Pro Pundits - Andy

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this stage of the season of active FPL manager ownership than overall ownership, which may include some teams that are no longer active.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. E25
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Got FH for 38 so what to do this week for a 1 week punt?

    Will probably cap whoever I bring in...
    A) Willian -> Salah
    B) Nketiah -> ings
    C) Vardy -> Kane

    Martinez
    TAA Doherty Magure
    KDB Dilva Mahrez Fernandes
    Vardy Greenwood Nketiah

    Martin Willian Saiss Robinson
    1FT 5.7ITB

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

      B

  2. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Henderson
    Azpi - TAA - Doherty
    Willian - Sterling - D.Silva - Martial - Bruno
    Giroud - Greenwood
    ___________________________________
    Krul: Aurier*: Nketiah: Taylor*

    8.1 ITB

    Literally nothing to lose in this joke of a season,no chips, only aim is under a mill (faints), at 1.2m now, so would you say the following are worth it for -8?

    Giroud > Ings/Wood/Jesus
    Willian > Salah
    Azpi > Tarkowski

    Cheers guys.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Aaaaaaanybody

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

      Nothing to lose? All three.

  3. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any suggestions for this team? 1ft, 0.5m itb. All chips used.

    Schmeichel
    Taa Doherty AURIER
    Salah kdb Bruno Mahrez
    Rashford Jimmy greenwood

    Martin Foden TAYLOR NGAKIA

  4. FantasyHero
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I really want to captain sterling. I really do but who knows if he will start. Kdb safer bet? Given he has had a complete rest last game?

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

      Yes safer but tends to be deeper when Dilva plays

    2. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I really wanna capt dsilva!

  5. Isco Disco
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Vardy -> Kane/Auba/Jesus ?(-4)
    What are the chances of Jesus starting against Watford?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I reckon Jesus starts against Watford. I don’t like Kane despite his performance against Newc. Auba is a good shout though i’d say.

    2. One Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Auba.

  6. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best move here? FHing 38

    A) Alonso -> 6.6 (Laporte)
    B) Pulisic -> 7.7 (Dilva)
    C) Giroud -> 7.2 (Wood)

    DDG
    Trent, Doherty, Mendy, Saiss
    Sterling, Bruno, Martial, Pulisic
    Jimenez, Giroud

    Martin, Nketiah, Alonso, Guendouzi
    Bank 0.5m, 1FT

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

      Giroud

    2. Scratch
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      100% not A. Laporte unlikely to start Watford.

      Giroud -> Ings if I was in your shoes.
      Who you captaining?

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

        Can’t afford Ings otherwise I’d definitely do that. Sensible captain pick is probably Bruno/Martial. But I’m miles behind so may roll the dice with Sterling.

        1. Scratch
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Didn't realise how cheap Giroud was haha

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

      C

  7. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Chances of Sterling being rested against Watford?

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

      Who knows? Pep that’s who and unfortunately everyone else is guessing

    2. Scratch
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Even if he starts what's the likelihood of him reaching 60. Pep

    3. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah I regret having done Kdb to Sterling

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Why? Sensible move imo

    4. Letsgo!
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Just keep him and play. I feel he will start. Whether he do anything we wont know. But dont capt him

  8. Drogba Legend
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Save FT or use it on Aurier/Gomez? In 1st in my ML by 12 points.

    Martinez
    Aurier** - TAA - AWB
    Bruno (C) - Salah - Sterling - KDB - Foden
    Jimmy - Greenwood

    Patricio - Gomez - Nketiah - Lascelles

    A) Save FT
    B) TRansfer out Gomez/Aurier > 5.7 defender
    C) Start Pat over Martinez this GW?

    Cheers!

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

      Aurier to Barnsley and start Pat

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

        Bardsley*

      2. Drogba Legend
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers Delt

    2. Scratch
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Hold. Last day is always mental for team changes you'll want 2 FT

  9. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Stuart Armstrong(5.2) has been involved in 8 goals in his last 11 pl starts. (5g 3a)

    This guy has really flown under the radar. Anyone fancying a punt vs bou ?

    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Just bought him. Thanks to Irbox for the suggestion.

      Playing over greenwood as I think greenwood is tiring.

      Pope
      TAA Doherty AWB
      Salah KDB Bruno(c) Son(vc) Armstrong
      Vardy Jimenez

      Martinez Greenwood Holgate Lascelles

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Greenwood......tiring......yeah ok 😉

    2. One Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Good shout. I brought him in last week for McGinn

  10. almen
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hey Lads and Ladettes,
    Bit of help please.. this week I’m using bench boost for opponent in money league.
    Currently top of league by 1pt in h2h and last gw is a ghost ship so spending my chip wisely. Current team.

    Ederson, Pope
    TAA, Tark, Saiss, Holgate, Aurier
    KDB, Martial, Fernandes, Mane, Antonio,
    DCL, Vardy, Greenwood

    Wanting to trade out Holgate, Aurier.

    A) Egan, Dunk
    B) Stevens, Pieters

    Thankyou

  11. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    @FC Hakkebof I just confirmed Lascelles to Long-4.

