Who is the best FPL captain for Double Gameweek 26?

Considering the large number of fixtures in Double Gameweek 26, Fantasy Premier League managers have a wealth of choice for their latest captaincy decision.

But with so many players offering decent potential across their two matches, finding the right recipient for the armband could prove a challenge.

That’s where the Captain Sensible article comes in, using the statistical form of the key candidates against the most recent defensive showings of their upcoming opponents.

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CAPTAIN POLL

Harry Kane (£11.1m) leads the Double Gameweek 26 Captain Poll with over 30.0% votes from our users. The Tottenham Hotspur striker faces two bottom-six sides in Burnley and Fulham but he has only scored once in his previous four Premier League appearances.

Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes (£11.6m) comes second this week, with 15.5% of total votes, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are set to play Chelsea and Crystal Palace.

İlkay Gündoğan (£6.1m) occupies the third place in the poll. However, it will be interesting to see how the results change by Friday evening, as the German international played 90 minutes in Manchester City’s Champions League match midweek.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.7m) and Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) sit in fourth and fifth, respectively, while Kevin De Bruyne (£11.8m) just misses out on this week’s top five.

KEY TEAMS

Everton

v West Bromwich Albion (away)
v Southampton (home)

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2,543 Comments Post a Comment

Connor's Calling
2 months, 10 days ago
What are the current chances of Everton and Villa having a DGW 28? Haven’t been keeping up. Trying to decide between going all out for DG26 and maybe 28 (ie Everton / Digne) or just getting as many SGW29 players (Spurs / Dier)
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1. xHaTr
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Seem to remember Ben Crellins sheet indicating it wasn't particularly high chance of a DGW
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Finding Timo
2 months, 10 days ago
Do people think DCL play in both games this gameweek as only 3 days apart ?
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1. JBG
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Yes
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2. RichRover
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Yes
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3. RichRover
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Im 50/50 whether to TC him
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  1. Finding Timo
    2 months, 10 days ago
    Ok cheers both I am torn between bringing it just kane (Tc) or getting DCL into
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    1. RichRover
      2 months, 10 days ago
      Kane TC could bury me if it works. But if he blanks and DCL scores it would be huge. Big risk.
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    2. RichRover
      2 months, 10 days ago
      In the end just go with your gut!
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      1. Finding Timo
        2 months, 10 days ago
        Been thinking about this all week but yeh cheers decision time !!
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4. g40steve
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Probably, coming back from hammy injury three days is not ideal?
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5. pingissimus
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Thought Ancellotti said King is very close now and will start some games.
  
  More a threat in 28 I imagine
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6. Camino Aleatorio
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Big strong lad, yeah. Ancelotti does not have MCI depth. He can only replace starters with straight Bums, Mutts, and Tramps
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  1. Finding Timo
    2 months, 10 days ago
    Cheers all for replies-
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circusmonkey
2 months, 10 days ago
Is Veltman getting in attacking positions or would you just go with Dunk?
*Not an FPL question, for an auction league format.
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1. Connor's Calling
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Lamptey back - and apparently he plays same side
  
  Dunk is safer unless just for this week
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  1. circusmonkey
    2 months, 10 days ago
    Thank you.
    
    Changed my sealed bid.
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sirmorbach
2 months, 10 days ago
Any reason for one to (triple) captain Bruno instead of Kane?
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1. PascalCygan
  2 months, 10 days ago
  I’m considering it. Don’t like the Chelsea fixture but he could score big v Palace
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  1. FantasyClub
    2 months, 10 days ago
    Only thing is CRY come after Chelsea and after his involvement today vs Real Sociedad
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2. Camino Aleatorio
  2 months, 10 days ago
  I think most folks must triple now, so just pick a champ
  
  King Kane
  lucky Bruno
  Mo Salad
  Man Bun DCL
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Dannyb
2 months, 10 days ago
A - Sterling, Ings and Cavani to Kane Mahrez and DCL - 8?
B - Ings and Cavani to DCL Vardy - 4
C Ings, Cavani and Bamford to DCL Vardy and Watkins - 8
D Ings Cavani and Sterling to Kane KDB and DCL - 8
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1. Dannyb
  2 months, 10 days ago
  D is Watkins instead of DCL
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2. SNEAKY SNEAKY
  2 months, 10 days ago
  I like B and D if you are going to c Kane. hard to know with the minus 8 though.
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ebb2sparky
2 months, 10 days ago
Would you start
A) Mee (tot, LEI)
B) Dallas (AVL)
Currently on A but maybe blinded by the DGW?
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1. SNEAKY SNEAKY
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Its a lottery. I think Dallas has a higher ceiling
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  1. DannyDrinkVodka
    2 months, 10 days ago
    Agree, start Dallas
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Zlatan F.C
2 months, 10 days ago
Would you do Antonio Grealish and Mee for Kane(TC) Barnes and Veltman for - 8? Thanks
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1. xHaTr
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Probably yes for the TC
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xHaTr
2 months, 10 days ago
Thoughts on Son and Antonio to Kane and Traore (-4)?
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1. TheDragon
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Son -> Kane for a -4 seems madness
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  1. xHaTr
    2 months, 10 days ago
    Does it really though? Kane the standout captaincy pick whilst Son has scored once in last 6
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    1. TheDragon
      2 months, 10 days ago
      Logically Hard to see how Kane can be a stand out captain option yet Son a terrible pick given both play for same team and are their 2 sole goal threats
      
