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Brighton v Brentford team news: Toney starts, Henry and Duffy absent

Brighton and Hove Albion v Brentford brings Boxing Day’s Premier League action to a close, with kick-off at the Amex Stadium at 20:00 GMT.

Graham Potter makes four changes from Gameweek 17 with Adam Webster, Adam Lallana, Alexis Mac Allister and Neal Maupay replacing Joel Veltman, Solly March, the suspended Yves Bissouma and Aaron Connelly.

Brighton captain Lewis Dunk misses out with a knee injury that could keep him out until late January, while Shane Duffy is absent from the matchday squad.

As for Brentford, Ivan Toney starts, having made his return as a substitute against Chelsea on Wednesday, with Rico Henry and Vitaly Janelt dropping out with a minor hamstring issue and Covid-19 respectively.

GAMEWEEK 19 LINE-UPS

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Sanchez, Lamptey,Webster, Burn, Cucurella, Mwepu, Moder,Lallana, Mac Allister, Trossard, Maupay

Subs: Scherpen, Gross, Alzate, Welbeck, March, Richards, Leonard, Turns, Ferguson

Brentford XI: Fernandez, Pinnock, Jansson,Sorensen,Canos, Jensen,Norgaard,Baptiste,Thompson, Mbeumo, Toney

Subs: Cox, Thompson, Forss, Wissa, Ghoddos, Onyeka, Peart-Harris, Bidstrup, Stevens

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  1. Alexis Nonsense
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    FreeHitters what is your net gain?

    FH team got me 45 points ekstra with Ronaldo(C) to go

    1. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Holy cow! Congrats

      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks!

        I might have pushed the problem ahead of me with two games in gw20 off already

    2. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      About 30ish with two left. 10 off the bench if Dalot or Ronaldo no show

      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Ron (C) I presume?

        1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Son. Got Dalot and Ronnie left

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      That’s huge. 23 points net gain so far with Dalot and Ronaldo(c) to play

    4. Forgetmeknot
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nice good work. Currently 31 points up with Ronaldo (c) and Dalot to go. Not hard though, non FH team would have been 21 all out 😀

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

      37 with captain to play.

    6. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      53 vs 64 +Ronaldo so currently 11 points gain.
      Turns out my original team wasn't too bad but at least I have Salah next game week.

      1. Alexis Nonsense
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yes that might be huge!

  2. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    James Madison's last 5 games. Jeeezus.

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        ESR may as well go now so have about 8m to spend on a midfielder. Looks to be the best option long term. Don't fancy any more pep roulette tbh.

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

    So Wolves have 14 players with COVID or injured and play Man United in 8 days……..

    FPL should consider allowing us to free transfer any player in teams where match called off due to COVID. FPL Scotland doing this provided 50% of games in the game week postponed

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Why? Then you just transfer in players likely to have a match called off the following week. How is that better?

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

        Increases odds of having starting players as by deadline fair idea if games kicking off that day are going ahead

    2. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nonsense. Where would the madness stop. Just get on with it.

    3. Mighty Banana
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      They probably did consider it, and then realised it's not the best idea.

  4. Karhumies
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Planning to do Watkins no-show to Ronaldo C, but need to downgrade one of James - Mount - Bilva to get the funds. Time to sell off Chelsea defense? Thinking about James to Dalot.

    GW20 Brighton OK, but...
    21 Liverpool
    22 Man City
    23 Spurs
    24 Blank
    25 Blank

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

      And James looked tired so may get rested in 20

  5. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Lol at anyone selling Ramsdale.

    1. Diamondgeezer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      He plays 5 of the next 8 and one of them is city.

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Only plays 6 of next 9 and 2 of those include City and Spurs. Other keepers have 11/12 games in next 9

    3. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Ok fair points lads, their next games not been officially called off yet

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Just seen it has FFS

        1. Mighty Banana
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I'd have drink If I were you.

          1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            You asking?

  6. Eh, just one more thing ...
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Can we have a Brentford goal please? Thank you.

  7. Lord of Ings
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Wolves play united just 8 days from today,which could mean united blank gw21..
    Anyone tempted to go lloris over ddg now?

