FPL GW20 Review: What Actually Mattered (2025/26)
Gameweek 20 proved to be a brutal affair for many FPL managers. With an average score of just 40, popular captaincy picks largely misfired, leading to widespread disappointment. The top performers were largely unexpected differentials, highlighting a challenging week for conventional strategies. This review dives into the key moments and outlines reusable principles to navigate future gameweeks, especially when the template falters.
Captaincy
Top Performers
Disappointments
Takeaways
Don't blindly follow captaincy ownership
GW20 saw highly owned captain picks like Haaland, Semenyo, and Foden return minimal points, severely impacting manager scores. This highlights the risk of relying solely on the 'template' for captaincy, especially when actual recent performance might suggest otherwise.
→ Actionable for GW21Differential hunting can yield huge rewards
While many struggled with template picks, managers who identified and backed lower-owned players like McGinn (0.9% ownership) reaped significant benefits. These high-scoring differentials were key to achieving elite scores in a difficult gameweek.
→ Actionable for GW21Look for form clusters within teams
Brentford players like Thiago (14 pts), Collins (10 pts), and Janelt (10 pts) delivered strong returns. Identifying teams with multiple players hitting form, even if individually low-owned, can indicate a profitable target pool beyond just single standout assets.
→ Actionable for GW21Frequently Asked Questions
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