FPL defensive contributions: Gameweek and overall leaders
We take you through the highest scorers for FPL defensive contributions and highlight the standout players to benefit from defensive actions in 2026/27.
The 2026/27 season is the second campaign to see players earn extra points for defensive contributions (DefCons).
Centre-backs and defensive midfielders have generally benefited most, widening the selection of players for FPL managers to choose from.
Marcos Senesi, James Tarkowski and Elliot Anderson were among the biggest beneficiaries last season - but who is leading the way in 2026/27?
In this regularly updated article, we list the highest-scoring assets for defensive contributions and take note of significant players and trends.
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How are DefCon points earned in FPL?
Defenders must register a combined total of 10 clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles in a single game to earn their two extra points.
All other outfield players must reach 12 - but ball recoveries are counted on top.
Who picked up DefCon points in Gameweek 6?
A total of 39 players earned DefCon points in Gameweek 6.
Kobbie Mainoo and Murillo both hit the mark for the fifth time and are the leading players this season so far.
Coventry centre-back Bobby Thomas managed a massive 22 in the final match of the week, more than double the amount needed for a defender.
The Sky Blues faced Newcastle on Monday, beating them 4-1.
Magpies left-back Lewis Hall had caught the eye before the international break, netting three lots of DefCon points in five games - an unusually consistent total for a full-back.
Defender£5.3mHall
Defender£5.0mBotman
Head to headGameweek 1-6- 6
- Appearances
- 6
- 1
- Clean sheets
- 1
- 1.06
- Expected clean sheets
- 1.05
- 6
- DefCon points
- 8
- 1
- Goals
- 1
- 0.28
- Expected goals
- 0.10
- 1
- Assists
- 0
- 0.84
- Expected assists
- 0.20
But DefCons can be volatile, and Hall fell short this time, on six.
Defensive teammate Sven Botman scraped 10 though, taking his season-long tally to eight points from this metric.
Elsewhere, Fulham’s David Affengruber secured DefCons against Ipswich, keeping up his 100% record when starting.
Diego Gomez (19), Luka Vuskovic (15) and Youri Tielemans (18) were among players to register a significant DefCon total.
And Ezri Konsa, Tarik Muharemovic and Morgan Rogers were among the popular players to earn two extra points too.
Harry Maguire was the only Manchester United defender to fall short, while all three Crystal Palace centre-backs hit the required number.
Hull’s John Egan missed out again, taking his overall hit rate to 50%. Nobel Mendy earned his third lot of DefCon points in five appearances.
Defender£4.1mEgan
Defender£4.1mMendy
Head to headGameweek 1-6- 6
- Appearances
- 5
- 3
- Clean sheets
- 2
- 1.27
- Expected clean sheets
- 1.73
- 6
- DefCon points
- 6
- 0
- Goals
- 1
- 0.09
- Expected goals
- 0.61
- 0
- Assists
- 0
- 0.17
- Expected assists
- 0.01
Which FPL players have earned the most DefCon points in 2026/27?
Here are the current leaders for DefCon points this season following the conclusion of Gameweek 6.
