequently attack from the wings to provide assists or contribute with headed goals during set pieces.
Players like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kieran Trippier serve as excellent examples. They go forward a lot and they are set piece specialists.
By choosing attacking defenders, you ensure that your points aren’t solely dependent on clean sheets from your defensive line.
2. Make the most out of your defenders in a double game week
If you have players from strong defensive sides with two games in a week, it’s a good idea to play more defenders in that game week. This tactic increases the chances of getting clean sheets and defensive points, giving you an advantage over your rivals.
3. Consider Double Game Weeks for Midfielders and Forwards
Just like defenders, if midfielders or forwards from strong teams have two games in a week, think about playing more players in those positions. This increases your chances of scoring goals and providing assists, leading to higher point returns.
4. Take Advantage of Blank Game Weeks
When some teams don’t have any fixtures in a week, carefully study the fixtures of the teams that are playing.
Decide whether it’s better to choose attacking options to score goals or to pick defenders who have a good chance of keeping clean sheets.
This analysis helps you make smart decisions and maximize points based on the available fixtures.
Also, try to be aware of blank game weeks in advance. The earlier you know a blank game week is coming, the sooner you’ll be able to plan for it and play the maximum number of players while the majority of managers have fewer players available.
Before you go…
Check out our article on the best FPL out of position players. These are the trump card players who originally play in a position that allows them to score more points than the one they are listed in on FPL.
