Have no fear, your FPL "experts" in ABB, Statman Dave and Chris Sutton are here! Join the FPL Podcast from BBC Sport every gameweek as they discuss, digress and debate all things FPL.
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FPL pod, talking nonsense and navigating our way through the ranks.
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Welcome to Midnight FPL, our new podcast where average players, give average advice, over a beer.
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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave return from international duty to look ahead to Gameweek 12 and discuss the big issues in the FPL world. Producer Joe, currently sitting top of the BBC Sport League and 23rd in the world, comes on to share some of his infinite wisdom. Is this a week to get away from captaining Haaland? When's the r…
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Trust The Data....Until Salah Scores 😬| THE PROCESS
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1:51:4711 gameweeks in and the season is heating up 🔥 With AFCON looming, injuries piling up, and FIVE transfers on the horizon, Adam, Baker, and Ivan dive deep into the decisions that matter most. 🎯 Topics covered: Aggressive vs conservative transfer strategies How to navigate AFCON and fixture congestion The role of data visualizations in FPL Eye test v…
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GW12 First Look | Adam's MONSTER Week w/ Let'sTalkFPL
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1:59:03Welcoming back Andy from Let's Talk FPL we look at GW11 with an early eye on GW12 and beyond. - 🎯 Gameweek 11 carnage — bench boosts flopped, penalties missed, and zombie teams rising from the dead - 📈 Adam smashes a 10k gameweek rank while Baker and Andy scramble to keep up - 🧠 Chip strategy dissected: who's holding, who's burning, and why GW13 co…
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GW11 Team Selection ⚽ Should Adam Bench Boost?
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49:46GW11, could it be time to use the Bench Boost? Quick highlights from tonight’s stream with Adam & Baker: captain debate, bench‑boost decisions, transfers and community news. 👉 Captaincy: Haaland vs Chelsea/Arsenal options (Jalpedra, Enzo, Bruno, Bowen) — high variance week. 👉 Fixtures: City vs Liverpool headline; many 1.0–1.6 xG matches make predic…
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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by the pod's favourite Frenchman Julien Laurens to preview Gameweek 11. Should you triple-up on Arsenal defenders? Will Dave and Chris actually triple-captain Haaland against Liverpool? Is Dave right in saying the game's gone? ABB takes on Jules in a Champions League/Euros themed Sutton …
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GW11 First Look w/FPL Harry 🤲 He Shoots, He Scores!
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1:46:09Adam and Baker are joined by Chelsea fan Harry for a spicy post-match breakdown and FPL therapy session. From Tottenham’s misery to Gabriel’s dominance, we dive into the highs, lows, and wildcard chaos of the week. 💥 Topics include: Chelsea vs Spurs fallout: Cucurella masterclass, Tottenham’s tactical woes FPL swings: Mateta, Bruno, and the midfiel…
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USING ALL OUR TRANSFERS 😱 GW10 Team Selection
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58:23Support the Show • Become a patron: https://patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl • Rate & review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform • Join our Discord for 24/7 FPL banter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Above Average FPL
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Baker’s FPL Strategy: Vibes, Rodon, and Regret | GW10 FIRST LOOK 👀
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1:48:16Another chaotic FPL weekend, another therapy session 🎢. Adam and Baker dive into the highs and lows of Gameweek 9—red arrows, rogue transfers, and the Mickey van de Ven DEFCON moment that flipped ranks across the board. We unpack our scores, defend our decisions (sort of), and preview what’s ahead in Gameweek 10.💬 Topics this week:- DCL vs Rodon: t…
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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by former England scrum half Danny Care to re-find the fun in fantasy football. Is it time to go big on Crystal Palace players, with Munoz, Sarr and Mateta? What about utilising Manchester United’s defence? Dave dishes out his chip strategy, answering: which gameweek is best to triple ca…
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Join Adam and Baker as they dive into the latest Fantasy Premier League (FPL) gameweek. This episode covers: Reflections on half-term holidays and their impact on FPL planning. Discussion of recent European football results and their FPL implications. Chip strategy: Bench Boost, Triple Captain, Free Hit – what’s left and how to use them. Shoutouts …
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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by comedian Luke Kempner to discuss the big FPL (and Celebrity Traitors) topics of the week. WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Can Ali rekindle his love of FPL? Is it time to sell Joao Pedro and Viktor Gyokeres? Can we finally trust Reece James? Why didn’t the faithfuls banish Jonathan Ross last …
