Do Bench Players Earn Points?
Last updated: July 26, 20262 min read
Bench players are an essential part of your Fantasy11 squad. If any of your starting XI players do not feature in a match, an automatic substitution brings in an eligible bench player to replace them.
Auto-Substitution Rules
Automatic substitutions follow a specific priority order based on your bench arrangement.
| Bench Position | Priority |
|---|---|
| Bench 1 | First substitute in |
| Bench 2 | Second substitute in |
| Bench 3 | Third substitute in |
| Bench 4 | Fourth substitute in |
Important
Auto-subs only activate if a starting player plays zero minutes. If a starter plays even one minute, no auto-sub will replace them.
Formation Requirements
Auto-substitutions must maintain a valid formation. The system will skip a bench player if bringing them on would create an illegal formation.
- At least 1 goalkeeper must be in your XI
- At least 3 defenders must be in your XI
- At least 2 midfielders must be in your XI
- At least 1 forward must be in your XI
Frequently Asked Questions
Do bench players receive points automatically?
Only players in your starting XI score by default. If a starter does not play, an eligible bench player may be auto-substituted according to the formation rules.
What happens if multiple starters don't play?
Auto-subs activate in bench order. Bench 1 replaces the first missing starter, Bench 2 replaces the second, and so on.
Can I manually choose which bench player comes on?
No. Auto-substitutions are handled automatically based on your bench order. Make sure to prioritise your bench carefully.
