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Short, useful guides for smarter FPL decisions — plus product updates.
How Our FPL Model Did in GW1 & GW2 2026/27 - The Full Scorecard
Every number from our prediction model's first two gameweeks — GW2 matched its benchmark and the model's own team sits in the top 11%, plus the week a naive price ranking beat our top ten and the timing result that made us change how often the model runs.
Read →Best Budget & Value FPL Picks 2026/27: Cheap Enablers & Points-Per-Million Kings
The best value and budget FPL picks for 2026/27 by points per million — cheap defenders, budget goalkeepers, value midfielders and the £4.0–£4.5m enablers that fund a Haaland attack. Real prices and 2025/26 returns.
Read →FPL Template Team 2026/27: Best GW1 Draft & Most-Owned XI
A ready-to-copy £100.0m FPL template squad for 2026/27 built from live pre-season ownership, plus a Bruno-less differential build and the GW1 captain pick. Real prices, real ownership.
Read →Best FPL Players 2026/27: Top Picks by Position for Your GW1 Squad
The best FPL players to pick for 2026/27 by position, with real launch prices, 2025/26 returns and live pre-season ownership — Haaland, Bruno, João Pedro, Szoboszlai and the best value picks.
Read →FPL Best Fixtures 2026/27: Easiest Opening Runs & Teams to Target
The best FPL fixtures for 2026/27 by the official difficulty ratings: Everton, Liverpool, Man Utd and Newcastle open easiest, Bournemouth toughest. Full GW1 fixtures and who to target early.
Read →Haaland at £15.5m: Captain, Own or Fade in FPL 2026/27? (+ Life After Salah)
Should you pick Haaland at a record £15.5m in FPL 2026/27? The case to own, the case to fade, how the no-Salah era changes his value, and how to structure your squad either way.
Read →FPL 2026/27 Changes: New Rules, Bonus Points, Features & Player Prices
Everything new for FPL 2026/27: the Bonus Points System rework, live in-play points and mini-league updates, a later score lockdown, 11 position changes, and record prices — Haaland £15.5m and no Salah.
Read →FPL Predicted Points: How Our Model Works & How Accurate It Is
How the FPL Pulse predicted points model works: the data it learns from, how we tested it on 19 held-out gameweeks, and the full accuracy results against FPL's own xP - including the one metric where xP still wins.
Read →When Does FPL 2026/27 Start? Launch Date, GW1 Deadline & Key Dates
FPL 2026/27 starts Friday 21 August 2026 with Arsenal v Coventry, and the game is expected to launch in late July. Every key date, the expected GW1 deadline, and a pre-season checklist.
Read →FPL Gameweek 38 Review 2025/26: Erik Ibsen Wins Overall on 2,582pts, Haaland Blanks, Dorgu 18pts
Complete FPL GW38 finale: Erik Ibsen (Denmark) wins FPL Overall on 2,582 points in his rookie season, captaining Bruno Fernandes over Haaland on the final day. Patrick Dorgu top of GW38 on 18pts, Man City 1-2 Aston Villa upset, Haaland 0 mins. Average 41, top score 117, season-high 745k Bench Boosts and 330k Triple Captains.
Read →FPL Gameweek 37 Review 2025/26: Watkins 15pts, Virgil Brace, Haaland Stalls at Bournemouth
Complete FPL GW37 analysis: Watkins 15pts (2G,1A) in Villa's 4-2 over Liverpool, Virgil 14pts as a goal-scoring CB, O. Dango 15pts differential brace, Haaland just 9pts as MCI draw 1-1 at Bournemouth. Average 53, top score 131, 259k Triple Captains and a season-high 493k Bench Boosts.
Read →FPL Transfer Planner: Multi-Gameweek Planning with EO & Fixture Ratings
Plan FPL transfers up to 5 gameweeks ahead with effective ownership, fixture ratings, captain tiers (Shield/Sword/Diamond) and chip-aware scheduling. How the Transfer Planner works and how to use it well.
Read →FPL AI 2026: The Best AI Tools for Fantasy Premier League
Searched 'FPL AI'? The 2026 landscape: AI assistants, AI transfer suggestions, AI captain picks and AI mini-league simulators — what they do, what they're good at, and which ones to try.
Read →FPL Gameweek 36 Review 2025/26: Man City DGW Dominates, 1.4M Triple Captains, De Cuyper 15pts
Complete FPL GW36 analysis: Man City's DGW delivers two 3-0 wins, Guéhi & Donnarumma 15/14pts, Haaland 11pts in only 90min, De Cuyper 15pts at 1.7% ownership. 1.4M Triple Captains, 464k Bench Boosts played. Average 65, top score 145.
