Triple Captain and Bench Boost in FPL
By Fantasy Football Pundit ·
What is a Triple Captain and Bench Boost in FPL?
The triple captain is a one time use chip that results in your captain scoring three times the amount of points instead of the usual two times. It can only be used once in the entirety of the season. Similar to the triple captain chip, the bench boost chip can only be used once in a season also. Using the bench boost chip will add the points that your four substitutes score to your Gameweek total.Triple Captain and Bench Boost Chips Define FPL Seasons
Using the triple captain and bench boost chips at the right time is of vital importance. A right/wrong decision can make/break a season. These chips are only bettered in importance by the wildcard chips. Using them at a wasteful time compared to the optimal time can make a difference of 50 to 100 points.When Should You Use the Triple Captain and Bench Boost Chips?
Much like the second FPL wildcard chip, both the triple captain and bench boost chips should be used in line with Double Gameweeks. The logic is obvious - double the fixtures, double the points. As previously discussed in our FPL wildcard strategy article the wildcard should set up your team to make the most of the Double Gameweeks. It is in a Double Gameweek each of these chips should be used. Assuming all your selected players start, using these chips in Double Gameweeks will get you an extra 6 players worth of points in comparison to using them in a normal Gameweek.Alternative Strategy
There are two reasons why using these chips in a normal Gameweek may be a preferred tactic.- Fixtures for your team's players may be so good you decide to use it then
- Most FPL managers know it is optimal to use these chips in a Double Gameweek. If you are behind in the league it may be worth taking a punt elsewhere