The short answer
Anton Stach (£6.0m) is one of the strongest early FPL risers from Gameweek 1.
He scored Leeds' 88th-minute winner from a direct free kick in the 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest.
That gives him eight base FPL points before bonus and defensive-contribution scoring:
- 2 appearance points
- 5 points for a midfielder goal
- 1 midfielder clean-sheet point
Why the free kick matters
A random goal can be difficult to repeat.
A direct free kick tells us something about Stach's role.
If he remains part of Leeds' dead-ball hierarchy, he has several potential routes:
- Goals
- Direct free kicks
- Assists from set pieces
- Midfielder clean-sheet point
- Defensive contributions
- Bonus
That is an unusually broad scoring profile at £6.0m.
Stach was already in the OneFPL GW1 squad
OneFPL's final GW1 draft included Stach because of his all-round role.
The first competitive match strengthens rather than creates the underlying case.
That distinction matters: this is not purely points chasing.
Should you buy him immediately?
Do not transfer him in only because he scored.
Check:
- Whether the free-kick responsibility repeats
- His defensive-contribution numbers
- Leeds' next fixtures
- Other £6.0m midfield options
- Whether your current midfielder has an actual problem
Use OneFPL FPL Market and Transfer Planner.
Stach vs other £6.0m midfielders
OneFPL previously preferred James Garner in the £6.0m bracket because of set pieces and defensive contributions.
Stach now has competitive set-piece evidence of his own.
Read the updated best midfielders by price.
OneFPL verdict
BUYABLE, but not a must-buy after one free kick.
The most important takeaway is not the eight base points. It is confirmation that Stach has a route to dead-ball returns.
FAQ
How many base FPL points did Stach score?
Eight before bonus and defensive-contribution points.
Was Stach's goal a free kick?
Yes, a direct free kick.
How much does Stach cost?
£6.0m.
Sources
OneFPL analysis. OneFPL is an independent Fantasy Premier League companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Premier League or Fantasy Premier League.
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