Read →FPL Gameweek 35 Review 2025/26: Awoniyi 16pts, Man Utd Stun Liverpool, Haaland Trap Strikes Again
Complete FPL GW35 analysis: Awoniyi 16pts at 0.3% ownership as Forest beat Chelsea 3-1, Gyökeres 16pts in Arsenal's 3-0 over Fulham, Man Utd shock Liverpool 3-2, Haaland captains punished again as Man City draw 3-3 at Everton. 310k Wildcards played.
Read →FPL Gameweek 34 Review 2025/26: BGW Carnage, Haaland Captain Trap, Igor Jesus 14pts
Complete FPL GW34 analysis: a 7-fixture Blank Gameweek with six teams missing (BUR, BOU, BHA, CHE, LEE, MCI). Haaland captains punished by Man City's blank, Igor Jesus 14pts at 1.9% ownership, Forest demolish Sunderland 5-0. 1.09M Free Hits played.
Read →FPL Terminology Explained: The Complete Glossary of Fantasy Premier League Terms
Every FPL term explained in plain English. EO, differentials, TC, Free Hit, BGW, DGW, xG, xPts, template, nailed, fodder, BPS and more - with examples and practical tips grouped by theme.
Read →How to Win Your FPL Mini-League: The Complete Data-Driven Guide
Effective ownership, differentials, captaincy, chip timing, attack-vs-defend posture, and rival scouting — the complete strategic guide to winning your FPL mini-league, backed by simulator data.
Read →FPL Gameweek 33 Review 2025/26: Gibbs-White Hat-Trick 20pts, DGW Defenders Dominate
Complete FPL GW33 analysis with six DGW teams (LEE, MCI, BHA, BOU, BUR, CHE). Gibbs-White 20pts hat-trick in an SGW, Justin 19pts from Leeds' DGW, Groß 16pts (2A + 5 bonus), Haaland 13pts across Man City's double.
Read →FPL Gameweek 31 Review 2025/26: Beto 16pts, Forest Demolish Spurs 3-0
Complete FPL Gameweek 31 analysis: Reduced 8-fixture gameweek due to EFL Cup final. Beto's 16-point haul leads Everton's 3-0 rout of Chelsea, Neco Williams 15pts with 2 assists and clean sheet as Forest crush Spurs.
Read →FPL Gameweek 30 Review 2025/26: 9 Clean Sheets, Defenders Dominate
Complete FPL Gameweek 30 analysis: Record 9 clean sheets from 10 matches in the most defensive gameweek of the season. Mavropanos 12pts, Saliba 11pts, 7 defenders in the top 10.
Read →FPL Gameweek 29 Review 2025/26: João Pedro Hat-Trick 19pts, Tarkowski 15pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 29 analysis: João Pedro's stunning 19-point hat-trick in Chelsea's 4-1 demolition of Villa, Tarkowski 15pts with goal and clean sheet, 6 clean sheets across the gameweek.
Read →FPL Gameweek 28 Review 2025/26: Damsgaard 18pts, 36-Goal Thriller
Complete FPL Gameweek 28 analysis: Damsgaard's 18-point haul in Brentford's 4-3 win at Burnley, 36 goals across 10 matches in the highest-scoring gameweek, Liverpool thrash West Ham 5-2.
Read →FPL Gameweek 27 Review 2025/26: O'Reilly 17pts, Arsenal Thrash Spurs 4-1
Complete FPL Gameweek 27 analysis: O'Reilly's 17-point defensive brace, Arsenal dominate Spurs 4-1 with Eze and Gyokeres braces, Henderson 16pts with 7 saves.
Read →FPL Gameweek 26 Review 2025/26: Virgil 17pts, Arsenal DGW, Man City Dominate
Complete FPL Gameweek 26 analysis: Virgil van Dijk tops with 17pts, Arsenal Double Gameweek delivers, Man City blank Fulham 3-0.
Read →FPL Gameweek 25 Review 2025/26: Palmer Hat-Trick 20pts, Arsenal Lead
Complete FPL Gameweek 25 analysis: Palmer's stunning 20-point hat-trick, Arsenal lead with 4.94 average, Man City stun Liverpool 2-1 away.
Read →FPL Gameweek 24 Review 2025/26: Madueke & Diarra 14pts, Sunderland Lead
Complete FPL Gameweek 24 analysis: Sunderland lead with 5.47 average, Madueke and Diarra share 14-point hauls, average score jumps to 55.
Read →FPL Gameweek 23 Review 2025/26: Estevao & Szoboszlai 13pts, Forest Lead
Complete FPL Gameweek 23 analysis: Nottingham Forest lead with 5.71 average, Estevao and Szoboszlai share 13-point hauls, returns at 37.0%.
