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Fantasy EFL Triple Gameweek 38: Top weekend picks

Fantasy EFL Triple Gameweek 38 has seen two matches played. If you missed out on Birmingham City’s Triple, then not to worry! There are still five teams doubling that you can pick from.

Here, we go through the top picks for Saturday and Sunday, determining who you should be targeting.

Please note: All of these players mentioned DID NOT make the Scout Picks article but were honourable mentions.

Don’t forget, you can make changes to your Fantasy EFL team, including player/club picks and captaincy right up until kick-off.

TOP PICKS – GOALKEEPER

Sam Tickle (G) – Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool (H), Burton Albion (A)

The standout goalkeeping asset for this week has to be Wigan Athletic’s Sam Tickle (G). The Tics number one has been excellent in recent outings, securing three consecutive clean sheets, contributing to a total of 21 points across his last three appearances.

Although two tricky tests in store, given the ferocity of Blackpool’s attack, and Burton’s fight for survival, we back Tickle to secure at least save points.

Fantasy EFL: Gameweek 7 Scout Picks

TOP PICKS – DEFENDERS

Jason Kerr (D) – Wigan Athletic vs Blackpool (H), Burton Albion (A)

He’s registered a staggering 277 points in Fantasy EFL, thanks to his consistent defensive masterclasses. He managed an impressive 18-point haul across the last Double Gameweek, highlighting his potential heading into the two ties against Blackpool and Burton Albion. The defender’s ownership stands at just 3.4% and with an average of 6.6 points per game, he could be a great differential asset. A great chance for further clean sheets alongside several defensive contributions, meaning a double-digit haul is well on the cards.

Kyran Lofthouse (D) –  Burton Albion vs Cambridge United (H), Wigan Athletic (H)

If you’re seeking a high-upside differential in defence [0% ownership], Kyran Lofthouse (D) of Burton Albion warrants attention ahead of their Double Gameweek. This defender is in excellent form, evidenced by consecutive double-digit scores, most recently a 13-point haul in Double Gameweek 37 featuring defensive returns and an assist versus Birmingham City.

Burton’s double fixture presents intriguing opportunities: a critical home clash against a struggling Cambridge United and a potentially more open home game against mid-table Wigan Athletic. Expect Lofthouse to be a prime candidate for both defensive solidity and attacking returns at wing-back.

TOP PICKS – MIDFIELDERS

Sonny Carey (M) – Blackpool vs Wigan Athletic (A), Birmingham City (H)

Sonny Carey (M) of Blackpool is a straight-forward pick heading into the Double Gameweek. The Seasiders winger has played a pivotal role in the middle of the park with a healthy eight goals (+40) to his name. His side travels to Wigan Athletic before returning home to host the league leaders Birmingham City.

There was a slight injury concern, after he sustained an injury in his last outing. However, Steve Bruce sounded positive, and if he does make the XI, then he is certainly a great asset to consider.

Luke Molyneux (M) – Doncaster Rovers vs Bradford City (H)

The winger has racked up points for fun, with a staggering total of 283 to his name, the most of any attacking player. He impressed once again in his last two outings, managing to secure a scintillating 37 points across Double Gameweek 37, courtesy of: three goals (+18), a hat-trick bonus (+5), two assists (+6) and an abundance of additional attacking contributions. He also featured for the full 90 minutes across both the Double Gameweek 37 fixtures. 

Although Molyneux only features once in Gameweek 38, his potential should not be underestimated, especially when he is brimming with confidence, as you would anticipate he will be after his last two displays. It is a huge game for Donny, as the league leaders host third-placed Bradford City, who currently sit just three points off of them.

