Last refreshed

FPL GW36 Review · 2025/26

GW36 Reviewhow did you do?

Scoreboard

How the field scored

65Average
80Green Arrow
95Elite
Below avgGreen arrowElite

Key takeaways

GW36 was shaped by captaincy outcomes and a few high-impact hauls. The best returns came from managers who trusted role plus fixture, while several popular picks failed to keep pace with the average score.

  • Best decision: backing players with clear routes to points, led by De Cuyper.
  • Biggest mistake: carrying too much exposure to highly owned blanks.
  • Next action: check fixture quality and minutes security before chasing last week's points.

Captaincy verdict

Fantasy Premier League player headshot
64.5% owned
Base11 Captain22
Missed
Fantasy Premier League player headshot
47.7% owned
Base12 Captain24
Missed
Fantasy Premier League player headshot
47.6% owned
Base3 Captain6
Missed
Fantasy Premier League player headshot
45.5% owned
Base11 Captain22
Missed
Fantasy Premier League player headshot
38.3% owned
Base2 Captain4
Missed

Heroes & villains

Heroes

Fantasy Premier League player headshot
BHA · 1.6% owned

2 assists plus bonus potential pushed the score.

15pts
Fantasy Premier League player headshot
MCI · 32.7% owned

A 15-point return beat the gameweek baseline.

15pts
Fantasy Premier League player headshot
EVE · 11.7% owned

1 goal contribution made the difference.

15pts
Fantasy Premier League player headshot
BHA · 0.9% owned

1 goal contribution made the difference.

14pts

Villains

João PedroCHE · 38.3% owned — João Pedro was widely owned but returned 2 points, which made captaincy and starting-XI choices feel expensive.
2
ThiagoBRE · 32.1% owned — Thiago was widely owned but returned 2 points, which made captaincy and starting-XI choices feel expensive.
2
VirgilLIV · 30.5% owned — Virgil was widely owned but returned 2 points, which made captaincy and starting-XI choices feel expensive.
2

The lesson

Do not ignore minutes security

The gap between a good pick and a useful pick is often whether the player stays on the pitch long enough to reach bonus and late attacking returns.

Actionable for GW37

Ownership still changes rank impact

A blank from a highly owned player hurts less than a blank from an isolated differential, but it still blocks green arrows if the alternative hauls.

Actionable for GW37

Use fixture quality as a tiebreaker

When two players are close, the easier fixture and clearer role should decide the move rather than last week's headline score.

Actionable for GW37

Get GW37 captain picks

Run Fast Analysis before your next deadline to turn these lessons into squad-specific moves.

GW37 captain picks

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the average FPL score in Gameweek 36?
The average FPL score in Gameweek 36 was 65 points. A score of 80+ was needed for a green arrow, while 95+ was considered an elite score.
Who were the highest scoring FPL players in Gameweek 36?
The top FPL performers in Gameweek 36 were: De Cuyper (15 pts), Guéhi (15 pts), Tarkowski (15 pts), Dunk (14 pts).
Did the top FPL captain picks deliver in Gameweek 36?
Haaland disappointed as captain in GW36 with 22 captain points (11 base points).
Which FPL players disappointed in Gameweek 36?
The biggest FPL disappointments in Gameweek 36 were: João Pedro (2 pts), Thiago (2 pts), Virgil (2 pts).