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In this jam-packed Gameweek 9 First Look, Adam and Baker dive into the chaos of the Premier League and Fantasy Premier League action post-international break. From Mateta’s hat-trick heroics (and somehow underperforming his xG!) to Harry Wilson’s shot-fest, we break down the key moments, transfer hits, and FPL dilemmas that defined the weekend. Wha…
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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave talk all things FPL ahead of Gameweek 8. Dave finally gives into Haaland, but should we be giving up on our Liverpool assets already? Is Reijnders overrated? Will Chris ever get the name of the pod right? Will Barry from the AA fix Ali’s car in time? H2H Division One leader Natalie Pike joins the p…
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Everything Has Changed | THE PROCESS
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1:39:36Support the Show • Become a patron: https://patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl • Rate & review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform • Join our Discord for 24/7 FPL banter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Above Average FPL
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GHANAIAN DOMINATION | GW8 FIRST LOOK 👀
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1:31:57Join us for this week's Above Average FPL Podcast!In this episode, Adam and Baker discuss: - The impact of the recent international break on player performance - Standout players like Semenyo and the Newcastle defense - Coming soon! THE PROCESS - with insights from Ivan on long-term strategies and the decision-making process in FPL - Game week scor…
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Baker's Wildcard Active! GW7 Team Selection
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1:11:59In this week’s Above Average FPL podcast, Adam and Baker dive deep into the wildcard whirlwind sweeping through Gameweek 7. Baker’s activated his chip and shares the logic behind his early move, while Adam reflects on missed opportunities and the temptation to correct them. Expect tactical insight, chip strategy, and a healthy dose of wildcard fun.…
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Alistair Bruce-Ball (still giddy from Europe's Ryder Cup win), Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss FPL's hot topics ahead of Gameweek 7. The big question this week is whether or not it's time to ditch the underperforming Mo Salah from your FPL teams? Dave doesn't know what to do. Also, DefCon rears its head again - is it overpowered in FPL this s…
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Triple Captain Haaland Goes BIG | Bruno Off Pens? GW7 FIRST LOOK 👀
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1:22:43Join Adam & Baker on the Above Average FPL Podcast as they dive into the latest Premier League action! From Haaland’s triple captain dominance to West Ham’s shock managerial change, we break down key FPL talking points, including standout performers like J. Anthony, Sarr, and Minteh. Plus, we discuss wildcard strategies, Arsenal vs. Newcastle, and …
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Is Haaland Even Playing? 🤕GW6 Team Selection
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1:15:20Welcome to the Above Average FPL Podcast! In this Game Week 6 episode, join hosts Adam and Baker as they dive into the latest Fantasy Premier League strategies, player picks, and chip decisions. 🃏Wildcard Madness: We break down the ultimate wildcard template, featuring top picks like Haaland, Pedro, and defenders like Gabriel and Tarkowski. Is this…
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Too early for Isak and is it time to Triple Captain Haaland?
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56:03Alistair Bruce-Ball (live from Bethpage on Ryder Cup duty), Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss FPL's hot topics ahead of Gameweek 6. Dave has wildcarded out of the blue but has he gone too early with Alexander Isak in to the team? Should you Triple Captain Erling Haaland against Burnley? Is Clough and Taylor's lead too big already? 5 Live Sport …
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Adam's Worst FPL Week EVER 💩 GW6 FIRST LOOK 👀
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1:45:29Worst Week Ever — red cards, Defcon chaos. We sit in the aftermath of a brutal Gameweek: rage transfers were made, captain regrets and tactical WTFs across Arsenal, City, Liverpool, Spurs, Villa and more. If your team imploded this weekend, this episode is your therapy.What we cover - Why Defcon is wrecking defender value and changing the meta - Lo…
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Adam and Baker return with a Thursday night special ahead of the Saturday deadline, unpacking the tactical trends, injury updates, and betting data that shape Gameweek 5. From Salah’s captaincy credentials to the viability of bench boosting in a historically low clean sheet week, this episode is packed with insight, banter, and a few spicy takes. K…
