FPL guides

Short, practical FPL guides. Understand the decision, check the current numbers, then make your move.

Choose your captainA three-step deadline check Find your next transferValue that fits your squad Learn the scoringThe points, at a glance

For this gameweek specifically: FPL gameweek tips, captain picks , differentials, the best wildcard team and Free Hit team, updated with every deadline.

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StrategyFPL Gameweek 7 guide: captaincy, fixtures and team newsPlan FPL Gameweek 7 with the deadline, key fixtures, injury checks and captaincy considerations. Compare live predicted points and lineups before saving.2 min read
StrategyMan City 115 Charges Verdict: Points Deduction & FPLMan City were found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules. What the verdict says, when a sanction could land, and what it means for your FPL team.7 min read
BasicsFPL 2026/27 Rule Changes: Chips, Bonus Points & MoreFPL 2026/27 rule changes explained: 8 chips in two sets, no Assistant Manager chip, 10-point goalkeeper goals, the bonus-points rebalance and DefCon.6 min read
StrategyFPL Gameweek 1 Captain Picks 26/27, Ranked by xPtsFPL Gameweek 1 captain picks for 2026/27, ranked by our expected points model, plus the captaincy method to reuse every gameweek of the season.6 min read
TransfersBest Value FPL Players 26/27, Ranked by PositionThe best value FPL players 2026/27 by position: who beat their launch price, the traps to avoid, and how to find points per million as the season goes on.8 min read
TransfersFPL Promoted Teams 26/27: Coventry, Ipswich & Hull PicksFPL promoted teams 26/27: Coventry, Ipswich and Hull defenders all launched at £4.0m. How to judge their picks on role and minutes, and who to leave alone.7 min read
ScoringFPL Defensive Contribution: How It Works + Best PicksFPL defensive contribution (DefCon) explained: how CBIT/CBIRT thresholds bank 2 points a match, what changed for 2026/27, and the best value picks by budget.6 min read
StrategyFPL Best & Worst Fixtures 26/27: Fixture Swings by ClubFPL 2026/27 fixtures by club: who had the kindest and cruellest opening runs, how to spot the next fixture swing, and where to check every club's run to GW38.7 min read
ToolsFPL Player Prices 2026/27: Every Price, Ranked by ValueEvery FPL 2026/27 player price, ranked by value: the bargains, the traps and a Best Value XI from current prices, plus who is rising and falling tonight.10 min read
TransfersFPL Budget Enablers: How to Find Cheap Players Who StartFPL budget enablers: how to find cheap FPL players who start, freeing up budget for premiums — price tiers, minutes checks and a worked example.4 min read
BasicsBuilding your Gameweek 1 squadHow to structure your opening Fantasy Premier League team — budget, the three-per-club rule, bench strategy and the template-versus-differential balance.4 min read
ToolsExpected Points (xPts) in FPL, ExplainedWhat expected points (xPts) and expected minutes (xMins) mean in FPL, why minutes drive everything, and how our planner ranks players with them.4 min read
StrategyFPL Fixture Difficulty (FDR) ExplainedWhat FDR (fixture difficulty rating) really measures, how to read the FDR grid, and how to use fixture swings to time transfers and captaincy.4 min read
ChipsFPL chips explainedWhat the Wildcard, Free Hit, Bench Boost and Triple Captain do, and why 2026/27 gives you two full sets of chips, split at the Gameweek 19 deadline.6 min read
ScoringHow FPL scoring worksA full walkthrough of Fantasy Premier League points: goals, assists, clean sheets, defensive contribution and the 2026/27 bonus-points rebalance explained.5 min read

FPL guides

Short, practical FPL guides. Understand the decision, check the current numbers, then make your move.

Choose your captainA three-step deadline check Find your next transferValue that fits your squad Learn the scoringThe points, at a glance

For this gameweek specifically: FPL gameweek tips, captain picks , differentials, the best wildcard team and Free Hit team, updated with every deadline.

The playbook

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