Set-piece specialists are among the most valuable players in fantasy football, regularly contributing goals, assists and bonus points from penalties, free-kicks and corners.
Knowing which players are responsible for dead-ball situations can provide a significant edge when selecting your fantasy football team.
Premier League Set-Piece Takers 2026/27
The table below lists the players currently expected to take set-pieces for every Premier League club, including:
- Penalty takers.
- Direct free-kick specialists.
- Indirect free-kicks.
- Corner takers.
Set-piece responsibilities can change throughout the season due to injuries, transfers, tactical adjustments or managerial decisions, so this page will be updated as new information becomes available.
Why Set-Pieces Matter in Fantasy Football
Players who regularly take dead-ball situations often enjoy a higher fantasy points ceiling than teammates with similar open-play statistics.
Set-piece specialists have additional opportunities to:
- Score penalties.
- Score direct free-kicks.
- Create assists from corners.
- Create assists from wide free-kicks.
These extra opportunities can make a significant difference over the course of a fantasy football season.
Fantasy Football Strategy
When comparing players with similar prices or expected playing time, set-piece responsibility is often the deciding factor.
However, always confirm the latest team news before each gameweek, as responsibilities can change at short notice.
Premier League Set-Piece Takers by Club
Last updated: 12 August 2026. The 2026/27 season has not yet started, so some set-piece roles remain provisional. Where several players are listed, they appear in approximate order of expected responsibility.
| Club | Penalties | Direct Free-Kicks | Corners & Indirect Free-Kicks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres, Martin Ødegaard | Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka | Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Martin Ødegaard |
| Aston Villa | Emiliano Buendía, Ollie Watkins | Emiliano Buendía | Matty Cash, Leon Bailey |
| Bournemouth | Justin Kluivert, Eli Junior Kroupi, Marcus Tavernier | Enes Ünal, Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert | Marcus Tavernier, Alex Scott, Lewis Cook, David Brooks |
| Brentford | Igor Thiago, Kevin Schade, Fábio Carvalho | Keane Lewis-Potter, Mathias Jensen, Mikkel Damsgaard | Mathias Jensen, Vitaly Janelt, Dango Ouattara |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Danny Welbeck, Matt O’Riley | Maxim De Cuyper, Yasin Ayari, Lewis Dunk | Pascal Groß, Olivier Boscagli, Yankuba Minteh |
| Chelsea | Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, Estêvão | Reece James, Enzo Fernández, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto | Reece James, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernández, Estêvão |
| Coventry City | Haji Wright, Victor Torp, Brandon Thomas-Asante | Victor Torp, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Milan van Ewijk | Matt Grimes, Victor Torp, Jack Rudoni |
| Crystal Palace | Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ismaïla Sarr, Justin Devenny | Yeremy Pino, Justin Devenny, Ben Johnson | Ben Johnson, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes, Daichi Kamada |
| Everton | Iliman Ndiaye, James Garner, Beto | James Garner | James Garner, Dwight McNeil, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall |
| Fulham | Unsettled | Unsettled | Alex Iwobi, Saša Lukić |
| Hull City | Oli McBurnie | Unsettled | Regan Slater, Ryan Giles |
| Ipswich Town | Jack Clarke, Jaden Philogene-Bidace, George Hirst | Marcelino Núñez | Leif Davis, Marcelino Núñez, Jack Clarke, Jaden Philogene-Bidace |
| Leeds United | Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Lukas Nmecha, Joël Piroe | Anton Stach, Sean Longstaff | Anton Stach, Sean Longstaff, James Justin, Ilia Gruev |
| Liverpool | Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Alexis Mac Allister | Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz | Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz |
| Manchester City | Erling Haaland, Omar Marmoush, Jérémy Doku | Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders | Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, Omar Marmoush, Phil Foden |
| Manchester United | Bruno Fernandes | Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo | Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo |
| Newcastle United | Bruno Guimarães, Nick Woltemade | Lewis Hall, Fabian Schär, Bruno Guimarães | Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimarães, Anthony Elanga |
| Nottingham Forest | Chris Wood, Morgan Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus | Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo | Omari Hutchinson, Neco Williams, Dan Ndoye |
| Sunderland | Habib Diarra, Enzo Le Fée | Granit Xhaka, Enzo Le Fée | Granit Xhaka, Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fée |
| Tottenham Hotspur | Dominic Solanke, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Richarlison | Pedro Porro, Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus | Mathys Tel, Xavi Simons, Pedro Porro |
Set-piece orders are provisional and should be treated as a guide rather than a guarantee. Pre-season matches, new signings and early Premier League fixtures may clarify several currently unsettled responsibilities.
Tip: Bookmark this page and check back regularly throughout the season to stay up to date with the latest Premier League set-piece responsibilities.