Fantasy EFL Scout Squad: Gameweek 5

TOP PICK – FORWARD

Rob Apter (F) – Blackpool vs Wigan Athletic (A), Birmingham City (H)

The attacker has been prolific this season, with 12 goals (+60) and two assists (+6) now secured. He is another player who provided a healthy double-digit haul across tDuble Gameweek 34, securing 16 points. He went on to add seven more in Gameweek 35 with another goal against Gillingham. With three goals in three, featuring for 90 minutes, he’s nailed in Karl Robinson’s side.

Rumarn Burrell (F) – Burton Albion vs Cambridge United (H), Wigan Athletic (H)

With ten goals (+50) and three assists (+9) this season, the talisman faces a crucial must-win match against Cambridge United. While a blank isn’t impossible, a home fixture against Wigan Athletic follows, offering another prime opportunity for points as the Brewers fight for survival. Currently owned by just 0.7%, the number 18 presents a significant differential advantage.



117 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Geriatric Unathletic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    21 days, 7 hours ago

    FH Misery ??

    1. The-Red-1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Almost definitely.
      A few days of constantly tinkering and obviously my first draft will be the best

    1. mookie
      • 11 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Hope Patterson does well, need a Bradley replacement.

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 6 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        I think he'll play RB over old timers Young/Coleman for the rest of the season

  2. Geriatric Unathletic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    21 days, 7 hours ago

    Is that a good thing?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      For Everton defence, yes imo, Keane is a liability

      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Was going to write the same, O'Brien seems to be a better player than Keane.

      2. Geriatric Unathletic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Shame then for Palmer :(.

  3. JBG
    • 7 Years
    21 days, 7 hours ago

    The FPL challenges lately have been so fcking boring.. basically 2 random teams that are playing each get double points.

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 8 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      FPL Challenge was so much better when you just picked a team you thought was good for one week only to get the max score. At the end of the day who doesn’t want the option of playing a FH every week without any repercussions. Needs to get back to that, nobody plays FPL for different challenges other than to pick the best players who score the most points.

  4. ZimZalabim
    • 8 Years
    21 days, 7 hours ago

    Andy said Palmer benched just before going off stream

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Let's hope so

    2. Geriatric Unathletic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Really??

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 8 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        he finished with if he is benched im not even watching the game

        So hopefully he starts !? I dunno either start or not in squad is best no 1 point cameos please

    3. SAUCY SALAH
      • 8 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      lol he wouldn’t bench a player who scored 4 in the same fixture last season

  5. OneTeamInBristol
    • 1 Year
    21 days, 7 hours ago

    Palmer benched?

    1. SAUCY SALAH
      • 8 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Starts

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      No

    3. Bonus magnet
      • 8 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Yes, a few weights this morning

  6. Tonyawesome69
    • 6 Years
    21 days, 7 hours ago

    Chelsea XI to face Everton: Sanchez; Caicedo, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Lavia, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson

    https://x.com/ChelseaFC/status/1916073756943851871?t=UKWiHEDSkPrlUtylNkJFnQ&s=19

    1. SAUCY SALAH
      • 8 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Andy the naughty man!

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 6 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        The rumours was based on the chat, not from ITK

        1. SAUCY SALAH
          • 8 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          Ah ok wonder where they got it from then

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Maybe Cucurella less attacking if Caicedo is inverting from RB

      1. Qaiss
        • 9 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Hehehe !

    3. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      so Palmer benched rumours were just that then

    4. JBG
      • 7 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Boooo urns (Palmer)

    5. ZimZalabim
      • 8 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Phew

  7. Bonus magnet
    • 8 Years
    21 days, 7 hours ago

    Ballsed this DH haven’t I

    Remember last season GW 29

    Reguilon -3

  8. Sun God Nika
    • 4 Years
    21 days, 7 hours ago

    Why do people like scare mongering so much

    1. Sun God Nika
      • 4 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Every bloody gw man

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Eye balls on CC

    2. Qaiss
      • 9 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      You don’t have to engage with it

      1. Sun God Nika
        • 4 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        True 🙂 I’m gunna have a Lillie’s bee sting cider and relax

    3. Philosopher's Stones
      • 4 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Need that Andy or whoever he is banned from this site from now on.