      Don’t get me wrong though I’d rather have Kane
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      1. xHaTr
        2 months, 10 days ago
        It sounds weird doesnt it. But the stats dont lie. Son has been underperforming Kane for quite a while now
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2. PascalCygan
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Not for me, wouldn’t necessarily lose Son for Kane, not for a hit
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3. Deulofail
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Seems pretty weird to me
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4. xHaTr
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Thanks for replies
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Gudjohnsen
2 months, 10 days ago
A. TC Kane -4, Salah VC, Gundogan
B. Sterling, TC Salah, Ings
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DK_13
2 months, 10 days ago
Anything worth changing for a hit(0.2 ITB)? BB active

Ederson Martinez
TAA Dias Shaw Rudiger strujik*
Salah barnes Gundogan raphinha* H.reed
Kane Vardy DCL
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7shadesofsmoke
2 months, 10 days ago
Im bench boosting with a non playing 2nd keeper.

Ain't got funds to upgrade to a playing keeper so would need an 8 pointer to get a second keeper. not worth it, right?
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1. TheDragon
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Depends what second keeper would score -4 to get a player who has 2 games seems reasonable.
  
  Not sure it’s worth bench boosting without a full bench
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2. Going Home
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Will you get a playing second keeper before the end of the season? If not, it’s not the deciding factor
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Finding Timo
2 months, 10 days ago
Is it crazy to be benching either bam or Raphinha after Monday’s result?!
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1. Finding Timo
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Sorry Tuesdays !
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  1. Pipermaru
    2 months, 10 days ago
    So far this season Leeds lost all their games after impressive wins gameweek before, maybe just coincidence 😉
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2. FPL Pillars
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Well considering most teams play twice and Leeds only play once it’s understandable but saying this Leeds can definitely get joy vs weakened Villa
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3. Going Home
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Both on my bench. Along with their mate Stu Dallas
  
  Bench boost is activated though.
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4. Camino Aleatorio
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Aston Villa had a decent Defense
  
  Most folks are starting their AV defenders for Clean sheet potential
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  1. Finding Timo
    2 months, 10 days ago
    Yeh agree Might not be a Leeds goal fest
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You've got red on you.
2 months, 10 days ago
When are people using Free Hit. Likely to be another good DGW before the end?
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1. Wılly
  2 months, 10 days ago
  27 is a DGW,
  28 is a possible DGW
  maybe 31/32 as well
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  1. tbos83
    2 months, 10 days ago
    Nothing big enough to merit using FH. Will be using mine in 29
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Wılly
2 months, 10 days ago
GK Rotation for Wildcard, thoughts on Pickford & Leno?

SOU/wba (DGW26),
bur,
BUR/avl (possible DGW28),
whu (BGW29),
CPL,
bha or shu,
FUL,
EVE or ars (BGW33),
new,
WBA,
shu,
cpl,
bha.
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1. ajay_kl +42
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Looks good on paper but it is Everton and Arsenal defence so no for me
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One of Those Days
2 months, 10 days ago
Captain KDB or DCL?
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1. hullcityfan
  2 months, 10 days ago
  DCL the safe option but KDB possibly more upside.
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  1. One of Those Days
    2 months, 10 days ago
    Thank you Hull
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DAZZ
2 months, 10 days ago
Interesting pick in the captain sensible article as the best pick this week. It’s the first time iv’e seen him picked as #1 this week, i feel he is being fairly overlooked.
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1. tbos83
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Who is it?
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  1. Nomar
    2 months, 10 days ago
    DCL
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Ali.h
2 months, 10 days ago
Which everton defender is nailed on? Other than Digne
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1. Drip Doctor
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Keane
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Calculated Risks
2 months, 10 days ago
Maddison to Barnes for minus 4?
He was out for ages with his hip previously so I'm counting him as defo out. Have Dallas and Ings on bench so could play one of them instead.
Leaning towards yes because think Barnes will get at least 10 points, and I want to watch the Leicester matches whilst owning someone too
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Drip Doctor
2 months, 10 days ago
GW33 with 3 x Man City, Son and Kane.

