Fantasy EFL: Gameweek 29 Scout Squad

Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
B.Fernandes	MUN	9.9m	81.6%	Likely
Truffert	BOU	4.5m	99.8%	Likely
Thiago	BRE	7.1m	87.2%	Likely
Ekitiké	LIV	9.0m	71.1%	Likely
Raúl	FUL	6.1m	88.7%	Unlikely
Mainoo	MUN	4.6m	93.2%	Unlikely
Gabriel	ARS	7.1m	78.7%	Unlikely
A.Becker	LIV	5.4m	87.6%	Unlikely
Kroupi.Jr	BOU	4.7m	90.3%	Unlikely
Casemiro	MUN	5.6m	74.6%	Unlikely
Iwobi	FUL	6.3m	42.2%	Unlikely
O.Dango	BRE	5.9m	59.0%	Unlikely
Mac Allister	LIV	6.2m	54.8%	Unlikely
Gravenberch	LIV	5.5m	57.3%	Unlikely
Wan-Bissaka	WHU	4.1m	61.5%	Unlikely
Hill	BOU	4.1m	52.9%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	58.2%	Unlikely
Amad	MUN	6.2m	61.6%	Unlikely
Barry	EVE	5.7m	57.2%	Unlikely
Adli	BOU	5.4m	59.4%	Unlikely
Martinez	MUN	4.8m	60.2%	Unlikely
Justin	LEE	3.9m	56.0%	Unlikely
Richards	CRY	4.4m	54.5%	Unlikely
Gordon	NEW	7.2m	52.9%	Unlikely
Aaronson	LEE	5.4m	52.1%	Unlikely
Lammens	MUN	5.0m	50.9%	Unlikely
Anderson	NFO	5.4m	54.1%	Unlikely
Ballard	SUN	4.6m	45.6%	Unlikely
Gakpo	LIV	7.3m	40.7%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	49.6%	Unlikely
Diouf	WHU	4.0m	45.1%	Unlikely
Rodon	LEE	3.9m	45.1%	Unlikely
Schade	BRE	6.9m	39.6%	Unlikely
Nallo	LIV	3.7m	44.6%	Unlikely
Kayode	BRE	4.5m	42.5%	Unlikely
Alderete	SUN	4.1m	41.0%	Unlikely
Petrović	BOU	4.5m	40.3%	Unlikely
Van den Berg	BRE	4.5m	39.2%	Unlikely
Shaw	MUN	4.5m	42.9%	Unlikely
Madueke	ARS	6.8m	42.9%	Unlikely

Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Chalobah	CHE	5.7m	107.7%	Very Likely
Pablo	WHU	5.5m	94.5%	Likely
Strand Larsen	CRY	6.2m	90.1%	Likely
Haaland	MCI	14.8m	63.9%	Likely
Cash	AVL	4.9m	89.4%	Likely
Tarkowski	EVE	5.7m	99.7%	Maybe
Roberts	BUR	4.4m	97.5%	Maybe
Perri	LEE	4.5m	90.0%	Unlikely
Kluivert	BOU	7.0m	92.5%	Unlikely
Poveda	SUN	4.8m	88.9%	Unlikely
Wood	NFO	7.2m	91.8%	Unlikely
Bajcetic	LIV	4.3m	91.9%	Unlikely
Trésor	BUR	4.4m	90.6%	Unlikely
Tchaouna	BUR	4.9m	85.4%	Unlikely
Byram	LEE	3.8m	86.7%	Unlikely
D.Leon	MUN	4.2m	87.9%	Unlikely
Ekdal	BUR	3.9m	85.1%	Unlikely
McGinn	AVL	5.4m	85.5%	Unlikely
Carvalho	BRE	4.7m	86.4%	Unlikely
Armstrong	WOL	5.4m	69.4%	Unlikely
Fredricson	MUN	3.8m	82.0%	Unlikely
Gnonto	LEE	5.2m	81.3%	Unlikely
Arrizabalaga	ARS	4.1m	80.4%	Unlikely
Van de Ven	TOT	4.5m	79.3%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	78.3%	Unlikely
Soler	BOU	4.0m	75.4%	Unlikely
Lewis-Skelly	ARS	5.1m	74.0%	Unlikely
Heaton	MUN	3.9m	72.7%	Unlikely
Watkins	AVL	8.6m	59.8%	Unlikely
Tóth.A	BOU	5.0m	58.1%	Unlikely
Romero	TOT	5.0m	70.6%	Unlikely
Weiss	BUR	4.3m	71.3%	Unlikely
Clarke	ARS	3.8m	69.2%	Unlikely
Isak	LIV	10.3m	70.0%	Unlikely
Bruun Larsen	BUR	5.3m	69.1%	Unlikely
Evanilson	BOU	6.9m	56.5%	Unlikely
Merrick	CHE	4.0m	50.7%	Unlikely
Mateta	CRY	7.5m	64.4%	Unlikely
J.Palhinha	TOT	5.5m	63.6%	Unlikely
McAidoo	MCI	4.5m	64.6%	Unlikely

