Importance of Set-Pieces in FPL
The proportion of goals coming from set-pieces has increased this season, prompting the question: are set-piece takers and those on the end of dead-ball deliveries more important than ever?
Historically, the number of set-piece goals per Premier League season has ranged from 200-250 over the last 10 full campaigns, with a high of 255 in 2016/17 and a low of 197 in 2020/21.
As a percentage of total goals, set-piece goals have hovered around 20-21% in recent years, slightly lower than in the first half of the last decade. However, this season has seen a notable spike.
Are set-piece takers – and those on the end of dead-ball deliveries – more important than ever?
This season's increase in set-piece goals has significant implications for FPL strategy.
Author's summary: Set-pieces are increasingly important in FPL.