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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave debate the big FPL issues ahead of Gameweek 5. Top of the table Chris has wildcarded, while Dave has gone all boring in the search for Defensive Contribution points. Is it time to drop Mo Salah for Erling Haaland? Should we be getting Cole Palmer back in? Can we give up on Aston Villa players? In S…
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In this week’s episode of the Above Average FPL podcast, Adam and Baker return with green arrows and plenty to dissect from a wild GW4: 🟢 Free Hit reflections: what worked, what flopped, and how it stacked up against the field. 🧠 Tactical deep dive: Liverpool’s attacking shape, Salah’s role, and Slot’s system tweaks 📈 Haaland’s non-pen XG dominance…
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In this episode of the Above Average FPL podcast, Adam and Baker welcome Harry to dive deep into Gameweek 4 strategy. With Free Hits flying and wildcard whispers growing louder, the trio debate chip timing, Liverpool rotation, and the viability of triple attack vs defensive stacks. 🧠 Key Talking Points: - Free Hit builds: Salah, Haaland, and the Li…
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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton return ahead of Gameweek 4. Chris still sits top of the pile, while Dave lays out an early Wildcard draft. Should Alexander Isak go straight into your team, and is it time to get Jack Grealish in too? Sutton Death features big money moves, both in the Premier League and the IPL, and the pod goes inte…
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Adam and Baker are joined by Ivan for an early-season check-inthat’s anything but average. With Free Hits flying and Wildcards tempting, the trio unpack the tactical and emotional rollercoaster of early-season FPL. Ivan shares his unique approach to playing without checking rank, while the crew debate the impact of DefCon, chip timing, and the tran…
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Is Joao Pedro The Best Striker In The League? | GW4 First Look
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1:45:46This week on Above Average FPL, Adam and Baker unpack a brutal Gameweek 3 filled with blanks, benchings, and bonus-point heartbreak. From Salah’s continued struggles to Bruno’s last-minute redemption, we explore the tactical trends and FPL implications heading into the international break. 🧠 Key Talking Points: Spurs misery before the break: a trad…
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Welcome back to the Above Average FPL podcast — Gameweek 3 edition. Adam and Baker dive into the chaos of early-season injuries, dissect fixture odds, and debate captaincy choices in a week full of uncertainty. 🔍 What’s Inside: Injury updates: Palmer, Saka, Frimpong Fixture analysis using market odds Captaincy breakdown: Bruno, João Pedro, Kunja Ta…
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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Clinton Morrison to wrap up Gameweek 2 with the temptation of an early Wildcard looming large. Mo Salah is inevitable when it comes to FPL, but was Dominik Szoboszlai robbed of an assist for Liverpool's last-gasp winner at St James' Park? Semenyo and Brennan Johnson are grabbing Dave'…
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Palmer And Saka Injured | GW3 First Look
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1:45:57Join Adam and special guest Sam aka FPL Pricey as they dive into reviewing Gameweek 2 of the 2025/26 Premier League season as a First Look to GW3. With Baker off the grid, Adam and Sam cover Key takeaways from Friday’s Chelsea vs. West Ham Tottenham’s tactical masterclass against Man City Arsenal’s depth test after Saka’s injury Promoted sides’ per…
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In this week’s Above Average FPL audio edition, hosts Adam and Baker deliver a rapid-fire GW2 primer. Expect deep tactical insight, data-driven expected goals analysis and no-nonsense picks. Highlights Tottenham Fumble: Why Spurs’ collapsed deal matters for FPL managers Captain Debate: Haaland, Saka or Salah? Figuring out the optimal armband Fixtur…
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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by BBC commentator John Acres after a successful first week of FPL. Manchester City are the talk of the pod after Tijjani Reijnders made an impact scoring a goal and getting an assist, but should you have him on your team? Find out who Dave's differential pick is ahead of Gameweek 2, and…
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Go Go Power Reijnders! GW2 First Look
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1:36:11With a view to FPL Gameweek 2 we revisit Gameweek 1 of the 2025/26 Premier League season with all the data, drama and differential gems you need. We deep-dive into:• Reijnders: why Pep’s new £5.5m “Power Reijnders” smashed 10 points on his debut• xG plots: who massively over-performed (and who flopped)• Hot takes: captaincy winners, chips to burn a…
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Nothing else needs to be said.....it's go time. Join the conversation on Discord and support the show → patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Above Average FPL
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Team reveals: Two Burnley keepers and Doku again?!