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        This

      2. Sun God Nika
        • 4 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        + 1

      3. Mambino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        There were people in his chat saying it cos Andy has Palmer in his 11 - he wasn't suggesting it was from anyone ITK

      4. Tonyawesome69
        • 6 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        It was mentioned after the deadline...

        1. Mambino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          and this as well

        2. Tonyawesome69
          • 6 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          (On Andy's steam)

          1. Fitzy.
            • 13 Years
            21 days, 7 hours ago

            Let's not talk about Andy's steam or stream...

            1. Merlin the Wraith
              • 8 Years
              21 days, 7 hours ago

              or that unfortunate misunderstanding with Loopy Lou....

    4. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      It’s Loki’s work!

  9. Tonyawesome69
    • 6 Years
    21 days, 7 hours ago

    Chelsea XI: Sánchez, Caicedo, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella, Fernández, Lavia, Madueke, Palmer, Neto, Jackson

    Subs: Jörgensen, Adarabioyo, Badiashile, James, Acheampong, Dewsbury-Hall, Nkunku, Sancho, George

    Everton XI: Pickford, Patterson, O'Brien, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Gueye, Garner, Harrison, Doucouré, Ndiaye, Beto

    Subs: Virgínia, Begović, Keane, Young, Coleman, Alcaraz, Iroegbunam, McNeil, Chermiti

    1. Vazza
      • 4 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Damn it!!! Keane doesn’t start and he’s second on my bench. Hopefully I wont need him.

    2. Sir Matt Bugsby
      • 5 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      You were right about O'Brien possibly starting CB. Fair play.. I was hoping, as a Palmer owner, for Keane to start 😆

  10. Philosopher's Stones
    • 4 Years
    21 days, 7 hours ago

    Just when I was starting to enjoy my FH team, immediately remembered I have 3 palace fkers in my original team ffs

    1. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Is it not still possible they double again in 36?

    2. Vazza
      • 4 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Lol

    3. Qaiss
      • 9 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Think they could do well against Forest tbh

      Forest much better at home and Selhurst Park under the lights after Forest played a few days before

    4. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Yes a horrible thing to look forward to.

    5. Captain Mal
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Looking at your normal team after the FH week is over is reminiscent of returning from a school trip and having to do your homework - or returning from holidays and having to go back to work.

      • Bonus magnet
        • 8 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Eaze lad, Hakuna Mateta

      • Glasner Ball
        • 12 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        That's good news isnt it? Forest tough but have easy game v Spurs after.

    6. Differentiator
      • 9 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      * Took a lot of risks in my FH

      Sels
      RAN - Sess - Trips
      Iwobi - Barnes - Salah - Bowen
      Isak (C) - Raul - Cunha

      Thoughts?

      1. Mambino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Same - went Sess/TAA/Barnes. I like it - only get one chance to FH

      2. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Easy 80pts there

      3. HD7
        • 8 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Looks nice. Pope TAA instead of Sels Tripps.
        Murphy Palmer instead of Barnes Bowen and Strand stayed in the end instead of Raul in my team.

      4. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 10 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Which risk did you take????

      5. Haa-lala-land
        • 4 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Risk file not found?

    7. HD7
      • 8 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      I went with Murphy over Barnes, you?

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Both

        And Isak

      2. Mr. O'Connell
        • 12 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        N/A

      3. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Murphy but think I'd switch to Barnes now if I could

        1. HD7
          • 8 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          Its a 50/50

      4. BIGREDDOG
        • 7 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        I went with Barnes last minute from Kluivert.

        1. Mambino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          that feels a bit better than Barnes in for Diaz, which is what I did

      5. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Barnes

      6. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 10 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Both

    8. Mr. O'Connell
      • 12 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      4 players in the Forest Brentford game on Thurs (in theory). Let's see how many are left standing by kick off.

