Importance of Set-Pieces in FPL
This season has seen a notable increase in the proportion of goals scored from set-pieces, prompting the question of whether set-piece takers and those on the receiving end of dead-ball deliveries are more crucial than ever.
A review of the past 10 full Premier League campaigns reveals that the number of set-piece goals has fluctuated between 200-250, with a high of 255 in 2016/17 and a low of 197 in 2020/21.
However, when considering set-piece goals as a percentage of total goals, this season has seen a spike, deviating from the 20-21% range that has been the norm in recent years.
are set-piece takers – and those on the end of dead-ball deliveries – more important than ever?
Author's summary: Set-pieces are increasingly important in FPL this season.