Question 1

Is Matty Cash a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

The number is not the reason to bring this player in. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 0 of 3 appearances this season. Matty Cash averages 5.02 defensive contribution actions per 90 minutes across 251 minutes played (14 total actions this season). That places Matty Cash below the level where DEFCON becomes a genuinely bankable weekly return, so any manager signing them should be doing so for attacking output or fixture reasons rather than defensive contributions. The sample is still small at 251 minutes, so treat the rate as a signal rather than a settled read. The DEFCON return is not why you would sign this player - it is a bonus if it comes.

Question 2

How does Cash rank among Fantasy Premier League defenders for DEFCON?

Accepted Answer

Cash ranks 89 of 109 eligible defenders for DEFCON per 90 - the 19th percentile at their position. That places them below the level where DEFCON should be a leading reason to own them. Attacking output, price, and fixtures need to carry more of the weight in the buying case.

Question 3

What do Cash's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

Cash has racked up 14 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 251 minutes. That works out to 5.0 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 10-plus threshold has been cleared in 0 of 3 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 251 minutes is a small sample - the raw figures are directional rather than definitive.

Question 4

Should I sign Matty Cash for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Matty Cash's defensive workload of 5.02 actions per 90 is too thin to build a transfer around. The Gameweek 6 fixture is at home to Brentford, an FDR 3 matchup. If the attacking case is strong for other reasons, DEFCON is not the reason to hold back - but it should not be the reason to bring them in either.

Matty Cash DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

Matty Cash

Cash's DEFCON case for Gameweek 6

Matty Cash's DEFCON case is thin - is there a better DEFCON option for your squad in Gameweek 6?