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FPL Gameweek 4 Guide 2026/27

Complete GW4 tips: captain picks, transfers, differentials, fixture analysis, and chip advice.

GW4 Overview

10
Fixtures
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Deadline

Captain Picks

The top captain choice for GW4 is Groß with a composite score of 71.4, combining form rating (15.5) with fixture difficulty (FDR 2). Kostoulas (10.0 form) is a strong alternative.

#PlayerClubFormFDRPtsScore
1 GroßGroß BHABHA 15.5 2 47 71.4
2 KostoulasKostoulas BHABHA 10.0 2 28 45.6
3 SchadeSchade BREBRE 12.0 3 39 43.8
4 De CuyperDe Cuyper BHABHA 8.5 2 38 41.6
5 BogleBogle LEELEE 10.0 3 42 38.4
Full Captain Matrix GW4

Transfer Targets

Top Buys

PlayerClubPriceFormNet Transfers
GroßGroß BHABHA £5.9m 15.5 +821,735
SchadeSchade BREBRE £6.2m 12.0 +392,176
KostoulasKostoulas BHABHA £5.6m 10.0 +316,059
De CuyperDe Cuyper BHABHA £5.0m 8.5 +294,150
HallHall NEWNEW £5.3m 6.5 +239,594

Top Sells

PlayerClubPriceFormNet Transfers
João PedroJoão Pedro CHECHE £7.7m 4.3 -345,327
SzoboszlaiSzoboszlai LIVLIV £6.9m 2.5 -190,916
ElangaElanga NEWNEW £6.1m 0.0 -173,213
Buy & Sell Ratings Transfer Trends GW4

Fixture Analysis

Brighton have the easiest fixture in GW4 (FDR 2.0), making their assets prime targets. Sunderland face the toughest test (FDR 4.0) — consider benching or selling their players.

Easiest Fixtures

BHABHA FDR 2.0
CHECHE FDR 2.0
CRYCRY FDR 2.0
LIVLIV FDR 2.0
ARSARS FDR 3.0

Hardest Fixtures

SUNSUN FDR 4.0
MUNMUN FDR 4.0
MCIMCI FDR 4.0
HULHUL FDR 4.0
FULFUL FDR 4.0
Full Fixture Difficulty GW4

Differential Picks

These low-ownership players (under 10% selected) have strong recent form. Kostoulas leads with 10.0 form at just 4.5% ownership.

PlayerClubPriceFormOwned
KostoulasKostoulas BHABHA £5.6m 10.0 4.5%
BogleBogle LEELEE £4.6m 10.0 7.3%
BrobbeyBrobbey SUNSUN £5.7m 9.0 6.9%
SchusterSchuster BREBRE £4.5m 8.5 0.3%
A.BeckerA.Becker LIVLIV £5.5m 8.5 4.2%
Full Differentials GW4

Chip Strategy

GW4 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 GW4

How This Guide Is Compiled

This GW4 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 GW4?
The top captain pick for GW4 is Groß with a composite score of 71.4, combining 15.5 form with FDR 2. Kostoulas is the best alternative.
Who should I transfer in for FPL GW4?
Top transfer targets for GW4: Groß (£5.9m, form 15.5), Schade (£6.2m, form 12.0), Kostoulas (£5.6m, form 10.0). These players combine strong form with positive transfer momentum.
Which FPL teams have the easiest fixtures in GW4?
The easiest fixtures in GW4: Brighton (FDR 2.0), Chelsea (FDR 2.0), Crystal Palace (FDR 2.0). Target players from these teams for transfers and captaincy.
Best FPL differential picks for GW4?
Top differentials for GW4: Kostoulas (4.5% owned, form 10.0), Bogle (7.3% owned, form 10.0), Brobbey (6.9% owned, form 9.0). Low ownership means big rank gains if they haul.
Should I use my FPL chip in GW4?
GW4 is a standard gameweek. Save your chips for a more impactful DGW or BGW.
When is the FPL GW4 deadline?
The FPL Gameweek 4 deadline is Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT. Make sure all transfers and captain picks are confirmed before this time.
Who should I sell in FPL GW4?
Players to consider selling for GW4: João Pedro (-345,327 net transfers, form 4.3), Szoboszlai (-190,916 net transfers, form 2.5), Elanga (-173,213 net transfers, form 0.0). Negative transfer momentum often signals upcoming price drops.