GW30 PREVIEW
CONCLUDEDDeadline: Saturday 14 March at 13:30
GW30 is complete. Here's how it unfolded — plus current form data for planning ahead.
The GW30 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 GW30?
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% owned8.8xPtsEVE - 2
Senesi
BOU · DEF · £5.2m · 22.0% owned8.7xPts@BUR - 3
Anderson
NFO · MID · £5.7m · 9.4% owned8.5xPtsFUL - 4
Enzo
CHE · MID · £6.5m · 12.3% owned7.7xPtsNEW - 5
Doku
MCI · MID · £6.5m · 6.6% owned7.7xPts@WHU - 6
Saliba
ARS · DEF · £6.3m · 17.1% owned7.5xPtsEVE
GW30 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.
| BRE | vs Wolves | FDR 1 |
| BOU | @ Burnley | FDR 2 |
| CRY | vs Leeds | FDR 2 |
| NFO | vs Fulham | FDR 2 |
| ARS | vs Everton | FDR 3 |
| BUR | vs Bournemouth | FDR 3 |
| BHA | @ Sunderland | FDR 3 |
| CHE | vs Newcastle | FDR 3 |
| FUL | @ Nott'm Forest | FDR 3 |
| LEE | @ Crystal Palace | FDR 3 |
| LIV | vs Spurs | FDR 3 |
| MCI | @ West Ham | FDR 3 |
| MUN | vs Aston Villa | FDR 3 |
| SUN | vs Brighton | FDR 3 |
| WOL | @ Brentford | FDR 3 |
| AVL | @ Man Utd | FDR 4 |
| NEW | @ Chelsea | FDR 4 |
| TOT | @ Liverpool | FDR 4 |
| WHU | vs Man City | FDR 4 |
| EVE | @ Arsenal | 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 GW30?+
Top captain options for GW30 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 GW30?+
See the transfer targets section for GW30 based on FPL community transfer activity.
What are the best FPL differentials for GW30?+
Low-ownership picks with good form and fixtures are listed in the differentials section above.
When is the FPL GW30 deadline?+
The FPL Gameweek 30 deadline is Saturday 14 March at 13:30 (UK time). All transfers and captain picks must be made before this time.