Just Above The Average FPL

Adam and Baker are joined by Ivan for an early-season check-in that'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 transfer window's ripple effect. Key Talking Points: • Ivan's Free Hit strategy and chip sequencing • The rise of DefCon: Are defenders now OP? • Premium dilemmas: Salah, Haaland, and the midfield shuffle • Rank blindness: Ivan's philosophy and its impact • Transfer chaos and tactical uncertainty • Wildcard timing Support 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/adchoices

This 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.

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.

Join 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' performances: Burnley, Luton, Wolves Fantasy Premier League transfer ideas: when to hold, sell, or wildcard Debate: Bruno Fernandes missed penalty—foul consistency in the box? Free-hit and wildcard strategy around the international break Tune in for insight, banter, and actionable FPL tips heading into GW3! Support 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/adchoices

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 Fixtures & xG: Who's projected to score 2+ goals in GW2? Defensive Roundtable: Saliba vs. Gabriel, Frimpong's injury fallout Budget Power Plays: Best £4.5–£5.5 picks to free up funds Goalkeeper Showdown: Sánchez vs. Dubravka vs. breakout candidates Listener Q&A: Super-chat strategy, bench orders and live-leak panic Patreon Roll Call: Massive thanks to our new patrons this season Sponsor Spotlight: Crypto Block Dan – get 15 min of crypto & Web3 advice Support 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/adchoices

With 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 and early template traps • GW2 transfer shortlist: the budget pivots and premium pivots to plug next week Join the conversation on Discord and support the show → ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

In 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.

Adam 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 arms for anyone keen to win some spicy prizes in their mini-league. In This Episode:

The 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, Arne Slot, and Enzo Maresca. Who benefits from these shifts — Aït-Nouri, Marmoush, Haaland? Does Liverpool's summer rebuild hint at a new shape? We also tackle one of the big questions: how much does pre-season actually matter for what we see in GW1? Whether you're here for tactical analysis or FPL edge — this one's packed with insight. Oh....and is Draft the new go to format? If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode flips the FPL world on its head!

Thinking 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

Get ready for the 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League season with our FIRST EXCLUSIVE Gameweek 1 draft reveal!

In 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

Adam & 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/adchoices

Multi 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

Premier 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 where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One final dance....are you ready? Join us for GW38 LIVE as we do HOT ONES during the matches, catch us over on YouTube --> https://bit.ly/GW38LIVE_HOTONES 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 where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bowen returning again and again and again. Is he a must have for GW38? 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 where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurs are weak, Villa are hungry. Watkins seems the obvious captain pick for FPL GW37. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, probably not. But it's been a tough week so anything goes. Two to go... If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The robot (we think) is back in action this weekend, what do we do? If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

King Kev delivers for those bold enough to cap him (like Baker), some big swings and big movements. Baker is on the cusp of the Top 10k....let's look towards GW36. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final four weeks of the FPL season are here...lets look at GW35 If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Huge free hit success all round and Cunha is the main man helping us all. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blank GW34, it's time to FREE HIT! If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Early looks at GW34 and a free hit which promises plenty of decisions to be made. It could be a make or break week. Let's see how the games in GW33 have helped us shape those decisions. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Double Gameweek 33 and Baker is still out in Dubai, so Adam takes the reins for the first ever official solo pod. Looking at which City players to get in as well as a potential Free Hit team for those not boosting their bench. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking forward to GW33 we are looking at Saka plus two Arsenal for DGW33. With Baker sunning himself in Dubai Adam is joined by FFScout's Andy North from The Scoutcast to review what happened in GW32. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus content on bonus points. A more condensed version of our big breakdown but just as important. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interesting week with rotation and blanks everywhere, but not everyone missed (Eze, Evanilson). Let's look forward to Double GW32. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maybe best to do nothing right now, even with immediate fires. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FPL Wildcards are ACTIVE (probably) If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bruno Fernandes comes in clutch for big green arrows for the boys. A big gap now to GW30 but we've gotta get that first look in. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blank GW29 has arrived in FPL. With no Newcastle, Liverpool, Crystal Palace or Aston Villa playing this week there are chips aplenty flying around. Or are there? If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Salah breaks the FPL record and Palmer was running a little warmer than usual. One of those weeks and moving on to GW29 will see chips and transfers a plenty. It's moving time now in FPL, which way is anyone's guess. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mini League is CLOSED! SportsBreaks.com https://sportsbreakscom.sjv.io/AAFPL If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices