Fantasy Premier League 2025-26

FPL 2025-26 — Win Your Mini-League

GW32+ captain picks, differential targets, players to dodge, and chip strategy for the season run-in. Every point counts now.

GW32-38 Run-In 10M+ Managers Top Tips Inside
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Managers Worldwide
GW32+
Late Season Tips
7
GWs Remaining
3
Chips Available

Best Captain Picks — GW32+

The armband is the biggest decision each week. These three players offer the most reliable captain returns heading into the run-in.

TOP PICK
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Mohamed Salah

Liverpool · MID · ~£13.5m

  • Consistent goal + assist returns
  • Favourable run-in fixtures
  • Over 200 FPL points this season
  • Ownership: ~50%+ — must-have
Form: Exceptional — Captain every week
RELIABLE
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Erling Haaland

Man City · FWD · ~£15.0m

  • Premier League's top scorer
  • Hat-trick potential every game
  • Man City playing well in run-in
  • Ownership ~40% — viable captain
Explosive — great vs weaker sides
DIFFERENTIAL
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Cole Palmer

Chelsea · MID · ~£11.0m

  • Penalty taker + big chance creator
  • Multiple GW hauls this season
  • Good fixtures vs mid-table
  • Ownership ~30% — good differential
Boom or bust — high ceiling

Differential Picks — Low Ownership, High Ceiling

Under 10% owned — bring these in to climb your mini-league when they blank your rivals.

Bukayo Saka
Arsenal · MID · ~£9.5m
Own: ~8% · Fixtures: ✅✅✅
Assists + goals in good form window — penalties potential too
Pedro Neto
Chelsea · MID · ~£6.5m
Own: ~5% · Fixtures: ✅✅
Cheap differential with assists potential and Chelsea attacking form
Dominic Solanke
Spurs · FWD · ~£7.0m
Own: ~6% · Fixtures: ✅✅✅
Spurs playing open football — Solanke bags in good fixture runs
Ezri Konsa
Aston Villa · DEF · ~£5.5m
Own: ~4% · Fixtures: ✅✅✅
Budget defender, clean sheet potential vs mid-table sides

Players to Avoid in GW32+

Save your transfers — these popular picks are liabilities heading into the run-in.

Marcus Rashford
Various clubs · MID
AVOID
Risk: Poor form, uncertain playing time
Rotation-Risk Defenders
Multiple PL clubs · DEF
AVOID
Risk: Squads rotated with Europa League games
Heavily Injured Players
Check injury lists weekly
BENCH
Risk: Doubtful status players — never start without confirmation

Fixture Difficulty — GW32 to GW38

Colour guide: Green = easy · Amber = medium · Red = difficult

Team GW32 GW33 GW34 GW35 GW36 GW37 GW38
Liverpool ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ⚠️ ✅
Man City ⚠️ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ⚠️
Arsenal ✅ ❌ ⚠️ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅
Chelsea ✅ ✅ ⚠️ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅
Aston Villa ⚠️ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ⚠️ ✅

Chip Strategy — When to Play Your Cards

CHIP Triple Captain

Save for a guaranteed monster haul. Use on Salah or Haaland in a week they face a leaky defence at home. GW35-37 window is typically optimal. Never waste it on a blank gameweek.

CHIP Bench Boost

Ideal for a double gameweek when many teams have two fixtures. Stack all 15 players with DGW assets beforehand. This chip can swing your rank by millions if timed right.

CHIP Wildcard

If you still have it, the second wildcard is best used GW33-34 to set up for the run-in. Restructure around the top DGW clubs, clear dead wood, and get price rise targets in.

Best FPL Formations for the Run-In

3-5-2
Most Popular

The gold standard formation. 5 premium midfielders means you can fit Salah, Palmer, and 3 budget enablers. 2 forwards for Haaland + a budget cover. Maximises your budget allocation.

3-4-3
Attack-Heavy

Three premium forwards (Haaland + two DGW FWDs). Best in double gameweeks where the forward positions are stacked. Budget midfield with 4 template mids.

4-4-2
Balanced

More defensive coverage with 4 defenders. Useful when there are multiple clean sheet opportunities in a GW. Balances attack and defence budget.

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Official FPL Site
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