FPL GW26 Review · 2025/26
GW26 Reviewhow did you do?
Scoreboard
How the field scored
Key takeaways
Gameweek 26 proved to be an average scoring affair, with the overall average landing at 58 points. Captaincy was a mixed bag, offering both explosive differentials and significant blanks for popular choices. Navigating this landscape required astute decision-making, and we'll unpack the key lessons to carry forward into Gameweek 27.
• Best decision of the GW: Captaining Semenyo (MCI) for a massive 28 points, outscoring popular alternatives significantly. • Biggest popular mistake: The widespread captaincy of Erling Haaland (MCI), returning just 10 points for 68% of managers. • One actionable takeaway for GW27: Explore differentials in highly-owned defensive teams for explosive, less-expected returns.
Captaincy verdict
Heroes & villains
Heroes
Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Sunderland secured a clean sheet, augmented by significant attacking and bonus points for Virgil.
Despite Arsenal failing to keep a clean sheet in either fixture, Hincapie delivered explosive attacking returns from defence.
Instrumental for Arsenal, Rice provided key attacking contributions resulting in a double-digit haul.
Scored big in Manchester City's dominant 3-0 win over Fulham, combining attacking returns with a clean sheet.
Villains
The lesson
Don't Chase Ownership Blindly
High ownership doesn't guarantee returns, as evidenced by Haaland and Fernandes. Focus on form, fixtures, and underlying stats rather than popular consensus alone.
Actionable for GW27Exploit Defensive Differentials
Virgil and Hincapie demonstrated that defenders, particularly those with attacking threat or from strong defensive units, can offer massive differential hauls, especially if overlooked.
Actionable for GW27Target Strong Home Fixtures
Manchester City's dominant 3-0 home win highlights the potential for big hauls from players in strong teams with favourable home matches, especially against weaker opposition.
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