  8. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Looking at getting Lloris and Son for -8 with Rambo and Raph out.

    Crazy times crazy moves.

  9. Nedvěd11
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Keep Bsilva one more week then to Maddison?

    Son, Foden, Jota, Bowen, Bsilva

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Tempted to get him for the Liverpool game, in great form

  10. AD2110
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    When will it actually be confirmed when Salah goes off to afcon?

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

    Who is the better keeper option?

    A....lloris

    B....ddg

    Worth going to lloris as United play covid ravaged wolves next weekend?

    1. EL tridente
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I Will go for DDG as I already Got Reguilon

    2. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A imo. I’d expect a Conte Spurs to keep more clean sheets than United. Also expect a Conte keeper to get more saves than a Ragnick keeper. Extra fixture down the line too

      1. Flynny
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

    3. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'm going back to DDG as have Reguilon

  12. HTL
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Everyone else in top 20 of the cash league I'm in has used their first wildcard, several have used a free hit too. I've just activated mine.

    Should I be looking to make revolutionary changes given a lot of people will be free hitting in GW22 anyway or just trying to fix a couple of issues and trying to keep a consistent team with everyone around me? I definitely need to move out my front 3, bring back Salah and get a second playing keeper.

    I'm thinking of moving to:

    Ramsdale (Sanchez)
    TAA - Cancelo - Dias - Dalot - Lowton
    Salah - Son - Jota - ESR - Skipp
    Ronaldo - Broja - Gelhardt

    Currently have:

    Ramsdale (Steele)
    TAA - Cancelo - Dias - Rudiger - Livramento
    Son - Jota - Bernardo - ESR - Gallagher
    Lacazette - Antonio - Dennis

    1. JONALDINHO
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Go Salah and Ronaldo as your 2 premiums and move Salah -> Son next week. I’d go Maddison instead of Son. Use those funds to do Broja and Gelhardt to DCL / King

      1. HTL
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, was thinking of having the three because then there's an easy route back to Salah rather than having to jettison Son again (appreciate this could all fall by the wayside). DCL is an interesting choice if he comes back firing, I'm not so sure on King.

  13. Scots Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    What do we think FPL will do to try and help navigate this mess? Is there anything they can realistically do or should we just accept this is how the game is for the next few months?

    There was some vocal complaints about the extra free hit, although it was probably the only reasonable solution even with its flaws.

    Been playing the game since 2006, so had my share of FPL frustrations, but these past few weeks are amongst the least fun I've had. Can't imagine how frustrated those who go shafted by the deadline crash today are feeling.

    Maybe pushing the deadline closer to kick off til this tides over would help some what?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Only helps people around at those times.

    2. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      The only real solution would basically be triple bench. That cannot be done now.

    3. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Moving deadlines moves the problem not fix it.

    4. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      It is tough but everyone is in the same boat. I didn’t agree with the additional FH chip getting added because where do you draw the line now? Can’t issue one every time a game is cancelled. A lot of people wouldn’t have used their FH this week if they didn’t have an additional one to fall back on and those that used it already had to suck it up while they all jumped 40+ points this week.

      Pushing deadline is not the answer either. Rotation and players being benched is a huge aspect of the game and it wouldn’t be fair for people in different time zones having to wake in the middle of the night to check line ups.

    5. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah it's just not fun anymore. There's a sweet spot of how much carnage is tolerable, and we're past that. Bet there are some people who are absolutely loving it, though!

      Wouldn't have thought they could change the rules mid-season, but the extra FH chip has done that somewhat anyway.

      I'd be happy with an extra transfer each week (or hits being reduced to -2), but I don't think that's feasible.

    6. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      We all knew the rules and we all new we were in covid times, so I don't see the problem with them just leaving it as it is.

      They had plenty of time to change the rules before the season started.

      1. WVA
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        This although they shouldn't have added the extra FH chip.

      2. Paqueta Rice
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        It should be left alone. They should not have given the additional FH

        1. WVA
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Did they justify why they gave it?

            1. WVA
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              Thanks, not impressed.

    7. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Accept it and move on. FPL shouldn’t do a thing.

