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How to use the top 10,000 ownership figures to increase your FPL rank

Ownership is often discussed within the Fantasy Premier League community.

Is a player so highly owned that it’s a risk to sell? Does a player have low enough ownership to consider them as a true differential? These are just some of the conversations FPL managers will have over 38 Gameweeks.

A lot of the time FPL managers will look for differentials under 10% ownership, or preferably under 5% ownership, but I think a player can have 30-40% ownership and still be considered a differential.

At that level of ownership, every six or seven managers out of 10 don’t own that player – that’s still big in my books, especially if the player mentioned is a reliable heavy hitter. When you factor in captaincy, you could be onto a winner.

In this article, I’m going to look at the top 10,000 ownership levels from Live FPL to see if we can determine who might be some of the best differentials going into the final two Gameweeks of the season.

I’m using top 10,000 ownership is I think that’s a better indicator at this stage of the season of active FPL manager ownership than overall ownership, which may include some teams that are no longer active.

Additionally, it’s where a lot of people are striving to finish by the end of the season.

It’s also worth noting that these ownership levels are taken from Gameweek 36+. Any transfers before Gameweek 37+ won’t be included so it’s possible that ownership levels could be higher or lower, especially if a player has performed well, or poorly in the recent Gameweek, and of course dependent on upcoming fixtures. But either way, it’s still a good indicator.

Lets take a look at some of the most popular teams first.

FPL Lessons Learned From Gameweek 36+

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  1. Old Timer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hi,

    France Ligue 1
    Does anybody know the best fantasy game for the French league?

    Top 5 league in Europe.
    League starts in August, so might be worth a try.
    Also, good player knowledge, given the high number of players who move to EPL from France.

    Thanks!

  2. Lilac Breasted Roller
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best burnley or brighton def for under 4.7?

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pieters on Burnley has been playing midfielder recently

      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Pieters or Bardsley. I was on Pieters because of OOP but apparently Bard has better stats.

        1. Danno - Emre Canada
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          But wont Pieters slot in for Taylor now hes injured? Im not a Burnley fan, so just taking an educated guess.....

          1. Bad Kompany
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Somehow hadn’t thought about this. You’re probably right. Still a decent pick though

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Kevin Long.

    3. Gashead9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I went Pieters as has 3 assists

  3. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Chances of Foden and Greenwood starting this gw?

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Can’t see United changing much so G pretty nailed?
      City, god knows

  4. Fiona B
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Why are people taking out Vardy? I am thinking about Captaining him, is that crazy?

    He is scoring OK, Liverpool have been conceeding, and they are gunning for a top 4.

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      And he’s playing Spurs? Spurs look ropey and slow at the back? Could work...

      1. Fiona B
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Exactly ..... got to try something different!

    2. Fiona B
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      ofc meant to say Spurs have been conceeding

  5. UKG
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I feel like I need to transfer out one of AWB or Greenwood to make way for Martial.

    Which one?

    1. checkit_j
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Awb for me. Wham have been playing well and Crystal were unlucky not to score.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I agree with this, Man U defence is poor and got away with a cs

    2. dark91
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      AWB, I am thinking the same

  6. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which pair scores more next GW

    A) VvD + Martial
    B) AWB + Jimenez/Wood

    Not gonna (c) Martial, if I get him.

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

  7. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best move:

    A. Green and Vardy to Rash and Ings (-4)
    B. Vardy to Auba
    C. Vardy to Kane

    FH in 38 so only one week punt.

    Need to execute tonight for option A as Ings is rising in price

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I would stick with Vardy. Looked good in the last game and could score 1-2 against Spurs

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

    3. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Keep Vardy- looked back to form and unlucky not to score a lot better in last game. Set up so many chances.Does well against higher ranked teams

  8. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Taylor to Bardsley/ Pieters (double up with Pope and double Wolves def) or play TAA and save ft for GW38?

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      TAA

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If you saw how progressive TAA was @ars you wouldn't ask. Play him.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I saw bits and pieces of that game and thought he was poor. Outplayed by Robbo

  9. Fishy
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Can i make up 50 pts in the last 2 gameweeks? No chips in play for either of us?

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes of course. Very unlikely without great captaincy choices though.

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Tough ask, depends how the two teams compare

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No

    4. checkit_j
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Big captain punts

    5. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Possible. I got 42 points just from sterling captain the other week and my ML rival didnt own him

  10. PepSala
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which city assets would you prefer for this week? Money and transfers not an issue

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Ederson. Dilva.

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Sterling, jesus & mahrez

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      KDB and Sterling. Not sure on the other one

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      KDB, Sterling and Mahrez based on the amount of rest

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah this

  11. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Willian + Foden > Armstrong + Son (-4)?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      no

  12. chonks
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    which one would you play

    TAA
    Foden
    Tarkowski
    Greenwood

    thanks and good luck

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Tar

      1. chonks
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        thanks

        my bad which 2

        currently on taa and tark

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Must have some team when you're playing only one of those.

      1. chonks
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        ha my drink got in the way of my reality

        1. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Sounds reasonable.

  13. C'mon the Fylde
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is it just me, that sees anything less than a 5-man midfield as unattractive?

    3-5-2 is my favourite formation.
    Anything other than that, looks weak

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yup. Would play 6 mids if poss.

    2. Gashead9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Played 3-5-2 most of the season.

      1. C'mon the Fylde
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I always play 3-5-2
        I'm top top of all of my leagues.
        I'm 2nd in my work's league.
        My winning formula is always 3-5-2, without a doubt.

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      3-4-3 / 3-5-2 / 4-4-2
      Like all three

    4. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I'm swaying towards 3-4-3 as the better formation. Strikers like Vardy, Ings, Jimi, Jesus and Rashford to pick from. City mids becoming even more difficult to pick, Bruno tiring and Liverpool mids not great at the moment.

