Question 1

Who has the stronger DEFCON rate: Fofana or Pinnock?

Accepted Answer

Fofana is the stronger DEFCON profile at 13.56 actions per 90 against 11.72 for Pinnock - a gap of 1.84 per 90. Over a 38-match season that difference works out to roughly 70 extra defensive contribution actions before any attacking upside is factored in.

Question 2

How do the raw defensive workloads of Fofana and Pinnock compare?

Accepted Answer

Fofana has logged 47 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 312 minutes (13.6 per 90). Pinnock has logged 25 across 192 minutes (11.7 per 90). Fofana earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 2 of 4 appearances this season; Pinnock earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 2 of 3 appearances this season. Higher raw counts reflect a higher defensive workload; higher per-90 rates reflect efficiency at sustaining that workload.

Question 3

Does the Gameweek 6 fixture change the DEFCON case?

Accepted Answer

Fofana is at home to Bournemouth (FDR 3) and Pinnock is at home to Newcastle (FDR 2) in Gameweek 6. DEFCON output is action-based rather than result-based, so a tough fixture does not shrink the base rate the way it might reduce a clean sheet probability. That said, both players are more likely to see defensive volume in tougher matches - the DEFCON case can actually be marginally stronger against stronger opposition.

Question 4

Which defender should I pick for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Fofana has the DEFCON edge at 13.56 per 90 versus 11.72. That advantage costs £0.5m if Fofana is dearer - work out whether the edge is worth the outlay in your specific squad. On DEFCON grounds alone Fofana is the better profile, but £0.5m spent elsewhere may return more depending on where you are stretched.

Wesley Fofana vs Ethan Pinnock DEFCON: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

Wesley Fofana vs Ethan Pinnock: DEFCON Analysis

Fofana vs Pinnock Gameweek 6

Fofana has the DEFCON edge but costs £0.5m more than Pinnock. Where should the money go?