The short answer
FPL deducts one point for a yellow card and three points for a red card.
Suspensions are separate from the Fantasy deduction. A player can miss future matches after accumulating yellow cards or receiving a red card.
Yellow-card suspension thresholds
| Threshold | Suspension |
|---|---|
| Five bookings in the club's first 19 Premier League matches | One-match Premier League ban |
| Ten bookings up to and including the club's 32nd league match | Two-match Premier League ban |
Yellow-card bans are competition-specific. Premier League yellow cards are not carried into the FA Cup or EFL Cup.
Red-card suspensions
Red-card bans can apply across domestic competitions, including:
- Premier League
- FA Cup
- EFL Cup
The exact suspension can depend on the offence and any disciplinary review. Do not assume every red card produces the same number of missed matches.
FPL points impact
| Event | FPL deduction |
|---|---|
| Yellow card | -1 |
| Red card | -3 |
A dismissed goalkeeper or defender can continue to be affected by goals their team concedes after the sending-off under the scoring rules.
Card decisions and match data can remain provisional until the Gameweek is final.
How suspension flags work
The official game normally flags a suspended player and provides an expected return Gameweek.
Managers should still check:
- Whether a cup match counts toward the ban
- Whether an appeal is pending
- Whether a disciplinary decision changed
- The club's next scheduled match
- The final FPL availability status
Use OneFPL Team News and the Player Lab for current availability.
Should you sell a suspended player?
Hold when
- The ban is only one match
- The bench is strong
- Fixtures are excellent after the return
- Selling loses meaningful team value
- No urgent transfer is needed
Sell when
- The ban is longer
- The player also has an injury
- Replacement fixtures are stronger
- Your bench cannot cover
- The player was already a rotation risk
OneFPL verdict
Treat a suspension as a known absence rather than an automatic sale.
The correct decision depends on ban length, your bench, price and the fixtures after the return.
FAQ
How many FPL points are lost for a yellow card?
One point.
How many FPL points are lost for a red card?
Three points.
When does five yellow cards cause a ban?
When the fifth booking is received within the club's first 19 Premier League matches.
Do Premier League yellow-card bans carry into cups?
No. Yellow-card accumulation is competition-specific, while red-card bans can cross domestic competitions.
Sources and useful links
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