Bench-Boost or Free-Hit in GW11? How and when to use your chips

Bench Boost or Free Hit in GW11? How and When to Use Your Chips

The Scout explores strategies for using your Wildcard, Bench Boost, Free Hit, and Triple Captain chips throughout the Fantasy Premier League season. Managers can enhance their points total significantly by deploying these chips wisely.

Typically, FPL managers have one Wildcard available per half of the season. However, this season introduces a new feature: two Bench Boost, two Triple Captain, and two Free Hit chips, each available once per half. Importantly, only one chip can be played in any given Gameweek.

Understanding the Bench Boost Chip

The Bench Boost allows you to earn points from all 15 players in your squad, including those on the bench. You activate it when saving your team on the "Pick Team" page, and it can be cancelled any time before the Gameweek deadline.

"The points scored by your benched players are included in your total."

Optimal Timing for Bench Boost

The first Bench Boost chip yields the best results when all your players enjoy favorable fixtures. Gameweek 11 presents a promising opportunity: cheaper players from Burnley and Leeds United face manageable opponents like West Ham and Nottingham Forest.

Managers owning players such as Joe Rodon (£4.1m), Martin Dubravka (£4.0m), and Jaidon Anthony (£5.7m) could benefit significantly this week.

Upcoming Strategy Advice

For those intending to use their Wildcard, Gameweek 14 also offers attractive prospects to refresh the squad ahead of a challenging part of the season.

"For managers planning a Wildcard, Gameweek 14 also looks appealing."

Author's summary: Effectively using your new chips requires timing them around favorable fixtures, with Gameweek 11 ideal for Bench Boost and Gameweek 14 promising for Wildcard deployment.

Premier League — 2025-11-03