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GAMEWEEK 32 2025/26

FPL GW32 Review: What Actually Mattered (2025/26)

Gameweek 32 proved to be a brutal affair for many FPL managers. The average score of 46 hints at a challenging week, but the real pain came from widespread captaincy failures. While the top of the leaderboard saw explosive differential hauls, the majority navigated a minefield of blanks from popular assets. Let's dissect the outcomes and extract actionable principles for GW33, focusing on observable results.

By FPLai • April 14, 2026
46
Average
61
Green Arrow
76
Elite

Captaincy

Haaland
58.8% owned
Base
2
Captain
4↓
Semenyo
56.5% owned
Base
2
Captain
4↓
João Pedro
50.2% owned
Base
2
Captain
4↓
B.Fernandes
45.1% owned
Base
4
Captain
8↓
Gabriel
42.5% owned
Base
4
Captain
8↓

Top Performers

Mavropanos
WHU · 0.5% owned
21
pts
Wieffer
BHA · 0.4% owned
18
pts
Guéhi
MCI · 33.8% owned
15
pts
Okafor
LEE · 0.3% owned
15
pts

Disappointments

Haaland
MCI · 58.8% owned
2
pts
Semenyo
MCI · 56.5% owned
2
pts
João Pedro
CHE · 50.2% owned
2
pts
Raya
ARS · 33.5% owned
1
pts

Takeaways

01

The Power of Differential Defenders

Gameweek 32 demonstrated that defensive hauls from low-owned players can be game-changing. Mavropanos and Wieffer, both under 1% owned, outscored every premium forward, highlighting that clean sheets combined with attacking returns from unexpected sources can redefine a Gameweek.

→ Actionable for GW33
02

Captaincy Variance is Real

The widespread blanks among the most popular captain choices (Haaland, Semenyo, João Pedro) underscore the inherent unpredictability of FPL captaincy. Even seemingly 'safe' picks against favourable fixtures can fail, leading to significant rank drops for those who follow the crowd.

→ Actionable for GW33
03

Don't Overlook Mid-Priced Enablers

Players like Guéhi (MCI, 15 points, 33.8% owned) and O'Reilly (MCI, 14 points, 13.2% owned) provided excellent returns at a fraction of the cost and ownership of the premium blankers. Identifying these players, especially from strong defensive teams, can offer both points and squad flexibility.

→ Actionable for GW33

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the average FPL score in Gameweek 32?
The average FPL score in Gameweek 32 was 46 points. A score of 61+ was needed for a green arrow, while 76+ was considered an elite score.
Who were the highest scoring FPL players in Gameweek 32?
The top FPL performers in Gameweek 32 were: Mavropanos (21 pts), Wieffer (18 pts), Guéhi (15 pts), Okafor (15 pts).
Did the top FPL captain picks deliver in Gameweek 32?
Haaland disappointed as captain in GW32 with 4 captain points (2 base points).
Which FPL players disappointed in Gameweek 32?
The biggest FPL disappointments in Gameweek 32 were: Haaland (2 pts), Semenyo (2 pts), João Pedro (2 pts), Raya (1 pts).

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