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GAMEWEEK 24 2025/26

FPL GW24 Review: What Actually Mattered (2025/26)

Gameweek 24 of the 2025/26 season proved to be a mixed bag, delivering an average score of 55 but with plenty of variance. While some popular captain picks returned modest points, João Pedro stood out, rewarding his backers. This week's results offer crucial insights into identifying overlooked value and managing captaincy decisions as we look ahead to GW25.

By FPLai • February 3, 2026
55
Average
70
Green Arrow
85
Elite

Captaincy

Haaland
71% owned
Base
5
Captain
10↓
Semenyo
49% owned
Base
7
Captain
14↓
Gabriel
39.6% owned
Base
8
Captain
16↓
João Pedro
38.7% owned
Base
10
Captain
20↓
Guéhi
37.1% owned
Base
3
Captain
6↓

Top Performers

Madueke
ARS · 0.7% owned
14
pts
Diarra
SUN · 0% owned
14
pts
Ekitiké
LIV · 25% owned
13
pts
Casemiro
MUN · 1.5% owned
13
pts

Disappointments

Thiago
BRE · 34.5% owned
2
pts
Dúbravka
BUR · 32.9% owned
1
pts
Van de Ven
TOT · 25.4% owned
0
pts

Takeaways

01

Embrace the Differential

High-scoring players like Madueke (0.7%), Diarra (0%), and Scott (0.4%) demonstrated that significant rank gains can come from identifying low-owned, in-form assets, especially when popular picks are inconsistent. These unexpected hauls highlight the value of looking beyond template teams.

→ Actionable for GW25
02

Captaincy Beyond the Obvious

While Haaland and other highly-owned forwards were popular captain choices, João Pedro's 20 points underscored the importance of assessing form, fixture, and team dynamics beyond just the most-owned player for the armband. Diversifying captaincy choices can lead to greater returns.

→ Actionable for GW25
03

The Volatility of Defensive Returns

Despite some clean sheets (ARS, SUN, BOU), several high-scoring games (e.g., CHE 3-2 WHU, MUN 3-2 FUL, LIV 4-1 NEW, TOT 2-2 MCI) highlight that even strong defensive teams can concede. This suggests a need to balance defensive coverage or target attacking defenders with greater point potential.

→ Actionable for GW25

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the average FPL score in Gameweek 24?
The average FPL score in Gameweek 24 was 55 points. A score of 70+ was needed for a green arrow, while 85+ was considered an elite score.
Who were the highest scoring FPL players in Gameweek 24?
The top FPL performers in Gameweek 24 were: Madueke (14 pts), Diarra (14 pts), Ekitiké (13 pts), Casemiro (13 pts).
Did the top FPL captain picks deliver in Gameweek 24?
Haaland disappointed as captain in GW24 with 10 captain points (5 base points).
Which FPL players disappointed in Gameweek 24?
The biggest FPL disappointments in Gameweek 24 were: Thiago (2 pts), Dúbravka (1 pts), Van de Ven (0 pts).

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