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FPL GW30 Review · 2025/26

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Scoreboard

How the field scored

43Average
58Green Arrow
73Elite

Key takeaways

GW30 proved a testing week for many FPL managers, with an average score of 43 indicating a generally subdued performance across the board. The majority of highly-owned captaincy picks failed to deliver, creating significant rank shifts. However, a select few differentials and a standout captain choice ensured some managers celebrated green arrows. We'll unpack the key moments and draw reusable principles to inform your strategy for GW31.

* Best decision of the GW: Backing Bruno Fernandes for captaincy, yielding a massive 20 points amidst widespread blanks. * Biggest popular mistake: Entrusting the armband to Haaland, Semenyo, or João Pedro, who collectively delivered only 4 points each despite immense ownership. * One actionable takeaway for GW31: Diversify captaincy selections or consider highly-owned defenders with clean sheet potential, given the struggles of popular attacking options.

Captaincy verdict

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56.7% owned
Base2 Captain4
Missed
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54.2% owned
Base2 Captain4
Missed
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50.2% owned
Base2 Captain4
Missed
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42.8% owned
Base10 Captain20
Missed
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41.7% owned
Base9 Captain18
Missed

Heroes & villains

Heroes

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AVL · 0.1% owned

Registered significant attacking returns in Aston Villa's win over Manchester United.

12pts
Mavropanos
WHU · 0.2% owned

Scored a crucial goal and contributed defensively against Manchester City.

12pts
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ARS · 13.1% owned

Led Arsenal's defence to a clean sheet against Everton, earning bonus points.

11pts
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BOU · 3.1% owned

Secured a clean sheet and collected bonus points in Bournemouth's goalless draw.

11pts

Villains

HaalandMCI · 56.7% owned — Massive ownership and captaincy trust for a paltry 2 points, significantly hurting the majority.
2
SemenyoMCI · 54.2% owned — Another highly-owned forward blank, compounding the captaincy misery for over half the FPL managers.
2
João PedroCHE · 50.2% owned — Despite significant backing, he failed to deliver, completing a trio of popular captain blanks.
2

The lesson

Don't chase ownership blindly for captaincy

The collective failure of Haaland, Semenyo, and João Pedro as popular captain choices highlights the risk of relying solely on high ownership without considering recent form or fixture difficulty.

Actionable for GW31

Defensive returns are crucial in tight gameweeks

Clean sheets from Saliba (ARS), Dunk (BHA), and strong performances from Mavropanos (WHU), Truffert (BOU) provided significant points when attacking returns were scarce, demonstrating their value.

Actionable for GW31

Differentials can swing your GW

Low-owned players like Barkley (0.1%) and Mavropanos (0.2%) delivered explosive returns, demonstrating the potential of finding overlooked gems who can significantly boost your rank.

Actionable for GW31

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the average FPL score in Gameweek 30?
The average FPL score in Gameweek 30 was 43 points. A score of 58+ was needed for a green arrow, while 73+ was considered an elite score.
Who were the highest scoring FPL players in Gameweek 30?
The top FPL performers in Gameweek 30 were: Barkley (12 pts), Mavropanos (12 pts), Saliba (11 pts), Truffert (11 pts).
Did the top FPL captain picks deliver in Gameweek 30?
Haaland disappointed as captain in GW30 with 4 captain points (2 base points).
Which FPL players disappointed in Gameweek 30?
The biggest FPL disappointments in Gameweek 30 were: Haaland (2 pts), Semenyo (2 pts), João Pedro (2 pts).