Read →FPL Gameweek 23 Strategy: Carrick Bounce, City's New Wall & Key Picks
FPL GW23 strategy guide: Navigate the Carrick bounce at Man United, City's Guehi & Donnarumma arrivals, Brentford differentials, and the big Arsenal vs United clash.
Read →FPL Gameweek 22 Review 2025/26: Dorgu's 15pts, Everton Lead, City Collapse
Complete FPL Gameweek 22 analysis: Everton lead with 5.67 average, Dorgu's 15-point defensive masterclass, Man City disaster at 1.38, returns strong at 41.9%.
Read →FPL Wildcard Planner: Visual Squad Builder & Draft Slots
Plan your FPL wildcard with our visual squad builder. Click any player to find replacements, track budget in real-time, save multiple drafts, and validate squad rules automatically.
Read →FPL Insights: Player Stats, Form Leaders & Value Picks Analysis
Discover FPL form leaders, value picks, and team defensive vulnerabilities with customizable gameweek ranges. Analyze player stats, points per 90, and export detailed data to CSV.
Read →FPL Captain Picks: History Analysis & Future Recommendations
Analyze your FPL captain history to see optimal pick rate and points left on the table. Get future captain recommendations with Shield, Sword, and Diamond tiers based on form, fixtures, and ownership.
Read →FPL Mini-League Live Tracker: Real-Time Standings & Rival Analysis
Track your FPL mini-league live with real-time standings, projected bonus points, auto-sub detection, and effective ownership analysis. See rival captains, transfers, and chips as matches unfold.
Read →FPL AI Assistant: Get Personalized Transfer & Captain Advice
Meet The Gaffer's Pulse - your AI-powered FPL assistant that knows your team, fixtures, and budget. Get instant captain picks, transfer recommendations, bench order advice, and team analysis tailored to your squad.
Read →Reddit Sentiment Analysis: Finding FPL Differentials Before the Crowd
Use FPL Reddit sentiment analysis to find differentials before they trend. Daily AI-powered insights from r/FantasyPL reveal panic sells, emerging picks, captain consensus, and rotation concerns.
Read →FPL Season Simulation: Mini-League Predictions & Projections
Use our FPL season simulation tool to get accurate mini-league projections. 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations calculate your win probability, top 3 chances, and projected finish with AI-powered advice.
Read →FPL Gameweek 21 Review 2025/26: Brentford Dominate, Barnes Hauls 15pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 21 analysis: Brentford lead with 6.00 average, Harvey Barnes' 15-point midfield masterclass, Collins 13pts, Sesko 13pts, returns strong at 41.4%.
Read →FPL Gameweek 20 Review 2025/26: Three 17-Point Hauls, Wolves Excel
Complete FPL Gameweek 20 analysis: Wolves lead with 5.27 average, Rice, Thiago, and Thiaw all haul 17 points, returns normalize to 36.6%.
Read →FPL Gameweek 19 Review 2025/26: Everton Excel, Garner Hauls 16pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 19 analysis: Everton lead with 6.77 average, James Garner's 16-point midfield masterclass, Gabriel's 15pts, returns surge to 43.2%.
Read →FPL Gameweek 18 Review 2025/26: Man United Excel, Schade Hauls 20pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 18 analysis: Man United lead with 7.21 average, Kevin Schade's stunning 20-point midfield haul, Dorgu's 17pts, Watkins' 12pts, returns hold at 38.6%.
Read →Use Your FPL Chips Before GW19: They All Reset in GW20
Don't waste your first-half FPL chips! Wildcard, Free Hit, Bench Boost and Triple Captain all reset in Gameweek 20. Here's how to use them before the deadline.
Read →FPL Gameweek 17 Review 2025/26: Brentford Excel, Lewis-Potter Hauls 21pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 17 analysis: Brentford lead with 7.74 average, Lewis-Potter's stunning 21-point defensive haul, Rogers' 15pts, Haaland's 16pts, returns surge to 38.4%.
Read →FPL Gameweek 16 Review 2025/26: Man City Excel, Hudson-Odoi Hauls 19pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 16 analysis: Man City lead with 7.98 average, Callum Hudson-Odoi's stunning 19-point haul, Gusto's 18pts, Haaland & Ekitike 13pts.
Read →FPL Gameweek 15 Review 2025/26: Man City Dominate, Bruno Hauls 18pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 15 analysis: Man City lead with 7.68 average, Bruno Fernandes' 18-point midfield masterclass, Ruben Dias' 14pts, returns dip to 36.1%.
