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FPL Gameweek 7 guide: captaincy, fixtures and team news
Plan FPL Gameweek 7 with the deadline, key fixtures, injury checks and captaincy considerations. Compare live predicted points and lineups before saving.
Gameweek 7 has ten fixtures and a deadline of Saturday 17 October at 11:00 UK time. Manchester City, Fulham and Spurs host the three promoted clubs. European matches and late fitness updates may affect selection, so finish your decisions with the latest predicted lineups and injury news.
This guide records the position on Wednesday 14 October. The linked tools show the latest available projections; the team news below is a dated snapshot.
Captaincy: start with minutes, then compare points
Manchester City host Ipswich, making Haaland a natural player to compare with the leading options on our captain page. Fulham face Hull and Spurs host Coventry, giving their attackers home fixtures to consider too.
A promising fixture does not guarantee a start. Compare expected minutes, start probability and predicted points together, especially after a midweek match. The live rankings are more useful than a points total frozen into a Wednesday article.
Liverpool: keep a playing substitute ready
Isak, Gakpo and Szoboszlai did not travel for Liverpool's Champions League match at LASK. Their European absence does not settle Saturday's availability at Brentford. Gravenberch is suspended for that league match following his dismissal against Manchester City.
Check Liverpool's club update and LASK team news before treating an injured attacker as a confirmed weekend absence.
Injury transfers: recheck last week's flags
Wednesday's official FPL snapshot no longer flags Havertz, Palmer or João Pedro. Saliba and Tzolis remain unavailable; Hincapie, Zubimendi, Shaw and Mainoo are doubtful. An expected return date is a reason to check the next update, rather than a promise of a start.
The snapshot uses the official FPL player feed. Revisit injuries and lineups before making a transfer.
Save the chips until the squad needs them
Every club has one Gameweek 7 fixture. Check whether normal transfers and your bench cover the absences before spending a Free Hit. If you have already decided to wildcard, use the planner to compare future fixtures as well as this weekend's projected points.
For the current player shortlists, see GW7 tips, captain picks and differentials.
Frequently asked questions
When is the FPL Gameweek 7 deadline?
The deadline is Saturday 17 October 2026 at 11:00 UK time, or 10:00 UTC. Everton against Chelsea is the first fixture, kicking off at 12:30 UK time.
Is Gameweek 7 a blank or double gameweek?
No. Each of the twenty Premier League clubs has one fixture in Gameweek 7.
Are Liverpool's injured attackers ruled out of Gameweek 7?
Liverpool confirmed that Isak, Gakpo and Szoboszlai missed the Champions League trip to LASK. That does not by itself rule them out of Saturday's Brentford match; check the latest fitness update before the deadline.