In Fantasy Premier League, form is a player's average FPL points per match across all matches his club played in the last 30 days. The glossary describes it as a measure of recent Fantasy performance.
What form measures
The calculation is tied to the club's matches in the last 30 days, then expressed as average points per match for the player.
For checking and comparing players, the “Statistics” section is the main place to use. The help pages say managers use it to compare players and check form before making transfers.
Form, ICT Index and FDR compared
Here are the official meanings and calculation methods for the three measures.
| Measure | What it shows | How it is calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Recent Fantasy performance | Average points per match over all matches the player's club played in the last 30 days |
| ICT Index | A player as an FPL asset | Combines Influence, Creativity and Threat, from more than 40 match event statistics |
| FDR | Difficulty of each Gameweek opponent | Opta data plus each team's home and away form over the past six matches; reviewed weekly |
These three labels answer different needs. Form is about recent Fantasy returns, ICT Index is a player-data measure, and FDR is a fixture measure for each Gameweek opponent.
You do not have to look for them in exactly the same place. The help pages state that a fixture's FDR can be seen by opening a player's profile from the team page, while “Statistics” is geared toward comparison work before transfers.
What the ICT Index includes
Here are the three parts that make up the ICT Index.
| Part | What it assesses |
|---|---|
| Influence | Impact on a match, from goals and assists to significant defensive actions |
| Creativity | Chances created for others: passing, crossing, pitch location, the final ball |
| Threat | Threat on goal: attempts, weighted by pitch location |
The ICT Index is a statistical model built to assess a player as an FPL asset. It turns match event data into scores for Influence, Creativity and Threat, then combines them into one overall ICT Index score.
The official description adds that it condenses more than 40 match event statistics into four scores.
How FDR is built and where to find it
FDR stands for Fixture Difficulty Rating. It ranks the perceived difficulty of each Gameweek opponent using an algorithm developed by FPL experts.
The formula uses key Opta data and each team's home and away form over the past six matches. The FAQ also states that it is reviewed weekly, so the rating is designed to be refreshed rather than left static.
To see the FDR for a specific fixture, open a player's profile from the team page. That is the location given in the help pages.
FAQ
What does FDR mean in FPL?
It means Fixture Difficulty Rating, a measure of how hard or easy a Gameweek opponent is judged to be. It is attached to the fixture, not to a player's personal form or a forecast of points.
How often is FDR updated?
The official FAQ says it is reviewed weekly. That means the rating can change as the underlying data is reassessed.
What is ICT in Fantasy Premier League?
ICT is a football statistical index used to assess a player as an FPL asset. Its overall score is made from Influence, Creativity and Threat.
Where should I check form before making transfers?
The help pages point to the “Statistics” section for comparing players and checking form. It is the part of the game built for side-by-side data checks before transfers.