Question 1

Is Elliot Stroud a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

The DEFCON return is real but modest. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 0 of 4 appearances this season. Elliot Stroud averages 7.23 defensive contribution actions per 90 minutes across 249 minutes played (20 total actions this season). That is a moderate workload rather than an elite one - DEFCON can land, but it should be treated as a bonus rather than a bankable weekly return. The sample is still small at 249 minutes, so treat the rate as a signal rather than a settled read. The rate needs to firm up before this player deserves priority on DEFCON grounds alone.

Question 2

How does Stroud rank among Fantasy Premier League midfielders for DEFCON?

Accepted Answer

Stroud ranks 66 of 118 eligible midfielders for DEFCON per 90 - the 45th 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 Stroud's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

Stroud has racked up 8 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 249 minutes. That works out to 2.9 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 12-plus threshold has been cleared in 0 of 4 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 249 minutes is a small sample - the raw figures are directional rather than definitive.

Question 4

Should I sign Elliot Stroud for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Elliot Stroud's defensive workload of 7.23 actions per 90 is moderate rather than elite. The Gameweek 6 fixture is at home to Everton, an FDR 3 matchup. A transfer on defensive contributions alone is hard to justify at this profile - lean on the fixture, price, or attacking output as the primary case and treat DEFCON as an occasional bonus.

Elliot Stroud DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

Elliot Stroud

Stroud's DEFCON case for Gameweek 6

Elliot Stroud's DEFCON return is moderate - is he still the right pick for your squad this week?