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Alisson	LIV	B, Vs, Rest
No Change	Kelleher	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	C
No Change	Martinez	AVL	B, Vs
No Change	Petrovic	BOU	A
No Change	Dubravka	BUR	C, £

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	van Dijk	LIV	A, Vs
No Change	Gabriel Magalhães	ARS	B
No Change	Hill	BOU	A, £
Up	O’Reilly	MCI	A, OoP
No Change	Andersen	FUL	C, Vs
No Change	Muñoz	CRY	B
No Change	Kayode	BRE	C, Vs, Inj
No Change	Cash	AVL	C, Vs
Up	Ballard	SUN	B

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	A
No Change	Salah	LIV	B, Vs
No Change	Rogers	AVL	B, Vs
No Change	Semenyo	MCI	A
No Change	Wilson	FUL	C, Vs
No Change	Dango Ouattara	BRE	A, Vs
No Change	Ismaila Sarr	CRY	B
No Change	Rice	ARS	B
No Change	Rayan	BOU	B
No Change	Anderson	NFO	B, £

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	A
No Change	Thiago	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Ekitiké	LIV	B, Vs
No Change	Bowen	WHU	B
No Change	Kroupi	BOU	C, Rest, £
No Change	Calvert-Lewin	LEE	C

Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
B.Fernandes	MUN	9.9m	81.6%	Likely
Truffert	BOU	4.5m	99.8%	Likely
Thiago	BRE	7.1m	87.2%	Likely
Ekitiké	LIV	9.0m	71.1%	Likely
Raúl	FUL	6.1m	88.7%	Unlikely
Mainoo	MUN	4.6m	93.2%	Unlikely
Gabriel	ARS	7.1m	78.7%	Unlikely
A.Becker	LIV	5.4m	87.6%	Unlikely
Kroupi.Jr	BOU	4.7m	90.3%	Unlikely
Casemiro	MUN	5.6m	74.6%	Unlikely
Iwobi	FUL	6.3m	42.2%	Unlikely
O.Dango	BRE	5.9m	59.0%	Unlikely
Mac Allister	LIV	6.2m	54.8%	Unlikely
Gravenberch	LIV	5.5m	57.3%	Unlikely
Wan-Bissaka	WHU	4.1m	61.5%	Unlikely
Hill	BOU	4.1m	52.9%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	58.2%	Unlikely
Amad	MUN	6.2m	61.6%	Unlikely
Barry	EVE	5.7m	57.2%	Unlikely
Adli	BOU	5.4m	59.4%	Unlikely
Martinez	MUN	4.8m	60.2%	Unlikely
Justin	LEE	3.9m	56.0%	Unlikely
Richards	CRY	4.4m	54.5%	Unlikely
Gordon	NEW	7.2m	52.9%	Unlikely
Aaronson	LEE	5.4m	52.1%	Unlikely
Lammens	MUN	5.0m	50.9%	Unlikely
Anderson	NFO	5.4m	54.1%	Unlikely
Ballard	SUN	4.6m	45.6%	Unlikely
Gakpo	LIV	7.3m	40.7%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	49.6%	Unlikely
Diouf	WHU	4.0m	45.1%	Unlikely
Rodon	LEE	3.9m	45.1%	Unlikely
Schade	BRE	6.9m	39.6%	Unlikely
Nallo	LIV	3.7m	44.6%	Unlikely
Kayode	BRE	4.5m	42.5%	Unlikely
Alderete	SUN	4.1m	41.0%	Unlikely
Petrović	BOU	4.5m	40.3%	Unlikely
Van den Berg	BRE	4.5m	39.2%	Unlikely
Shaw	MUN	4.5m	42.9%	Unlikely
Madueke	ARS	6.8m	42.9%	Unlikely

Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Chalobah	CHE	5.7m	107.7%	Very Likely
Pablo	WHU	5.5m	94.5%	Likely
Strand Larsen	CRY	6.2m	90.1%	Likely
Haaland	MCI	14.8m	63.9%	Likely
Cash	AVL	4.9m	89.4%	Likely
Tarkowski	EVE	5.7m	99.7%	Maybe
Roberts	BUR	4.4m	97.5%	Maybe
Perri	LEE	4.5m	90.0%	Unlikely
Kluivert	BOU	7.0m	92.5%	Unlikely
Poveda	SUN	4.8m	88.9%	Unlikely
Wood	NFO	7.2m	91.8%	Unlikely
Bajcetic	LIV	4.3m	91.9%	Unlikely
Trésor	BUR	4.4m	90.6%	Unlikely
Tchaouna	BUR	4.9m	85.4%	Unlikely
Byram	LEE	3.8m	86.7%	Unlikely
D.Leon	MUN	4.2m	87.9%	Unlikely
Ekdal	BUR	3.9m	85.1%	Unlikely
McGinn	AVL	5.4m	85.5%	Unlikely
Carvalho	BRE	4.7m	86.4%	Unlikely
Armstrong	WOL	5.4m	69.4%	Unlikely
Fredricson	MUN	3.8m	82.0%	Unlikely
Gnonto	LEE	5.2m	81.3%	Unlikely
Arrizabalaga	ARS	4.1m	80.4%	Unlikely
Van de Ven	TOT	4.5m	79.3%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	78.3%	Unlikely
Soler	BOU	4.0m	75.4%	Unlikely
Lewis-Skelly	ARS	5.1m	74.0%	Unlikely
Heaton	MUN	3.9m	72.7%	Unlikely
Watkins	AVL	8.6m	59.8%	Unlikely
Tóth.A	BOU	5.0m	58.1%	Unlikely
Romero	TOT	5.0m	70.6%	Unlikely
Weiss	BUR	4.3m	71.3%	Unlikely
Clarke	ARS	3.8m	69.2%	Unlikely
Isak	LIV	10.3m	70.0%	Unlikely
Bruun Larsen	BUR	5.3m	69.1%	Unlikely
Evanilson	BOU	6.9m	56.5%	Unlikely
Merrick	CHE	4.0m	50.7%	Unlikely
Mateta	CRY	7.5m	64.4%	Unlikely
J.Palhinha	TOT	5.5m	63.6%	Unlikely
McAidoo	MCI	4.5m	64.6%	Unlikely

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Alisson	LIV	B, Vs, Rest
No Change	Kelleher	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	C
No Change	Martinez	AVL	B, Vs
No Change	Petrovic	BOU	A
No Change	Dubravka	BUR	C, £

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	van Dijk	LIV	A, Vs
No Change	Gabriel Magalhães	ARS	B
No Change	Hill	BOU	A, £
Up	O’Reilly	MCI	A, OoP
No Change	Andersen	FUL	C, Vs
No Change	Muñoz	CRY	B
No Change	Kayode	BRE	C, Vs, Inj
No Change	Cash	AVL	C, Vs
Up	Ballard	SUN	B

