Importance of Set-Pieces in FPL
This season has seen a significant increase in the proportion of goals coming from set-pieces, prompting the question: are set-piece takers and those on the receiving end of dead-ball deliveries more crucial than ever?
A review of the last 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.
As a percentage of total goals, set-piece goals have generally hovered around 20-21% in recent years, slightly lower than in the early part of the last decade.
However, this season has seen a notable spike in set-piece goals, highlighting their increased importance.
we’ve seen a spike in the proportion of goals coming from set-pieces this season
Author's summary: Set-pieces are more important in FPL this season.