FPL triple captain
The triple captain in FPL can be an incredibly valuable chip. It can help you score incredibly high scores, if used correctly, such as this example where one player got 93 on this image when using triple captain on Harry Kane.
If used incorrectly though, it can make a bad score worse. That’s why it’s important to get your strategy right when it comes to your triple captain chip, and try as best as you can to maximise your odds of scoring big.
What is a triple captain in FPL?
Triple captaincy allows you to select a single game week during which your chosen captain earns triple points instead of the usual double points.
However, if your triple captain earns negative points, they will also be tripled. For instance, if they score -3, it will become -9. So, it’s crucial to avoid situations like red cards!
How many times per season can you use triple captain?
Once. The triple captain is a one-time thing. This is why most managers put so much thought into when to use it. And why I have created this strategy guide to help you through the nerve-racking process of choosing the correct time to play the chip.
When is the best time to use triple captain?
Deciding on your best time to use your triple captain can be a difficult task. After all, luck plays a massive part in FPL. However, you can maximise your odds of scoring big with the chip if you follow the rules below.
Double game weeks
Double game weeks are always good. A double game week is when a team will play two matches in one game week. These usually happen if a team goes far in the F.A or League Cup so their games have to be re-scheduled. It can also occur when matches are postponed. Maybe for extreme weather etc.
Obviously, if your captain plays twice across one game week, he has 180 minutes (plus stoppage time, of course) to score and assist, as opposed to 90. He also has the potential to pick up two sets of clean sheet points, bonus points and minutes played points.
When players have good form or fixtures (or both)
Although most managers use their triple captain chip on a double game week, it’s not the only strategy.
Maybe your selected captain is playing against a team has conceded a lot of goals in the past few weeks, or is on the best form of his life? Or even better, both! This is a great time to activate your triple captain chip.
We always recommend to keep an eye on upcoming fixtures and teams’ form. But in this case, it has triple importance.
What happens if your triple captain doesn't play?
If your triple captain doesn’t play, your vice captain will get triple points instead. Make sure you take great care in choosing your vice captain on the week you choose to play your triple captain chip. They could end up being the one who scores you triple points!
Can you use your triple captain on the same week as other chips?
No, you can only use one chip per week. You can not use your triple captain on the same week as your wildcard, bench boost, or free hit.
This is why it’s a good idea to try and plan out which chips you will use a little in advance. It’s always good to consider each chip every time you notice a blank or double game week.
Once you have selected the triple captain chip, the bench boost and free hit options will be greyed out, as well as your wildcard. You also can not use the triple captain chip once the wildcard chip is active.
How to activate triple captain
It’s well and good knowing when to use the triple captain chip but how do you activate it? Navigate to the ‘pick team’ page on the FPL app or website, then at the top of the page, there should be a button for each chip. Just select the triple captain button and the chip will be activated. Once selected, you’ll then have to confirm your selection and once you’re locked in, so make sure you are sure you want to do it.
