GW26 PREVIEW
CONCLUDEDDeadline: Tuesday 10 February at 18:00
GW26 is complete. Here's how it unfolded — plus current form data for planning ahead.
The GW26 TL;DR
- Who to Captain:Gabriel is the standout with a projected 8.8 points.
- Injury Warning:Watch out—Ekitiké is currently flagged (0% chance) despite high ownership.
Who Should I Captain in GW26?
Based on FPL's projected points model (xPts), form, fixture difficulty, and ownership risk. These are the mathematically best assets to hand the armband to.
- 1
Gabriel
ARS · DEF · £7.3m · 45.4% owned8.8xPts@WOL - 2
Senesi
BOU · DEF · £5.2m · 22.0% owned8.7xPts@EVE - 3
Anderson
NFO · MID · £5.7m · 9.4% owned8.5xPtsWOL - 4
Enzo
CHE · MID · £6.5m · 12.3% owned7.7xPtsLEE - 5
Doku
MCI · MID · £6.5m · 6.6% owned7.7xPtsFUL - 6
Saliba
ARS · DEF · £6.3m · 17.1% owned7.5xPts@WOL
GW26 Fixture Difficulty Ranking
FDR 1–2 = green (easy), 3 = amber (neutral), 4–5 = red (hard). Target defensive players from FDR 1–2 teams for reliable clean sheet potential.
| CRY | vs Burnley | FDR 1 |
| NFO | vs Wolves | FDR 1 |
| ARS | @ Wolves | FDR 2 |
| CHE | vs Leeds | FDR 2 |
| MCI | vs Fulham | FDR 2 |
| AVL | vs Brighton | FDR 3 |
| BUR | @ Crystal Palace | FDR 3 |
| BOU | @ Everton | FDR 3 |
| EVE | vs Bournemouth | FDR 3 |
| LIV | @ Sunderland | FDR 3 |
| MUN | @ West Ham | FDR 3 |
| NEW | @ Spurs | FDR 3 |
| TOT | vs Newcastle | FDR 3 |
| BRE | vs Arsenal | FDR 4 |
| BHA | @ Aston Villa | FDR 4 |
| LEE | @ Chelsea | FDR 4 |
| SUN | vs Liverpool | FDR 4 |
| WHU | vs Man Utd | FDR 4 |
| WOL | vs Arsenal | FDR 4 |
| FUL | @ Man City | FDR 5 |
Injury & Availability Dangers
Highly owned (>5%) players at risk of not playing. Keep an eye on manager press conferences before the deadline.
- 15.7% ownedEkitikéInjured
Achilles injury - Expected back 01 Jul
- 15.2% ownedJ.TimberDoubt — 25% chance
Lack of match fitness - 25% chance of playing
- 9.1% ownedKudusInjured
Thigh injury - Expected back 01 Jun
- 5.6% ownedGrealishInjured
Foot injury - Expected back 01 Jun
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Analyze My Squad →Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I captain in FPL GW26?+
Top captain options for GW26 based on expected points and fixtures: Gabriel (8.8 xPts, 45.4% owned); Senesi (8.7 xPts, 22.0% owned); Anderson (8.5 xPts, 9.4% owned).
What are the best FPL transfers for GW26?+
See the transfer targets section for GW26 based on FPL community transfer activity.
What are the best FPL differentials for GW26?+
Low-ownership picks with good form and fixtures are listed in the differentials section above.
When is the FPL GW26 deadline?+
The FPL Gameweek 26 deadline is Tuesday 10 February at 18:00 (UK time). All transfers and captain picks must be made before this time.