FPL GW27 Review2025/26 GW27 Review how did you do?
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Hero of the week7.2% owned
O'Reilly made the difference. The template did not.
Gameweek 27 proved to be a challenging affair for many managers, with an average score of 45 reflecting mixed fortunes across the board. While some differential picks exploded, several highly-owned assets and captains failed to live up to expectations. This week's results underscore crucial lessons about fixture analysis and the volatility of even perceived 'safe' options as we head into GW28.
How the field scored
The average manager scored 45. Around 60 was a useful target for a green arrow; 75+ made it an elite week.
Did the armband deliver?
- 67.3%6→12Missed
HaalandMCI· 67.3% owned - 52.3%4→8Missed
SemenyoMCI· 52.3% owned - 47.6%7→14Missed
João Pedro
CHE· 47.6% owned - 42.8%2→4Missed
Gabriel
ARS· 42.8% owned - 37.2%2→4Missed
B.Fernandes
MUN· 37.2% owned
Heroes and villains
- O'ReillyMCI · 7.2% owned17ptsInstrumental in Manchester City's 2-1 victory, delivering a significant attacking haul.
Henderson
CRY · 7.4% owned16ptsCrucial penalty save, securing a clean sheet and maximum bonus points for Crystal Palace.
EzeARS · 7.8% owned14ptsAn influential attacking performance in Arsenal's dominant 4-1 derby win.
Iwobi
FUL · 0.8% owned13ptsA standout differential performance, contributing significantly to Fulham's 3-1 away win.
- GabrielARS · 42.8% owned2ptsDespite Arsenal's emphatic 4-1 victory, conceded a goal which limited his FPL return to a disappointing 2 points for highly-owned managers.
- B.FernandesMUN · 37.2% owned2ptsFailed to deliver any attacking returns in Manchester United's narrow 1-0 win, blanking for a large percentage of managers.
GuéhiMCI · 37% owned2ptsConceded a goal in Manchester City's home victory, leading to a minimal 2-point return for a highly-owned defensive asset.
Three lessons
- 01
Differential Goalkeeper Value
While managers often chase clean sheets from popular defensive teams, GW27 showed that goalkeepers, especially those facing penalties, can offer explosive differential value. Henderson's haul from a penalty save highlights that less-owned options can sometimes outscore premium defenders.
- 02
Captaincy Beyond Popularity
The relative blanks from Haaland and Semenyo, juxtaposed with João Pedro's consistent return, illustrates that high ownership doesn't guarantee captaincy success. Identifying players with strong individual form or crucial roles, even if less popular, can be key.
- 03
Offensive Threat from Unexpected Sources
Players like O'Reilly and Iwobi, with low ownerships, delivered significant attacking returns. This reminds managers that scouting players outside the 'template' who are in form or have favourable matchups can yield substantial gains.
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