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FPL Gameweek 8 Guide 2026/27

Complete GW8 tips: captain picks, transfers, differentials, fixture analysis, and chip advice.

GW8 Overview

10
Fixtures
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT
Deadline

Captain Picks

The top captain choice for GW8 is Schade with a composite score of 55.8, combining form rating (12.0) with fixture difficulty (FDR 2). Schuster (8.5 form) is a strong alternative.

#PlayerClubFormFDRPtsScore
1 SchadeSchade BREBRE 12.0 2 39 55.8
2 SchusterSchuster BREBRE 8.5 2 21 41.0
3 GroßGroß BHABHA 15.5 4 47 40.4
4 BogleBogle LEELEE 10.0 3 42 38.4
5 SemenyoSemenyo MCIMCI 10.0 3 33 36.6
Full Captain Matrix GW8

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 GW8

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

BREBRE FDR 2.0
CHECHE FDR 2.0
COVCOV FDR 2.0
FULFUL FDR 2.0
NFONFO FDR 2.0

Hardest Fixtures

EVEEVE FDR 5.0
TOTTOT FDR 4.0
BHABHA FDR 4.0
BOUBOU FDR 4.0
AVLAVL FDR 4.0
Full Fixture Difficulty GW8

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 GW8

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.

Full Chip Strategy Guide Chip Scenarios GW8

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?
The top captain pick for GW8 is Schade with a composite score of 55.8, combining 12.0 form with FDR 2. Schuster is the best alternative.
Who should I transfer in for FPL GW8?
Top transfer targets for GW8: 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 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: 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 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: 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.