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49:37With just a few days before the new Premier League season, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and eventually Statman Dave reveal their FPL teams. Reigning BBC Sport League champion Max Littleproud picks the Listener's Lions team and 2023/24 FPL overall champion Jonas Sand Labakk picks the Rest of the World Listener's team. Plus Statman Dave takes on…
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Salah OUT, Power 5 IN! GW1 Draft That Defies the Norm
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1:09:00In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of leaving out Liverpool's talisman from your initial squad. From alternative captaincy options to unlocking premium flexibility, we explore whether fading Salah could be the edge you need to climb the ranks early. 📈 💡 Topics Covered:- Salah’s GW1 fixture vs. other premiums- Budget redistribution str…
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Our New FPL Drafts | Wirtz, Marmoush & Bench Boost Strategy
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45:26Adam and Baker dissect their latest FPL drafts, debate explosive £7m midfielders, and unpack RobT's latest goal involvement projections. The conversation spills into wild card fallback strategies, bench boost dilemmas, and how to play the chaos when everyone's chasing value. There's love for Palmer and Bruno, some regret over Solanke, and a call to…
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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for the new FPL season with a shiny new name which they’re all a massive fan of! The gang discuss the changes in the FPL rules, who’s going to benefit from them and most importantly, is Chris finally going to go it alone? Plus make sure you enter your team into the BBC Sport League! The al…
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Is Gyokeres The Best Summer Signing For FPL? w/ Ted Knutson
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53:53🔄 Pre-season chaos, transfer clarity, and tactical edge: Ted Knutson returns to Above Average FPL!We dive deep with Ted—TransferFlow Podcast founder and stats pioneer—as he breaks down this season’s most intriguing Premier League signings, betting angles, and FPL implications. From wildcards and week-one traps to long-throw revival and set-piece th…
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🤯No Creators Left — Can Solanke Still Deliver in FPL?
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1:04:24🎯 With Son and Maddison gone, Spurs face a creativity crisis — and all eyes turn to Dominic Solanke. But is he being set up to thrive... or to fail? In this tactical deep-dive with Nathan A Clark from The Extra Inch, we unpack: - ⚔️ Frank’s defensive-first system and its impact on Solanke’s role - 🔄 Why service is everything for Solanke — and who c…
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🧠Pep’s Tactical Twist: Is Aït-Nouri the New FPL Cheat Code?
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1:41:05The 2025/26 Premier League season is set to bring a tactical shake-up — but which systems will dominate, and which players will thrive in FPL because of them? With Jon Mackenzie (of The Athletic fame) we explore emerging tactical trends like wide fullbacks such as Rayan Ait-Nouri, and evolving pressing structures under managers like Pep Guardiola, …
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Can You Win FPL Without Salah AND Haaland?
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1:01:44This episode flips the FPL world on its head! 🔄 Mark (FPL General) joins Adam and Baker to debate one of the most daring strategies in Fantasy Premier League history—playing WITHOUT Salah or Haaland. With scoring changes benefiting defenders and midfield grinders, can squad depth and smart captaincy rotations outmatch the "template" teams? 🚫 Premiu…
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FPL Gameweek 1 BENCH BOOST...Crazy or Genius?
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58:18Thinking about using your Bench Boost chip in Gameweek 1? In this podcast, we break down the pros and cons of starting the season with a Bench Boost, including:✅ Best fixture matchups to target✅ Key players to include across all 15 spots⚠️ Risks and limitations in the weeks that follow🧠 Wildcard timing and how to recover or pivot📊 Contextualised in…
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OUR FIRST FPL 25/26 Gameweek 1 Draft
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1:21:31Get ready for the 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League season with our FIRST EXCLUSIVE Gameweek 1 draft reveal! 🚨 Join us as we unveil our first draft teams, packed with wild picks, differential gems, and bold predictions that could make or break your FPL season! 😎 From under-the-radar stars to premium heavy-hitters, we break down our strategies, share o…
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FPL Strategy Shaken Up: Bonus Points, Assists & AFCON Transfers Revealed!
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1:24:22In this podcast, we break down the game-changing rule updates for the 2025/26 FPL season — all officially announced on July 19th.⚽ Major changes to how assists are awarded🧮 A revamped Bonus Points System (BPS) that rewards different player actions🌍 Special AFCON transfer rules to help you navigate international absencesIf you're looking for more FP…
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FPL 2025/26 GAMECHANGER! Defensive Points & Double Chips EXPLAINED
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1:05:29Adam & Baker are back for a new FPL season! We dive into the big rule changes—defensive contributions, midfield recoveries, and double chips—and what they mean for your strategy. Bench Boost in Gameweek 1? We’re probably in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Above Average FPL
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FPL 25/26 Pre Season | How To Win FPL This Season
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2:23:57Multi fantasy playing expert, 24/25 Telegraph Fantasy Winner and Lead Analyst at Solio Analytics Jonny Currie (FPL Spaceman) joins us to get analytical, and understand how we can approach FPL in order to win it.Solio - https://solioanalytics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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FPL 25/26 Pre Season | Fixtures Are Released!
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1:33:17Premier League Fixtures are released so we're back to catch up and give our first look opinions on where we might be looking come early August. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl (50% off until the end of the season with code "END") The podcast is also available on YouTube …
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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for the final episode of the season. With Bruce ahead by 4 points going into the final gameweek, the pressure was on Dave to catch him.One of them made a blunder with their captaincy and came up short. Comedian and actor Luke Kempner joins the pod as Head-to-Head Division 1 went down to th…
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