    8. Monklane
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'm not enjoying it at all right now. I'm probably only hanging around through some sort of bloody mindedness.

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

      I'm enjoying the chaos, difficult decisions to be made and more hands on management needed.

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

      I've been playing since the same season and - putting the seriousness of the covid situation to one side - I have very much enjoyed the random luck that is hitting all of our teams. It's mixing things up.

  14. Paqueta Rice
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez looking at me from my bench laughing his arse off

  15. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Lol and the Ramsdale non sellers

  16. AzzaroMax99
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale&Laca to DDG&Antonio (-4)? That would allow me to field 11 players (if Foden is back).

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yep

  17. WVA
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale ESR Lacazette to DDG Jota King?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nice. Did you back most of those yourself?

      1. Ha.
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Plus a cheeky Mahrez

        1. Paqueta Rice
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Well played

  18. Babit1967
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    So is 58 (-4) non fh decent enough?

    1. HollywoodXI
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Terrible. The average for non FH teams is 105 points with 5 to play.

      1. Babit1967
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Ah well maybe next week then

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Depends on Ronaldo.

      1. Babit1967
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        That might sink me

    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No.

    4. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      53 non fh team with Ronnie C to go!

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        So you keep telling us. But there must have been some bad luck along the way.

      2. Babit1967
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Nice

  19. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Can we stack Free Hits, i.e. if we haven’t used our first, have two when we get the second one

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      You have 2 now.

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      We have the second one. You have two

    3. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      yes but can't use them in 2 successive gws..

  20. EL tridente
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale and Bernardo to Jota and DDG?

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yep do it now

      1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        How’d you get on today?? Loads of whinging and whining?

        1. WVA
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I had a good day considering no FH played. Happy Christmas

        2. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Yep . One from earlier although complete and utter bs

          "Hilarious really, owned Son all season however this week all my rivals brought him in for Salah and captained him!"

          1. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Lol

  21. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on Everton v Newcastle? Rumours of it being called off a few days ago.

    Got Wilson on my original team and got other fires now

  22. Ian J
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    So lost - need help - made so many horrendous decisions recently
    What should I do?
    Ramsdale
    James Cancelo TAA B Davies Dalot
    Foden Gallagher Martinelli Ramsey Son
    Kane Ronaldo Watson
    0 ITB 1 FT
    Thanks

  23. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez save point

    1. HonestBlatter
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Needs few more for BAPS

    2. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Benched him for DDG

  24. Fish up a tree
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Guys is it not wise to go with 2 playing keepers

    Rather than ditch Ramsdale I am going to bring in Sanchez for current fodder as for the rest of the season they rotate almost perfectly & cover each other for BGWs in 24,25 & 27.

    Arsenal & Brighton both have 3 DGWs as well to capitalise on now which will not necessarily fall at the same time

    Finally any game could be pulled so having 2 keepers should be a no brainier.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Of course. Ideally we'd have a full playing 15. Doesn't always work that way with fund though.

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        funds*

  25. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    TAA(c) anyone?

    1. Paqueta Rice
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nope. Leicester can score goals from nothing.

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No chance Leicester score.

      1. JayKay1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Plenty thought that today too!

    3. FPL_Crisis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Good shout if Virgil is back

  26. The Red Devil
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Should I do a -4 for jota or -8 for salah?

  27. shuddahaddum
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Free hit game week 19 and came back to a completely different team from the game week 18 team.Also I have apparently tsken 150 transfers this game week. Has this happened to anyone else?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Link to team?

  28. T.Henry14
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Saving FH again?

    Ramsdale & ESM --------> Pickford & Gray (-4)

    Pickford
    Cancelo, TAA, James
    Son, Bernardo, Bowen, Gray
    Ronaldo, Antonio, Dennis

    (FosterX - WhiteX - CashX - LuizX)

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Did you accidentally write Pickford?

      1. T.Henry14
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        NEW, BHA, nor, AVL, new, LEE, sou

        1. WVA
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Don't worry I have seen his fixtures!

  29. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    A Sanchez haul was really not what was needed tonight

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      OMG this so bad

    2. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yet here we are