FPL GW8 Guide 2026/27

GW8 Overview

10

Fixtures

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Deadline

Captain Picks

FPLai's captain pick for GW8 is Haaland (AVL (A), owned by 77%, 6.6 xPts). The differential is Neto (2.8% owned).

#	Player	Club	Fixture	Owned	Role
1	Haaland	MCI	AVL (A)	77%	Our pick
2	Mbeumo	MUN	BOU (H)	20.8%	Alternative
3	Rogers	CHE	TOT (H)	48.5%
4	Neto	CHE	TOT (H)	2.8%	Differential
5	Palmer	CHE	TOT (H)	27%

Transfer Targets

Top Buys

Player	Club	Price	Form	Net Transfers
Tavernier	BOU	£6.2m	5.5	+286,505
Groß	BHA	£6.2m	5.5	+202,686
De Cuyper	BHA	£5.3m	10.5	+191,041
Cherki	MCI	£8.0m	5.0	+169,479
Rogers	CHE	£8.0m	5.5	+164,774

Top Sells

Player	Club	Price	Form	Net Transfers
Semenyo	MCI	£8.3m	2.0	-387,524
Szoboszlai	LIV	£6.8m	0.5	-386,024
B.Fernandes	MUN	£11.8m	1.0	-295,085

Fixture Analysis

Brentford have the easiest fixture in GW8 (FDR 2.0), making their assets prime targets. Everton face the toughest test (FDR 5.0) — consider benching or selling their players.

Easiest Fixtures

BRE FDR 2.0

CHE FDR 2.0

COV FDR 2.0

FUL FDR 2.0

NFO FDR 2.0

Hardest Fixtures

EVE FDR 5.0

TOT FDR 4.0

BHA FDR 4.0

BOU FDR 4.0

AVL FDR 4.0

Differential Picks

These low-ownership players (under 10% selected) have strong recent form. Henderson leads with 10.5 form at just 1.2% ownership.

Player	Club	Price	Form	Owned
Henderson	CHE	£4.9m	10.5	1.2%
Neto	CHE	£6.5m	10.0	2.9%
Evanilson	BOU	£6.1m	9.5	4.8%
Vuskovic	BHA	£5.1m	9.5	5.9%
Manzambi	AVL	£6.0m	8.0	2.8%

Chip Strategy

GW8 is a standard gameweek with 10 fixtures. Save your chips for a more impactful week unless you have a specific strategic reason.

How This Guide Is Compiled

This GW8 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 GW8?

FPLai's captain pick for GW8 is Haaland (AVL (A), owned by 77%, 6.6 xPts). The differential is Neto (2.8% owned).

Who should I transfer in for FPL GW8?

Top transfer targets for GW8: Tavernier (£6.2m, form 5.5), Groß (£6.2m, form 5.5), De Cuyper (£5.3m, form 10.5). These players combine strong form with positive transfer momentum.

Which FPL teams have the easiest fixtures in GW8?

The easiest fixtures in GW8: Brentford (FDR 2.0), Chelsea (FDR 2.0), Coventry City (FDR 2.0). Target players from these teams for transfers and captaincy.

Best FPL differential picks for GW8?

Top differentials for GW8: Henderson (1.2% owned, form 10.5), Neto (2.9% owned, form 10.0), Evanilson (4.8% owned, form 9.5). Low ownership means big rank gains if they haul.

Should I use my FPL chip in GW8?

GW8 is a standard gameweek. Save your chips for a more impactful DGW or BGW.

When is the FPL GW8 deadline?

The FPL Gameweek 8 deadline is Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT. Make sure all transfers and captain picks are confirmed before this time.

Who should I sell in FPL GW8?

Players to consider selling for GW8: Semenyo (-387,524 net transfers, form 2.0), Szoboszlai (-386,024 net transfers, form 0.5), B.Fernandes (-295,085 net transfers, form 1.0). Negative transfer momentum often signals upcoming price drops.