      1. Haa-lala-land
        • 4 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Mbuemo, Wissa, Sels and... Wood? No Milenkovic!

    9. Mr. O'Connell
      • 12 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Would really appreciate Ipswich, Southampton and Leicester turning it on today.

      1. SAUCY SALAH
        • 8 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Based on this season I genuinely wouldn’t be surprised if all 3 won!

      2. Vazza
        • 4 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        This

      3. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        You don't have triple Newcastle? Both FHers and non-FHers have 3 surely?

        1. SAUCY SALAH
          • 8 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          I do but benched Murphy

        2. Mr. O'Connell
          • 12 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          I've got Isak non-C so I'll probably want a blank. And doubled on the defence. But I'll take a couple of blanks there as long as the rest of them blank

      4. Sun Jihai
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Soton looked not too bad attacking wise last week
        Scored in 5 of their last 6 games. That's the CS I'm most doubtful of.

        1. Haa-lala-land
          • 4 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          I bought in Saints' Fernandes on WC, fingers crossed

      5. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Ipswich have to go for it at some point, so I wouldn't be surprised if they scored.

    10. Vazza
      • 4 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Updated?

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        No

        1. Vazza
          • 4 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          Thanks

      2. SAUCY SALAH
        • 8 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        6 mins

        1. Vazza
          • 4 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          Thanks man

    11. Vazza
      • 4 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Really fancy dominoes pizza for lunch today

      1. Mambino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        what sort?

        1. Vazza
          • 4 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          Vege supreme

          1. Mambino
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            21 days, 7 hours ago

            nice - that's my choice too - bit of garlic and herb dip and a stuffed crust if I am feeling saucy

      2. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Such shite pizza. Hells pizza way better.

        1. Vazza
          • 4 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          I don’t live in NZ

          1. The FPL Units
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            21 days, 7 hours ago

            Sals then?

      3. The Knights Template
        • 11 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Whelks on it?

      4. SAUCY SALAH
        • 8 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Make own pizza! You won’t go back!

        1. Vazza
          • 4 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          Did that yesterday. Bombay Pizza is a good shout too.

    12. Vazza
      • 4 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      This 45 minute waiting time always makes me anxious

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Why does it take so long? Should be done in less than 5 mins.

        1. Vazza
          • 4 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          Yes true

    13. Vazza
      • 4 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      So excited about playing a brand new team this gameweek

    14. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 8 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Gameweek 35 wildcard, Gameweek 36/38 Triple Captain. It’s time to save the season, let’s hope I’m not climbing a mountain after Gameweek 34.

    15. Vazza
      • 4 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Come on FPL Towers! Update the game man!!!!!

      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        All those FH chips grinding the servers down.........

        1. The FPL Units
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          Add more resources you cheap skates

      2. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Something else for Mark to improve.

        1. Merlin the Wraith
          • 8 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          This Virg virus is bloody contagious. 🙁

          1. The FPL Units
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            21 days, 7 hours ago

            Mark made a song and dance about going to work for the fpl towers and make things better. So fix it.

      3. Sun God Nika
        • 4 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        All those FH clogging up the server

        1. Sun God Nika
          • 4 Years
          21 days, 7 hours ago

          Move it to the cloud !

          1. The FPL Units
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            21 days, 7 hours ago

            Too cheap

      4. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        21 days, 7 hours ago

        Load ""

    16. SAUCY SALAH
      • 8 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Taking longer this week because of all the chips in play

    17. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 10 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      People with am left when are you using it? 35-37 or 36-38

    18. PartyTime
      • 3 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Missed the deadline. Don’t know what i’ve done.

    19. Sun God Nika
      • 4 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Updated and loaded

    20. PartyTime
      • 3 Years
      21 days, 7 hours ago

      Salah(C), Wissa & Murphy over Wood & Barnes. Interesting FH. Thank F i played it at least.