Read →FPL Gameweek 14 Review 2025/26: Crystal Palace Excel, Foden Hauls 17pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 14 analysis: Crystal Palace lead with 7.11 average, Phil Foden's 17-point masterclass, Romero's 17pts, Haaland's 14pts, returns surge to 40.0%.
Read →FPL Gameweek 13 Review 2025/26: Liverpool Excel, Foden Hauls 15pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 13 analysis: Liverpool lead with 6.66 average, Phil Foden's 15-point midfield haul, Thiago's 16pts, Thiaw's 13pts, returns steady at 36.5%.
Read →FPL Gameweek 12 Review 2025/26: Nottingham Forest Excel, Eze Hauls 20pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 12 analysis: Nottingham Forest lead with 8.30 average, Eberechi Eze's stunning 20-point midfield haul, Murillo's 17pts, Pickford's 10pts, Wilson's 12pts.
Read →FPL Gameweek 11 Review 2025/26: Aston Villa Dominate, Martinez Hauls 14pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 11 analysis: Aston Villa lead with 8.14 average, Emiliano Martinez's 14-point goalkeeper masterclass, Gusto & Keane with 15pts, Saka & Soucek 12pts.
Read →FPL Gameweek 10 Review 2025/26: Brighton Excel, Gomez Hauls 16pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 10 analysis: Brighton lead with 7.27 average, Joe Gomez's 16-point midfield haul, Haaland returns 13pts, Gabriel's 12pts defensive masterclass.
Read →FPL Gameweek 9 Review 2025/26: Tottenham Excel, Mbeumo Hauls 23pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 9 analysis: Tottenham lead with 8.29 average, Bryan Mbeumo's stunning 23-point midfield masterclass, Van de Ven's 15pts, Casemiro's 15pts.
Read →FPL Gameweek 8 Review 2025/26: Burnley Excel, James Hauls 18pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 8 analysis: Burnley lead with 7.21 average, Reece James' 18-point defensive masterclass, Mateta's 17pts, Neto & Bentancur with 12pts each.
Read →FPL Gameweek 7 Review 2025/26: Man United Excel, Semenyo Hauls 18pts
Complete FPL Gameweek 7 analysis: Man United lead with 7.13 average, Semenyo's 18-point midfield masterclass, Gvardiol's 12pts, improved returns with 37.6% hitting >2pts.
Read →FPL Gameweek 6 Review 2025/26: Alderete's 17pts, Haaland's 16pts Lead
Sunderland lead with 5.85 average, Alderete's 17-point defensive haul, Haaland returns 16pts in second consecutive challenging gameweek with only 16.1% hitting 5+ points.
Read →Best FPL Tools for 2026/27: AI Assistant, Live Tracker, Captain Picks & More
The top FPL tools to dominate Fantasy Premier League in 2026/27 - AI assistants, live trackers, captain picks, mini-league simulators, transfer planners and price change predictions.
Read →What FPL Pulse Offers (2025/26): Features, Tiers, and Roadmap
Everything FPL Pulse includes today, what's free in Season 1, and what's coming next.
Read →FPL Gameweek 5 Review 2025/26: Leeds Excel, Gravenberch & Stach Star
Leeds lead with 5.82 average, Gravenberch and Stach share 15-point hauls in challenging week with only 16.7% returning 5+ points.
Read →FPL Gameweek 4 Review 2025/26: Tottenham Lead, Zubimendi Hauls 16 Points
Tottenham's 7.68 average, Zubimendi's 16-point haul, Haaland returns 13pts, Van de Ven's 14pts. 44.6% of players return >2pts in improving gameweek.
Read →FPL Gameweek 3 Review 2025/26: Crystal Palace & West Ham Shine
Palace lead with 7.39 average, Guehi's 15-point haul, West Ham's 7.29 average. Three forwards share top honors with 9pts each.
Read →FPL Gameweek 2 Review 2025/26: Arsenal Dominate, Timber Hauls 24 Points
Complete FPL Gameweek 2 analysis: Timber's 24-point haul, Arsenal average 8.59, top performers by position, team stats, and transfer priorities.
Read →FPL Gameweek 1 Review (2025/26): Key Performers & Fantasy Insights
Gameweek 1 FPL review for 2025/26: top performers, surprise picks, cheap enablers, and lessons for Fantasy Premier League managers.
Read →When Do FPL Chips Reset? Chips Explained for 2026/27
When do FPL chips reset? How the two-set chip system works (all four chips reset mid-season), Wildcard, Free Hit, Bench Boost and Triple Captain rules, and the best time to play each — updated for 2026/27.
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