Fantasy Premier League: What is a ‘Bench Boost’ and when should you use it?

There is no greater tragedy in fantasy football than a player being left on the bench only for him to be your top scoring squad member and you missing out on all those points.

You can stop this from becoming a reality by implementing the Fantasy Premier League ‘Bench Boost’ function.

What is a Bench Boost?

When the Bench Boost function is implemented the points scored by your bench players in the next Gameweek are included in your total – as opposed to just the players in your first choice XI.

How do I use it?

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Simply go to the My Team tab and select the Play Bench Boost button.

In the app mode this is found above your team selection, while on the official website is found below.

When can I use it?

Players can activate the chip for one Gameweek only.

When should I use it?

To maximise its benefits a Bench Boost should be activated during a ‘Double Gameweek’ when some teams have more than one fixture.

Applied in a regular Gameweek the Bench Boost will score you an extra four players’ worth of points.

If, however the Bench Boost is used in a Double Gameweek players could potentially enjoy the benefit of an extra eight players’ worth of points.

Can I cancel it?

Yes, they can be cancelled anytime before the Gameweek deadline.

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