  14. checkit_j
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Dilva or Armstrong

    1. FPL_Devil
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Dilva ez

    2. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Dilva defo

      1. checkit_j
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Would you swap for puli?

    3. Gashead9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Dilva

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If for 37 + and 38 + Dilva. But if just 37+ Armstrong

      1. checkit_j
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Just this week. I'm 10 points in the lead. Does that change anything?

        1. dunas_dog
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Armstrong great fixture and toss of coin if DSilva starts so still Armstrong for me but like DSilva if can get for 38+

          1. checkit_j
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Ive got fh for 38. I'm thinking Armstrong.

            1. dunas_dog
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Well defo Armstrong then

        2. Gashead9
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Silva by a nose for me

  15. Look at his face!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who would you sacrifice to get martial in? Sterling or pulisic? Fh next week

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Pulisic

      1. Look at his face!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks. Actually I could ditch foden instead! This all part of a -4 with awb having to make way

  16. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Does Fa cup have extra time and pens?

    1. FPL_Devil
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      At this stage yes

    2. Gashead9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I'd be surprised if Utd - Che isn't a reserve fest. Both teams would rather top 4 & many need a rest

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        so what are ur predicted line ups for those two ?

        or atleast which players do u think will get rests ?

  17. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Vardy -> Ings
    Yes or No?
    Cheers.

    1. FPL_Devil
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yea. I’m thinking along the same lines. Maybe wood instead?

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If for free might work out but Vardy back in form

      1. Look at his face!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Did it last week and it just about worked but not sure I would this week

  18. FPL Doctor
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How many minutes will Nketiah get against Villa?

  19. checkit_j
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Ahead in my ML by 10 points. Only one to have FH left. Will use in gw38+.

    What do do with this lot?
    0itb

    McC
    TAA Sais Egan
    Salah Kdb Bruno Puli
    Rash Jesus GreenW

    Foster Aurier Dluiz Lascelle

    Martial needed?
    Burnley or Southampton needed?
    Dilva for puli?

    1. Gashead9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      3 defenders on bench?
      Maybe Puli to Martial for free if money allows

      1. Gashead9
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        All depends on your rivals team, you can try & block, or go for it

      2. checkit_j
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Douglas not David.

        Already have three United

        1. Gashead9
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Puli to Dilva then. Of course there is Pep roulette to consider but likely Silva wont play in cup

          1. checkit_j
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            I reckon my rival will bring ings in so I'm debating Armstrong to shadow.

      3. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Douglas Luiz I’m assuming (Villa)

  20. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Whoa

    What happens when the PL decided that the clubs still in European comps get a late start next season? Seems to be on the cards

    Extra wild card?

  21. FPL Doctor
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Captain:
    A) Rash
    B) Son
    C) KDB
    D) Jimi
    E) Nketiah (yes I’m serious)

  22. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Will play fh in 38. 1 ft and 1.3 itb.

    Patricio
    TAA Doherty Ritchie
    Martial(c) KDB Mahrez Bruno
    Vardy Ings Greenwood

    Button Foden Holgate Kiko

    Is Kiko to burnley defender and then benching TAA crazy?

    1. Eastman
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

    2. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Not crazy, just never know when that next TAA haul is coming, although admittedly I don't see another one this season.

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers!

  23. AC Yew
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Worth holding onto Taylor or replace?

    1. Gashead9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Replace if you are planning on playing him or dont have bench cover

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      He’s expected to miss this gw so it depends on your bench and if you need to use your transfers in something else

  24. Eastman
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best def up to 5.8 for last 2 games not Man C, Man U or Liverpool?

    1. Rhys85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Tarkowski, Tierney?

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks. Tarkowski looks a good shout

  25. Rhys85
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A) Pulisic, DLC & Maguire -> Martial, Wood & Tarkowski for -4
    B) Keep Pulisic and just do the other moves for free

    Cheers guys

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      So pretty much it’s
      A. Martial (-4)
      B. Pulisic

      Could easily go either way. Normally I’d say martial but Liverpool hasn’t been good since the restart and I wouldn’t be surprised if pulisic scores a goal on a counterattack

      1. Rhys85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers

  26. gers23
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Safest captaincy this week? Bruno Im thinking

  27. UKG
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I’m seriously considering -8 because I want to include Ings this week and next. I’ve got a lead in ML but it’s 30 points, no chips left...

    AWB > Pieters
    Pulisic > Martial (and captain)
    Greenwood > Ings

    Or just the first two for -4?

  28. Junior ⚽
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any standout defender just for GW38?

    1. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      38? Or 37?

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        38

  29. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    32 pts behind 1st place in ML

    Keeping my FH till 38

    A) Saka➡️Dilva for free(have Sterling) and bench Antonio v Utd.

    Or

    B) Sterling➡️Silva
    Jimi➡️Kane - 4
    (he has Kane)

    Or something else? Team for this gw

    Ddg

    TAA/Azpi/Cresswell

    Sterling/Antonio/Bruno/Pulisic

    Ings/Jimi/Rash

    Bench injured.

    Appreciate your thoughts on this.

    1. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      If chasing you shouldn't be looking to cover. You need the differential.

  30. Marmalade Forest
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Does Dilva start and get 89 minutes vs Norwich? I’ve got a free hit to play in the last week. I think Dilva (C) vs Norwich has to be one of my moves, surely?

    1. gers23
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yes a great option imo

    2. BENOIT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      89 mins?

    3. John Nerdelbaum
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Deffos
      Unless he gets a standing ovation on 21 minutes and comes off

      1. Eastman
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        No way. Not even a crowd there. He’ll get 89 minutes then his ovation.