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	A
No Change	Salah	LIV	B, Vs
No Change	Rogers	AVL	B, Vs
No Change	Semenyo	MCI	A
No Change	Wilson	FUL	C, Vs
No Change	Dango Ouattara	BRE	A, Vs
No Change	Ismaila Sarr	CRY	B
No Change	Rice	ARS	B
No Change	Rayan	BOU	B
No Change	Anderson	NFO	B, £

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	A
No Change	Thiago	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Ekitiké	LIV	B, Vs
No Change	Bowen	WHU	B
No Change	Kroupi	BOU	C, Rest, £
No Change	Calvert-Lewin	LEE	C

In the Fantasy EFL Gameweek 29 Scout Squad, our experts – Merlin, Louis, Jack and Danny – unveil their top picks.

Teams across the Championship, League One and League Two play twice this week, so that’s where our experts’ focus will be.

Our panel have nominated a 12-man long-list of players and a four-club selection. With no player prices or budgets to worry about, they’ve each picked the following names…

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THE FANTASY EFL SCOUT SQUAD: GAMEWEEK 29

	JACK	MERLIN	LOUIS	DANNY
GK	Nathan Trott	Jake Eastwood	Nathan Trott	Craig MacGillivray
GK	Jake Eastwood	Nathan Trott	Jake Eastwood	Jake Eastwood
GK	Craig MacGillivray	Joe Whitworth	Craig MacGillivray	Grant Smith
DEF	Curtis Nelson	Perry Ng	Perry Ng	Curtis Nelson
DEF	Jack Sanders	Curtis Nelson	Sonny Bradley	Sam Curtis
DEF	Adam Senior	Adam Senior	Curtis Nelson	Adam Senior
MID	Lewis Wing	Lewis Wing	Lewis Wing	Charlie Whitaker
MID	Charlie Whitaker	Charlie Whitaker	Charlie Whitaker	Tommi O’Reilly
MID	Ben Wiles	Mark Shelton	Chris Willock	Lewis Wing
FWD	Callum Paterson	Callum Paterson	Callum Paterson	Callum Paterson
FWD	Ashley Fletcher	Ashley Fletcher	Aaron Drinan	Aaron Drinan
FWD	Aaron Drinan	Michael Cheek	Freddie Draper	Ashley Fletcher
CLUB	MK Dons	MK Dons	MK Dons	MK Dons
CLUB	Cardiff City	Barnet	Cardiff City	Chesterfield
CLUB	Wycombe Wanderers	Chesterfield	Cambridge United	Cardiff City
CLUB	Chesterfield	Blackpool	Chesterfield	Blackpool

JACK SAID…

GOALKEEPERS

With two favourable fixtures and playing behind one of the strongest defences in the league, Jake Eastwood once again looks like a standout option between the posts. Clean-sheet potential is high given the quality of opposition and the overall defensive strength of his side.

There’s also plenty to like about Nathan Trott, who faces two fairly average attacks. Having both matches at home only strengthens his appeal, making defensive returns a realistic outcome.

A similar case can be made for Craig MacGillivray, whose MK Dons side boast arguably the best fixtures of the week. Representing one of the division’s top teams, he looks well placed to deliver points.

DEFENDERS

Covering a strong defence this week makes plenty of sense, which brings Jack Sanders and Curtis Nelson firmly into the conversation. Both benefit from fixtures that are well-suited to clean sheets, while also offering some attacking threat and reliable bonus potential.

Elsewhere at the back, Adam Senior remains a popular pick. His goal threat is well known, and with these fixtures also offering clean-sheet potential, he continues to provide solid all-round value.

MIDFIELDERS

Consistency has defined the season so far for Lewis Wing, and the upcoming fixtures look ideal for him to continue delivering steady returns.

Alongside him, Charlie Whitaker stands out as a strong attacking option. He plays in a forward-thinking side and carries genuine goal threat, which makes him appealing given the quality of opposition.

