FPL Gameweek 5 Guide 2026/27

Complete GW5 tips: captain picks, transfers, differentials, fixture analysis, and chip advice.

GW5 Overview

10
Fixtures
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Deadline

Captain Picks

On form and fixtures alone, Haaland, Henderson and N.Jackson stand out for GW5. This table ranks by form and fixture difficulty only and is not an FPLai recommendation.

#PlayerClubFormFDRPtsForm x fixture score
1 HaalandHaaland MCIMCI 9.0 3 66 35.2
2 HendersonHenderson CHECHE 7.7 3 25 29.3
3 N.JacksonN.Jackson AVLAVL 8.0 3 34 28.9
4 NetoNeto CHECHE 7.7 3 37 27.7
5 Dewsbury-HallDewsbury-Hall EVEEVE 5.7 2 37 27.4
Full Captain Matrix GW5

Transfer Targets

Top Buys

PlayerClubPriceFormNet Transfers
N.JacksonN.Jackson AVLAVL £6.7m 8.0 +194,294
TavernierTavernier BOUBOU £6.3m 3.7 +102,784
KonsaKonsa ARSARS £4.6m 9.0 +48,327
ManzambiManzambi AVLAVL £6.0m 5.7 +38,723
De CuyperDe Cuyper BHABHA £5.3m 7.0 +30,828

Top Sells

PlayerClubPriceFormNet Transfers
SakaSaka ARSARS £9.5m 1.7 -87,980
Calvert-LewinCalvert-Lewin LEELEE £6.1m 3.7 -71,920
SzoboszlaiSzoboszlai LIVLIV £6.7m 0.3 -52,653
Buy & Sell Ratings Transfer Trends GW5

Fixture Analysis

Everton have the easiest fixture in GW5 (FDR 2.0), making their assets prime targets. Sunderland face the toughest test (FDR 5.0) — consider benching or selling their players.

Easiest Fixtures

EVEEVE FDR 2.0
LEELEE FDR 2.0
NEWNEW FDR 2.0
NFONFO FDR 2.0
AVLAVL FDR 3.0

Hardest Fixtures

SUNSUN FDR 5.0
FULFUL FDR 4.0
BHABHA FDR 4.0
BREBRE FDR 4.0
BOUBOU FDR 4.0
Full Fixture Difficulty GW5

Differential Picks

These low-ownership players (under 10% selected) have strong recent form. N.Jackson leads with 8.0 form at just 6.0% ownership.

PlayerClubPriceFormOwned
N.JacksonN.Jackson AVLAVL £6.7m 8.0 6.0%
HendersonHenderson CHECHE £4.9m 7.7 1.4%
NetoNeto CHECHE £6.6m 7.7 3.7%
WhiteWhite ARSARS £5.4m 7.0 4.4%
DokuDoku MCIMCI £7.5m 6.7 3.6%
Full Differentials GW5

Chip Strategy

GW5 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 GW5

How This Guide Is Compiled

This GW5 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 GW5?
On form and fixtures alone, Haaland, Henderson and N.Jackson stand out for GW5. This table ranks by form and fixture difficulty only and is not an FPLai recommendation.
Who should I transfer in for FPL GW5?
Top transfer targets for GW5: N.Jackson (£6.7m, form 8.0), Tavernier (£6.3m, form 3.7), Konsa (£4.6m, form 9.0). These players combine strong form with positive transfer momentum.
Which FPL teams have the easiest fixtures in GW5?
The easiest fixtures in GW5: Everton (FDR 2.0), Leeds (FDR 2.0), Newcastle (FDR 2.0). Target players from these teams for transfers and captaincy.
Best FPL differential picks for GW5?
Top differentials for GW5: N.Jackson (6.0% owned, form 8.0), Henderson (1.4% owned, form 7.7), Neto (3.7% owned, form 7.7). Low ownership means big rank gains if they haul.
Should I use my FPL chip in GW5?
GW5 is a standard gameweek. Save your chips for a more impactful DGW or BGW.
When is the FPL GW5 deadline?
The FPL Gameweek 5 deadline is Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT. Make sure all transfers and captain picks are confirmed before this time.
Who should I sell in FPL GW5?
Players to consider selling for GW5: Saka (-87,980 net transfers, form 1.7), Calvert-Lewin (-71,920 net transfers, form 3.7), Szoboszlai (-52,653 net transfers, form 0.3). Negative transfer momentum often signals upcoming price drops.