Why is there a penalty decline?

Now the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) 2024/25 season has ended, it’s time for managers to contemplate nine months before and learn lessons for the next time. Some might even choose to relax.

In this series of articles, we will explore some of the most interesting last trends and campaign data. For example, why is the giving of top penalties down 22.4% compared to 2023/24?

HOW MANY?

SEASON	Total punishment	Scoring punishment	% Of the score penalty
2024/25	83	69	83.13%
2023/24	107	96	89.72%
2022/23	99	74	74.75%
2021/22	103	84	81.55%
2020/21	125	102	81.60%
2019/20	93	72	77.42%
2018/19	103	84	81.55%

Only 83 penalties were given, the lowest since 2017/18.

In fact, Wolverhampton Wanderers have just become the 12th team in 33 Premier League seasons to undergo all tenure without one.

Possible reason