There’s also a case for Ben Wiles, who benefits from decent fixtures and could offer value if his minutes remain secure.

FORWARDS

Entering the round in good form, Callum Paterson continues to find ways to return points. With favourable fixtures and a proven ceiling – highlighted by a previous hat-trick – he remains a high-upside option.

Further forward, Ashley Fletcher looks well positioned to take advantage of his matchups, while Aaron Drinan also appeals. Despite two away fixtures, his attacking role in a goal-hungry side means returns are still very much on the table.

TEAM PICKS

From a team perspective, MK Dons, Cardiff City and Chesterfield all stand out as strong options this week. Wycombe Wanderers also carry significant upside, even with two away fixtures, and shouldn’t be overlooked.

MERLIN SAID…

GOALKEEPERS

Cambridge’s defensive solidity this season puts Jake Eastwood firmly in the conversation once again. He has already racked up 11 clean sheets and leads all League Two goalkeepers for total points. Even when Cambridge concede, Eastwood often delivers through save points. With two must-win home fixtures as the U’s chase automatic promotion, he looks one of the safest options between the posts.

There’s also appeal in Nathan Trott, who remains a clear first-choice goalkeeper and benefits from regular save volume. While clean sheets aren’t guaranteed, his shot-stopping ability gives him a dependable points floor, particularly in tighter matches where he’s kept busy.

Elsewhere, Joe Whitworth continues to impress despite his age. He sees plenty of action, which boosts his save potential, and Exeter’s strong home form increases the likelihood of defensive returns in those fixtures. Even without clean sheets, he has the tools to deliver.

DEFENDERS

From a defensive perspective, Perry Ng stands out thanks to his attacking threat. The full-back has already scored three goals this season and previously hit six in a Championship campaign. Now fully fit after last year’s hamstring issues, his ability to contribute at both ends gives him genuine upside.

Operating at a very high level since arriving, Curtis Nelson has quickly become a key figure for MK Dons. He’s played every minute since joining, scored once, and brings Championship-level experience into League Two. His role in a back three suits his strengths, particularly when it comes to clearances.

Minutes security and balance make Adam Senior another strong option. He supports attacks effectively, gets forward to deliver crosses, and remains reliable defensively, offering steady all-round value.

MIDFIELDERS

Few players offer the same combination of security and upside as Lewis Wing. On penalties and virtually guaranteed to play 90 minutes, he acts as the team’s talisman. With two home fixtures this round, the chances of returns are high, and his ability to score in multiple ways makes him a premium midfield pick.

Currently operating out of position, Charlie Whitaker brings added appeal. He has registered 11 attacking returns in 28 matches and continues to play as a striker for Tranmere. Two home fixtures only increase his upside, particularly given his importance to the side.

For Barnet, Mark Shelton remains one of the league’s most complete midfielders. While no longer on penalties and having missed the last two matches, he still offers multiple routes to points. With two home games against defensively weak opposition, Barnet are firmly on the radar.

FORWARDS

Leading the line for MK Dons, Callum Paterson looks primed for another strong double. He’s on penalties, remains the most secure attacker in the side, and has promotion on the line. Four goals in his last four matches underline his form, while his overall output this season makes him a leading captaincy candidate despite slightly imperfect expected minutes.

Alongside him, Ashley Fletcher continues to impress with his recent goal-scoring form. He leads the line physically and now benefits from improved service following Blackpool’ midfield reinforcements. With strong involvement and reliable minutes, he offers a solid attacking floor.

In Bromley’s promotion push, Michael Cheek remains the focal point. A proven scorer at this level and the club’s penalty taker, he consistently gets chances. While heavily goal-dependent, that role makes him particularly appealing against weaker defences and in home fixtures.

TEAM PICKS

Looking at teams as a whole, MK Dons, Barnet, Chesterfield and Blackpool all stand out this week. Each benefits from two favourable home fixtures, with Blackpool looking especially promising following their recent signings.