How do you plan to navigate this?
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1. Teomi
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Sell 2 and bench the others.
  A lot of other great fixtures that gw
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  1. Drip Doctor
    2 months, 10 days ago
    Both Spurs and City have great fixtures after, thats the issue.
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    1. Pipermaru
      2 months, 10 days ago
      Can't have them all, City may have league wrapped by GW33 so there might be some dip in form after and Son + Kane might be too much Spurs. And first and foremost it's 2 months from now, anything can happen between now and then, no point worrying about it right now.
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2. Tinkermania
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Considering how are it is, should be easy for anyone planning.
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3. xHaTr
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Thats when im planning to free hit
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ajay_kl +42
2 months, 10 days ago
Worth doing Mee, Ings and Maddison --> Aina/Tosin, Lookman and Kane for -8?

Would then give me more players for GW29 and a full starting XI for DGWers. Have WC and TC left, no BB or FH left

Martinez McCarthy
Mee Stones Dias Coufal Struijk
Gundo Bruno Salah Madison Son
DCL Bamford Ings
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Jones Town
2 months, 10 days ago
Seems silly to spend too much on City players with all the risk of rotation... I'm thinking of going Foden? Anyone else?
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1. Stupendous
  2 months, 10 days ago
  That isn't the problem.
  
  The problem is we already have 3 of them and nobody knows how that pans out twice a week.
  
  You're a small minority without 3
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One of Those Days
2 months, 10 days ago
Barnes warming up
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Iceball
2 months, 10 days ago
A) Ings to DCL, and Bruno or DCL TC
B) Ings to Kane and 2m downgrade for Son Salah or Bamford for a hit. Kane TC
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Brakos2k
2 months, 10 days ago
A. Shaw or B. Stones?
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1. One of Those Days
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Stones
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Gudjohnsen
2 months, 10 days ago
Sterling to Gundogan to fund Kane (TC)?
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1. Maxim Tsigalko
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Good move!
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2. One of Those Days
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Yes
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Russell
2 months, 10 days ago
Grealish and Antonio to:

DCL and Barnes (standard)

Or

Son and Maja (maverick)
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1. Maxim Tsigalko
  2 months, 10 days ago
  DCL and Barnes
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2. mr messi
  2 months, 10 days ago
  DCL and B
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3. Russell
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Looks like a consensus already! Any other suggestions? Max spend is 15m
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fplking14
2 months, 10 days ago
Digne or Ricardo and why??
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1. Maxim Tsigalko
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Digne for the possible OOP and extra DGW.
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  1. fplking14
    2 months, 10 days ago
    Ricardo played OOP as well. Played RW on the weekend and CAM tonight.
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2. SNEAKY SNEAKY
  2 months, 10 days ago
  Ricardo is a little injury prone? Digne has had a few games now.
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One of Those Days
2 months, 10 days ago
Slavia goal
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mr messi
2 months, 10 days ago
If I have Kane and no one else near me in mini leagues has him, I should really captain him, should I?

Question is should I TC or BB

McCarthy Raphinha Dallas Coufal
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1. TheDragon
  2 months, 10 days ago
  If you think he scores the most points yes
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2. One of Those Days
  2 months, 10 days ago
  TC for me
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3. hullcityfan
  2 months, 10 days ago
  I would assume some people in your mini leagues might bring him in?
  
  Don’t love that BB, can’t see much points from McCarthy or Coufal.
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  1. mr messi
    2 months, 10 days ago
    I know. Leeds lads might do ok though. I’ve already taken a hit so would be a -8 to swap McCarthy or Coufal
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4. SNEAKY SNEAKY
  2 months, 10 days ago
  I have a similar bench and I am taking in digne -4 to bb I think
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5. Pipermaru
  2 months, 10 days ago
  I wouldn't BB that lot. TC no doubt.
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SNEAKY SNEAKY
2 months, 10 days ago
A- Coufal to Digne (-4)(BB)) (Pope, Bamford, Rapha & Vestagard) Assume Grealish gets a game?
B - Coufal + Vestagard to Digne & Dier (-8)(BB) (BB Bamford, Rapha & Dier)
C - Coufal, & Grealish - Barnes & Digne (-8) (BB) Bamford, Rapha & Vestagard)

Hard one to read I know but what do you reckon?
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