  12. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Greenwood to Wood for free?

    I think WHU will br a tough game for Man Utd

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Nah WHU are safe now, foot off the gas and set up deck chairs time.

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Moyes will let this match go due to his man united connection 😉

  13. Jonty Rhodes
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Response to my earlier post: Sorry I dont check the messages constantly like some others here. I have emailed FFS Scout Admins and maybe he can be brought in a video with Joe 🙂

    Good luck to all. As a life and FFS rule, please don't presume anything that looks too good be true can never be true 🙂

    Here is my email for reference:

    Hey Ted and FFS Team,
    Great job you guys are doing.
    I made a post today about a mess up by my 7 year old son to his team as per below. While I accept that nothing can be done about the mess up with his team, I was appalled by some of the comments including questioning how a 7 year old can manage his own team. My answer is why not and I invite FFS Admins to have a video interview with him or any other way of talking to him.
    Comment Link: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/22143623

    Good luck!

    Best regards,Irfan

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

      It’s a Pakistani scam this one

      1. Jonty Rhodes
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        I guess after all the racism being exposed and the whole black lives matter movement, some people cannot help themselves. Stay honest and you will go a long way...

    2. Jonty Rhodes
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Btw, he was also community Champion in First March Game Week when he was ranked 7k and FFS Admins were told about his age as well

  14. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who to captain (chasing):

    1. Salah (CHE)
    2. Fernandes (WHU)
    3. KDB (wat)

    Thanks.

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Salah out of those

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers mate

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      1. He's due a big haul. What better motivation than against his former club denying them top 4 spot

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks mate, yeah it’s on him atm and I’m gonna stick with him then

        He’s a bit of a differential too

    3. One Man
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Fern

  15. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Bardsley vs Pieters vs Long?

    1. MessiPlus10
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Dealing with the same question. I’m on Bardsley right now.

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

      Seems to be the hot topic. I prefer Tark over all of them, budget permitting.

  16. JasonG123
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    0.6m ITB. 1FT. Any ideas? Not sure what to do. FH in 38 so just need a one week move.

    Patricio (3.9)
    TAA Doherty AWB (Holgate Ngakia)
    Mane KDB Bruno Mahrez (Guendouzi)
    Jesus Jimenez Greenwood

  17. SHIKABALAA
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pope Martinez
    TAA Aurier Doherty Kiko (mancity) Holgate (injured)
    KDB Bruno Foden Antonio Pulisic
    Jesus Rashford Greenwood
    Supposed to play bench boost this gw
    I want to sell Kiko and Holgate and one of Pulisic,KDB and Greenwood
    Is a -8 hit would be worth it?
    Who would you prefer Wood or Dilva(kdb out) or Trossard (kdb in)

  18. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who is the best defender for the final two GWs -

    A. Saiss
    B. Pieters
    C. Lamptey
    D. Someone else (£4.7m or under)

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

    Used my 2 frees before Tony price rise: AWB > Tark, Pulisic > Tony ... Still looking for a -4 punt and who to bench. FH 38.

    Pope, Martin
    Tark, Doc, Ritchie, Digne, Lascelles
    Sterling, Foden, Bruno, Tony, Antonio
    Jesus, Jota, Rashford

    Obvious is Jota to Wood, but I really like Stuart Armstrong too.

    3.4m ITB

  20. HellasLEAF
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Holgate done for the season or may feature last GW..

  21. Scratch
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Shameless asking again. I'm fairly fluthered so humour me

    Pope
    TAA, Saiss, Doherty
    KDB, Bruno Sterling, Foden. Willian
    Rashford, Ings
    1 transfer to burn. 1.7mitb FH for 38
    Greenwood, Femenia, Lascelles

    1. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Willian seems the most likely to blank to me of those. Maybe Dilva now just in case pep only gives him 60 min? All guesswork really or maybe Son if you can make it

      1. Scratch
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Can't afford Son and I honestly not confident Dilva starts 37. Cheers though

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          If Dilva doesn't start you got Gwood as cover?

          1. Scratch
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            YEah but it'd likely be a 1 point cameo if he doesn't start

        2. Garth Marenghi
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Greenwood to wood?

          1. Scratch
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Considering that one also

  22. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Crazy getting Wood over Ings?

    A) Wood- (nor BHA)

    B) Ings- (bou SHU)

    Ings facing 2 teams with something to fight for. (Relegation and europa league spot)

    Meanwhile Wood facing 2 teams on the beach and has been involved in 13 goals in his last 21 pl starts

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I like the reasoning for Wood

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        In fact you may have just persuaded me to go Wood

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

          Ings can score two in a game

          Can wood do that? Have a think.

          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Already has done against Norwich this season

          2. Garth Marenghi
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Wood had 2 versus Norwich in the reverse game.

          3. Salah’s Sonnet
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            He can, but for the reasoning, i can’t argue against it, plus wood on pens.

          4. HurriKane
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Wood on his day is unstoppable for any tean

            His last 5 pl returns has been against WOL tot mu LEI. So why cant he do significant damage against awful Norwich?

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

              Ok i am convinced haha

        2. HurriKane
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Norwich tend to concede an abnormally huge amount of big chances to strikers. In their past 2 games, the opposition striker against them has been averaging 8 shots in the box and 4 big chances per game. Wood could really have a field day next GW

          .Plus Burnley’s strikers are often underappreciated hence this might have gone under the radar but only Vardy, Jesus and Abraham have recorded more big chances in the league than Wood this season...

    2. Camino Aleatorio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Is wood the 100% starter?

      You have Rodriguez and Vydra to consider

      Wood only has ONE game with 90 minutes since the restart

      I admit, never watch Burnley, not even the occasional highlight

  23. Vazza
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Who is the best defender for the final two GWs -

    A. Saiss
    B. Egan
    C. Pieters
    D. Lamptey
    E. Stephens

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

      Please respond guys

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lamptey rotation risk. Pieters, long or Bardsley for me

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

        I think Burnley defence could be a trap. They have 3 of their regular defenders injured.

        1. FC Hakkebøf
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          No time to discuss sorry, going to bed. You got my advice now. Follow your gut

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

            Ok. Goodnight.

  24. davies
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A) Doherty/Pieters (CRY/BHA) + Martial (WHU/lei) + Jesus (NOR)

    B) Pieters (nor/BHA) + Dilva (NOR) + Auba (avl,WAT)

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A close one. Would have to say A there.

      Any opinion below bud?

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

        Looks good mate

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers matey

  25. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Zero replies above, would appreciate any input as i won’t be able to get on before games start, thanks 🙂

    Henderson
    Azpi - TAA - Doherty
    Willian - Sterling - D.Silva - Martial - Bruno
    Giroud - Greenwood
    ___________________________________
    Krul: Aurier*: Nketiah: Taylor*

    8.1 ITB

    Literally nothing to lose in this joke of a season,no chips, only aim is under a mill (faints), at 1.2m now, so would you say the following are worth it for -8?

    Giroud > Ings/Wood/Jesus
    Willian > Salah
    Azpi > Tarkowski

    Cheers guys.

    1. Scratch
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      You have £8.1m itb??!!

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Since last GW, yes haha! Any opinion on the moves posed?

        1. Scratch
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          In your position i guess i'd captain Martial/Bruno.
          Wouldn't fancy Azpi in those final 2 but maybe Giroud -> Jesus has the higher ceiling potential ?
          Or Willian -> KDB is pretty damn simple but unlikely to help you climb the OR

          1. Scratch
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Willian -> Mane or Salah big potential too obvioisly

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

      Go for it

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers man!

    3. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Captain Salah. Be bold. Yes worth a -8 over 2 gw's

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Go with Jesus unless you plan to do Willian to KDB or something like that for gw38

        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Ahh only just seen this haha, cheers.

      2. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        That’s what I thought, over the course of two GW’s has to be worth that.

        Any opinion between Jesus + Wood? Maybe Wood for this GW and Jesus for 38?

      3. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Think i very well may do actually, would certainly help the climb

  26. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Martinez
    Sais taa long (taylor lascels)
    Kdb mane bruno raz (puli)
    Gren rash jimi

    Which? (Gw38+ puli to dsilva) (chasing ML 30 pts)

    A) grenwod mane -4 to ings/wood/wilson/king - martial/dsilva
    B) grenwod taa -4 to ings/wood/king/wilson pieters/bardsley/oconell
    C) taylor to bardsley/pieters
    D) mane to martial/dsilva/stanislas
    E) roll ft

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

      E

    2. Scratch
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      How much itb?

      1. Nightf0x
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        .2

  27. tokara
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Do we think martial will start FA Cup? Should be on the bench I hope

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      He will be on the bench yeah, Ighalo will start

  28. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Bench two:

    A) Alonso (liv)
    B) Digne (shu)
    C) Greenwood (WHU)
    D) Pulisic (liv)
    E) Willian (liv)

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      CE

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Interesting picks, thanks.

    2. Camino Aleatorio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A and B

      Everton is Everton

      Alonso and Chelsea is dog meat defensively

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks, tough call on Chelsea mids, would you transfer one for DSilva?

  29. yer old da
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Which defender 4.6m or less for one week only? Thinking O’Connell (EVE) or Pieters (Nor)?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Long

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Lamptey

    3. Vazza
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I personally think Burnley defence is a trap. They have 3 or their 4 regular starters injured. Can you comment on my post too please.

      1. Milk, 1 Šuker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        “Trap” I hate that word around here. They held Wolves - with one of the best strikers in the league - for so long and WITHOUT those regular starters, so...

  30. SHIKABALAA
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Pope Martinez
    TAA Aurier Doherty Kiko Holgate
    KDB Bruno Foden Antonio Pulisic
    Jesus Rashford Greenwood
    Bench boost for gw37 or gw38?

    1. Scratch
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Tricky one. Aurier and Holgate precarious for this week. Loads of player who could injured themselves in FA cup. But GW38 is usually a sh!tshow with the number of random changes to starting XIs