Question 1

Is Ethan Pinnock a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

There is no ambiguity in the data. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 5 of 8 appearances this season, with a 63% hit rate on the +2pt DEFCON bonus. That defensive workload sits in the top tier for defenders across the league and points to a repeatable +2pt DEFCON floor when the 10-action threshold is cleared. Managers with a DEFCON-focused blueprint should have this player near the top of the shortlist.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Pinnock is the number 2 ranked FPL defender for DEFCON per 90 across the 63 players who have played enough minutes to qualify. That is inside the top three at this position - as strong an endorsement as the data can offer on defensive contributions alone.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Pinnock has racked up 85 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 642 minutes. That works out to 11.9 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 10-plus threshold has been cleared in 5 of 8 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 642 minutes is enough to see the shape of the underlying rate, though a larger sample would tighten confidence.

Question 4

Should I sign Ethan Pinnock for Gameweek 10 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

On DEFCON grounds the case is strong. Ethan Pinnock is one of the most reliable defenders in the league at 11.92 defensive contribution actions per 90 and has a 63% hit rate on the +2pt DEFCON bonus, and the Gameweek 10 fixture is away at Everton, an FDR 3 matchup. That combination points to a strong Gameweek 10 floor before any attacking output is factored in.

Ethan Pinnock DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10

Ethan Pinnock

Pinnock's DEFCON case for Gameweek 10

Ethan Pinnock is one of the strongest DEFCON profiles in the league - does he fit your specific squad?