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FPL GW25 Review · 2025/26

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February 9, 2026By FPLai

Scoreboard

How the field scored

58Average
73Green Arrow
88Elite

Key takeaways

Gameweek 25 was a truly mixed bag, showcasing both explosive differential hauls and the steady consistency of premium assets. While the average score was 58, top managers navigated significant captaincy decisions, with some popular choices delivering modestly and others falling flat. These outcomes offer crucial insights for strategising ahead of Gameweek 26.

- Best decision of the GW: Backing Chelsea's Palmer (20 points, 13.1% ownership) for a huge differential haul. - Biggest popular mistake: Captaining Semenyo (49.3% ownership) for a mere 4 points, a significant contrast to Haaland's return. - One actionable takeaway for GW26: Reassess your bench and differential picks; hidden gems can unlock substantial rank gains.

Captaincy verdict

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Haaland
69% owned
Base11 Captain22
Delivered
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Semenyo
49.3% owned
Base2 Captain4
Missed
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João Pedro
43.2% owned
Base8 Captain16
Missed
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Gabriel
41.7% owned
Base6 Captain12
Missed
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Guéhi
36.5% owned
Base3 Captain6
Missed

Heroes & villains

Heroes

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Palmer
CHE · 13.1% owned

Instrumental in Chelsea's 3-1 away win against Wolves, delivering multiple attacking returns for a massive individual haul.

20pts
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Dewsbury-Hall
EVE · 2.6% owned

Crucial attacking contributions in Everton's 2-1 victory over Fulham, rewarding his low ownership.

13pts
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Gyökeres
ARS · 11.3% owned

Played a central role in Arsenal's dominant 3-0 home win and clean sheet against Sunderland, providing significant attacking returns.

12pts
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Dalot
MUN · 4.1% owned

Defensive solidity and attacking involvement in Manchester United's 2-0 clean sheet win against Tottenham, showcasing strong all-around performance.

12pts

Villains

SemenyoMCI · 49.3% owned — A significant captaincy differential bust, returning minimal points despite Manchester City's 2-1 away win against Liverpool, disappointing nearly half of managers.
2
Van de VenTOT · 24.3% owned — Tottenham conceded two goals and failed to keep a clean sheet in their 2-0 loss to Manchester United, further compounded by a teammate's red card.
1
DúbravkaBUR · 32.8% owned — Conceded two goals in Burnley's 2-0 home loss to West Ham, resulting in a blank and disappointment for his high ownership amongst goalkeepers.
1

The lesson

Exploit Differential Form

Gameweek 25 highlighted how low-ownership players like Palmer (20 pts), Dewsbury-Hall (13 pts), and O.Dango (12 pts) can deliver massive hauls. Identifying these in-form, overlooked gems can create significant rank advantages.

Actionable for GW26

Captaincy: Consistency vs. Risk

While Haaland (22 captain pts) provided a solid baseline, highly-owned alternatives like Semenyo (4 captain pts) completely misfired. This reinforces the balance between banking on a proven asset and taking a calculated differential risk.

Actionable for GW26

Defensive Stability is Paramount

Defenders like Van de Ven (1 pt) and goalkeepers like Dúbravka (1 pt) blanked for significant ownership, further hurt by goals conceded and even teammate red cards. Clean sheets remain the bedrock of defensive returns.

Actionable for GW26

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the average FPL score in Gameweek 25?
The average FPL score in Gameweek 25 was 58 points. A score of 73+ was needed for a green arrow, while 88+ was considered an elite score.
Who were the highest scoring FPL players in Gameweek 25?
The top FPL performers in Gameweek 25 were: Palmer (20 pts), Dewsbury-Hall (13 pts), Gyökeres (12 pts), Dalot (12 pts).
Did the top FPL captain picks deliver in Gameweek 25?
Haaland delivered as captain in GW25 with 22 captain points (11 base points).
Which FPL players disappointed in Gameweek 25?
The biggest FPL disappointments in Gameweek 25 were: Semenyo (2 pts), Van de Ven (1 pts), Dúbravka (1 pts).