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FPL Gameweek 38 Guide 2025/26

Complete GW38 tips: captain picks, transfers, differentials, fixture analysis, and chip advice.

GW38 Overview

10
Fixtures
Sun, 24 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT
Deadline

Captain Picks

The top captain choice for GW38 is Haaland with a composite score of 6.8, combining form rating (0.0) with fixture difficulty (FDR 3). B.Fernandes (0.0 form) is a strong alternative.

#PlayerClubFormFDRPtsScore
1 HaalandHaaland MCIMCI 0.0 3 239 6.8
2 B.FernandesB.Fernandes MUNMUN 0.0 4 235 6.7
3 GabrielGabriel ARSARS 0.0 3 209 6.5
4 SemenyoSemenyo MCIMCI 0.0 3 202 5.5
5 Bruno G.Bruno G. NEWNEW 0.0 3 154 5.3
Full Captain Matrix GW38 Captaincy Risk GW38

Transfer Targets

Top Buys

PlayerClubPriceFormNet Transfers
RayaRaya ARSARS £6.2m 0.0 +0
GabrielGabriel ARSARS £7.3m 0.0 +0
SalibaSaliba ARSARS £6.3m 0.0 +0
CalafioriCalafiori ARSARS £5.6m 0.0 +0
J.TimberJ.Timber ARSARS £6.0m 0.0 +0

Top Sells

PlayerClubPriceFormNet Transfers
RayaRaya ARSARS £6.2m 0.0 0
GabrielGabriel ARSARS £7.3m 0.0 0
SalibaSaliba ARSARS £6.3m 0.0 0
Full Buy/Sell GW38 Transfer Trends GW38

Fixture Analysis

Burnley have the easiest fixture in GW38 (FDR 1.0), making their assets prime targets. Aston Villa face the toughest test (FDR 5.0) — consider benching or selling their players.

Easiest Fixtures

BURBUR FDR 1.0
WHUWHU FDR 2.0
WOLWOL FDR 2.0
ARSARS FDR 3.0
BOUBOU FDR 3.0

Hardest Fixtures

AVLAVL FDR 5.0
MUNMUN FDR 4.0
CRYCRY FDR 4.0
BHABHA FDR 4.0
BREBRE FDR 4.0
Full Fixture Difficulty GW38

Differential Picks

No standout differentials identified for this gameweek.

Full Differentials GW38

Chip Strategy

GW38 is a standard gameweek with 10 fixtures. Save your chips for a more impactful week unless you have a specific strategic reason.

Full Chip Strategy Guide Chip Scenarios GW38

How This Guide Is Compiled

This GW38 guide is automatically generated from the official FPL API bootstrap-static and fixtures data. Captain picks are scored using a composite of form rating and inverse fixture difficulty. Transfer targets combine net transfer volume with form. Fixture analysis uses the official FDR ratings. Differentials are filtered by ownership under 10% with form above 4.0. All data updates every 3 hours.

Data sourced from the Official Fantasy Premier League API. Player and fixture information updated regularly from the FPL data feed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I captain in FPL GW38?
The top captain pick for GW38 is Haaland with a composite score of 6.8, combining 0.0 form with FDR 3. B.Fernandes is the best alternative.
Who should I transfer in for FPL GW38?
Top transfer targets for GW38: Raya (£6.2m, form 0.0), Gabriel (£7.3m, form 0.0), Saliba (£6.3m, form 0.0). These players combine strong form with positive transfer momentum.
Which FPL teams have the easiest fixtures in GW38?
The easiest fixtures in GW38: Burnley (FDR 1.0), West Ham (FDR 2.0), Wolves (FDR 2.0). Target players from these teams for transfers and captaincy.
Best FPL differential picks for GW38?
No standout differentials identified for this gameweek.
Should I use my FPL chip in GW38?
GW38 is a standard gameweek. Save your chips for a more impactful DGW or BGW.
When is the FPL GW38 deadline?
The FPL Gameweek 38 deadline is Sun, 24 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT. Make sure all transfers and captain picks are confirmed before this time.
Who should I sell in FPL GW38?
Players to consider selling for GW38: Raya (0 net transfers, form 0.0), Gabriel (0 net transfers, form 0.0), Saliba (0 net transfers, form 0.0). Negative transfer momentum often signals upcoming price drops.