DANNY SAID…

GOALKEEPERS

Two home fixtures immediately put Craig MacGillivray on the radar this week. With MK Dons expected to control both matches, there’s a strong chance of at least one clean sheet across the double.

Home advantage also boosts the appeal of Jake Eastwood, who has been particularly tough to beat on his own patch this season. With both fixtures coming at home, he looks well placed for defensive returns.

Despite a trickier opening fixture, Grant Smith still warrants consideration. Playing twice at home gives him a solid platform, and his save potential could prove valuable even if clean sheets don’t materialise immediately.

DEFENDERS

Since arriving at MK Dons, Curtis Nelson has been outstanding. Clean sheets, bonus points and a goal already underline his impact, making him a strong defensive pick this week.

There’s also differential appeal in Sam Curtis, who has impressed in a short spell at Chesterfield. His attacking output stands out for a defender, and two favourable fixtures only add to his upside.

Few defenders come into the round in better form than Adam Senior. Another goal last time out continued a productive season, and with two matches to come, he looks capable of returning once again.

MIDFIELDERS

A double at home against goal-conceding opposition makes Charlie Whitaker an obvious target. His goal and assist output this season speaks for itself, and the fixtures are well suited to his attacking role.

Strong home fixtures also bring Tommi O’Reilly into consideration. With a high level of goal involvement across the campaign, he looks well placed to add further returns this week.

Playing both matches at home should suit Lewis Wing, particularly given his influence on games. The fixtures give him a platform to contribute through both defensive actions and attacking output.

FORWARDS

Everything points towards Callum Paterson continuing his fine form. Already on 14 goals for the season, he now benefits from a favourable double that could see that tally grow further.

Form alone makes Aaron Drinan hard to ignore. With a double Gameweek ahead, backing him to maintain his momentum feels logical.

Another player to keep firmly on the shortlist is Ashley Fletcher. He’s in excellent form, has been heavily involved in goals all season, and benefits from two home fixtures that suit his profile.

TEAM PICKS

MK Dons stand out as a priority team pick this week, with two strong home fixtures. Chesterfield also appeal, having gone unbeaten in their last three matches and facing a favourable double. Cardiff City continue to impress at the top of League One and boast an excellent home record, while Blackpool round things off as an intriguing option with two home matches against sides struggling for form.

LOUIS SAID…

GOALKEEPERS

Cardiff City have two home fixtures and this naturally makes Nathan Trott a great pick.

Cambridge United are the best home side in the league from a defensive perspective, so Jake Eastwood is another shoo-in. MK Dons’ Craig MacGillivray is also a fantastic option.

DEFENDERS

Perry Ng continues to start for Cardiff, so I’m backing him to pick up a good return this week. Similar could be said for MK Dons man Curtis Nelson. I would pick Jack Sanders, but his recent gametime is a concern, so I’m not sure he’d start both.

Lincoln City have also been fantastic this season, and their best option at the back is of course Sonny Bradley. I think he could do well this week.

MIDFIELDERS

Lewis Wing continues to offer excellent consistency and a double Gameweek makes him an essential.

Tranmere Rovers aren’t exactly steady in terms of form, but talisman Charlie Whitaker consistently finds different ways to pick up points, which means he offers a safe floor going into the round.

I also think Chris Willock could be a good differential. Naturally I pick a low-owned player most weeks in midfield, and the Cardiff attacker fills that spot for me this week.

FORWARDS

MK Dons man Callum Paterson has been relentless recently and arguably one of the best performing forwards in the game. With that in mind, and considering his double Gameweek, he feels essential.

Swindon Town’s double also brings Aaron Drinan back into the fold again. Drinan has been another top performing forward as of late, so he is another easy addition.

Lincoln City’s Freddie Draper is another top option heading into round.

TEAM PICK

There are several teams with good fixtures this week that you could back. Of them, MK Dons stand out, as well as Cardiff City.

Home form means Cambridge United are another fantastic pick. They join Chesterfield who aren’t necessarily a great side, just have two very good fixtures.

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