Errors leading to a goal
The harshest stat in fantasy football, what it actually flags, and whether your league should punish it.
- Category
- defending
- Value type
- integer
- Applies to
- GKP · DEF · MID · FWD
What it measures
A judged flag: the player made a mistake that directly led to the opposition scoring. Rare — most players go a season without one — and always attributable to a specific moment.
How the mainstream game treats it
Not scored as points. It is a negative in the bonus points system.
How to score it in your league
Per action with a negative value. Because it is rare, it can carry a heavy number without distorting the season.
A sensible starting value
−2 to −3. Enough to be felt, not enough to end anyone’s gameweek. Some leagues go to −5 for the drama.
Watch out for
It is a judged statistic, so it can be contentious in a way that "conceded a penalty" is not. If your league has stakes, be ready for the argument, or leave it out.
Related stats
Every stat here is scoreable in a league you build. See custom scoring or the scoring rules guide.