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FPL GW38 Review · 2025/26

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Scoreboard

How the field scored

41Average
56Green Arrow
71Elite
Below avgGreen arrowElite

Key takeaways

GW38 was shaped by captaincy outcomes and a few high-impact hauls. The best returns came from managers who trusted role plus fixture, while several popular picks failed to keep pace with the average score.

  • Best decision: backing players with clear routes to points, led by Dorgu.
  • Biggest mistake: carrying too much exposure to highly owned blanks.
  • Next action: check fixture quality and minutes security before chasing last week's points.

Captaincy verdict

Fantasy Premier League player headshot
62.5% owned
Base0 Captain0
Missed
Fantasy Premier League player headshot
48.0% owned
Base14 Captain28
Missed
Fantasy Premier League player headshot
46.2% owned
Base6 Captain12
Missed
Fantasy Premier League player headshot
45.4% owned
Base1 Captain2
Missed
Fantasy Premier League player headshot
36.4% owned
Base0 Captain0
Missed

Heroes & villains

Heroes

Fantasy Premier League player headshot
MUN · 2.4% owned

1 goal contribution made the difference.

18pts
Fantasy Premier League player headshot
FUL · 0.1% owned

1 goal contribution made the difference.

15pts
Fantasy Premier League player headshot
MUN · 48.0% owned

1 goal contribution made the difference.

14pts
Fantasy Premier League player headshot
AVL · 13.0% owned

2 goal contributions made the difference.

13pts

Villains

HaalandMCI · 62.5% owned — Haaland was widely owned but returned 0 points, which made captaincy and starting-XI choices feel expensive.
0
GabrielARS · 45.4% owned — Gabriel was widely owned but returned 1 points, which made captaincy and starting-XI choices feel expensive.
1
RayaARS · 36.4% owned — Raya was widely owned but returned 0 points, which made captaincy and starting-XI choices feel expensive.
0

The lesson

Do not ignore minutes security

The gap between a good pick and a useful pick is often whether the player stays on the pitch long enough to reach bonus and late attacking returns.

Actionable for next season

Ownership still changes rank impact

A blank from a highly owned player hurts less than a blank from an isolated differential, but it still blocks green arrows if the alternative hauls.

Actionable for next season

Use fixture quality as a tiebreaker

When two players are close, the easier fixture and clearer role should decide the move rather than last week's headline score.

Actionable for next season

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the average FPL score in Gameweek 38?
The average FPL score in Gameweek 38 was 41 points. A score of 56+ was needed for a green arrow, while 71+ was considered an elite score.
Who were the highest scoring FPL players in Gameweek 38?
The top FPL performers in Gameweek 38 were: Dorgu (18 pts), Diop (15 pts), B.Fernandes (14 pts), Watkins (13 pts).
Did the top FPL captain picks deliver in Gameweek 38?
Haaland disappointed as captain in GW38 with 0 captain points (0 base points).
Which FPL players disappointed in Gameweek 38?
The biggest FPL disappointments in Gameweek 38 were: Haaland (0 pts), Gabriel (1 pts), Raya (0 pts).