Spot the Differential
3 March 2026 620 comments
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For our differentials selection this week, we’ve turned to three players who all have favourable home fixtures in Gameweek 29.

As always, to qualify, the player must have an ownership of 5% or less.


KIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALL

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  • FPL ownership: 4.1%
  • Price: £5.0m
  • GW29-33 fixtures: BUR | ars | CHE | bre | LIV

Playing host to a Burnley side that have conceded the second-most goals (14) over the last six Gameweeks, Everton’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (£5.0m) could be a player to back.

The Toffees will come into this match buoyed by their 3-2 away win at Newcastle United on Saturday.

Dewsbury-Hall, meanwhile, has already scored and provided two assists in five starts since returning from injury, and should get plenty of space to run or pass into on Tuesday.

Mostly playing as the No 10 in David Moyes’ 4-2-3-1 formation, Dewsbury-Hall is averaging an impressive 5.1 points per start in 2025/26, and remains one of Everton’s most potent attacking weapons.

Above: Midfielders sorted by points per start in 2025/26 (min 500 mins)

Dewsbury-Hall’s dead-ball quality is another route to points, with Burnley bottom for set-piece shots conceded in 2025/26.

Currently owned by just 4.1% of FPL managers, Dewsbury-Hall is consequently a decent differential shout for Gameweek 29.

“I don’t think Kiernan’s far off the England squad. If they had a B international or something similar, he’d certainly be in the mix.

“He’s got energy and skill that really makes a difference. He was probably on the verge of being our top goalscorer before the injury.”– David Moyes on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall


ANTON STACH

  • FPL ownership: 2.3%
  • Price: £4.7m
  • GW29-33 fixtures: SUN | cry | BRE | mun | WOL

Now down to just £4.7m in FPL, Leeds United’s Anton Stach could be worth a roll of the dice ahead of Tuesday’s home encounter with Sunderland.

The German has really impressed since returning from injury, playing as one of the two attacking midfielders in Daniel Farke’s 3-4-2-1 formation.

Above: Leeds United’s passing network v Manchester City in Gameweek 28

So far this season, Stach has produced a very decent 10 attacking returns in 22 starts. Factor in his 34.8% defensive contribution (DefCon) success rate, and his points per start average is 5.0, just below Dewsbury-Hall.

The set-piece takers’ underlying stats offer further encouragement, with the midfielder having created six chances in his last two matches, while he’s also racked up four shots over the same period.

As for Sunderland, they’ve conceded 10 goals in their last four away matches, offering hope that Stach can get on the scoresheet on Tuesday.

So, for those Fantasy managers needing to free up some cash, Stach could present a handy solution. He also provides plenty of upside as a differential, with an ownership of only 2.3%.

“Anton is highly praised as one of the best signings in the whole Premier League and rightly so. Because he is delivering on the Premier League, on the top level. He is there for us, shows his versatility, plays in more or less in each level of the midfield role, in the deeper role, in the higher role. With his consistency, he is important for us, also because of his strength in the air. He wins many, many balls for us; he is really, really strong in the duels.

“I also like his ability to run the game – of course, he is good when he has the game in front of him, but also under pressure when he has the ball back to the opponent’s goal, he hardly loses the ball. He influences games, he delivers goals, he delivers assists, and he is also often the creator of the spark for us. Also, what he does against the ball – unbelievable consistency. I think his covered ground is always on the top level in each game. So, he is a complete player, and we are very, very happy to have him and for me a fantastic player at that level.” – Daniel Farke on Anton Stach


CALVIN BASSEY

  • FPL ownership: 0.4%
  • Price: £4.4m
  • GW29-33 fixtures: WHU | nfo | BUR | liv | bre

Fulham’s favourable schedule over the next three Gameweeks has brought Calvin Bassey (£4.4m) to our attention.

The centre-back has only recently reclaimed his starting spot from Jorge Cuenca (£4.3m), who impressed during his Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) absence.

Since his return, however, Bassey has quietly racked up four shots in the box in Gameweeks 26-28, the fifth-most of any FPL defender. He really should have found the net against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, too, firing over from six yards out.

Furthermore, Bassey has banked DefCon points in five of his last eight starts.

Now, with West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Burnley up next, Bassey looks like a decent differential option with an ownership of just 0.4%.

Crucially, two of those fixtures are at Craven Cottage, where Fulham have performed very well against teams currently in the bottom half, keeping clean sheets against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Forest (who they face in Gameweek 30), Leeds and Sunderland.

Above: Fulham’s home and away results in 2025/26

Fulham are firmly in the mix for a European spot, too, with only goal difference separating them and eighth-placed Everton, so there is plenty to play for.

Team-mate Joachim Andersen (£4.5m) is an equally attractive purchase, of course, with superior DefCon potential, but Bassey could still be a really interesting differential pick-up at a slightly lower price.


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  1. Alli
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 18 days ago

    A) Haaland > Ekitike
    B) Rice > Szobo
    C) Mukiele > Hill

    Sanchez
    Chalobah - Gabriel - VVD
    Bruno F - Semenyo - Mbuemo - Rice* - Wilson*
    Haaland* - Thiago

    Dúbravka - Mané - Esteve - Mukiele**

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      C

  2. hannesdela
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 18 days ago

    Should I sell Arsenal and/or City players with (potential) blank GW 31 in mind?

    I own Gabriel, Timber and Rice + Guéhi, Semenyo and Haaland.

    Not clear to me whether I should already transfer some of them out.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      Yes

      But can be in the next week or two

      Depends on current bench depth but that looks fine.

  3. threeputt
    • 16 Years
    2 months, 18 days ago

    Wilson to Gravenberch for 'Pool cover ?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      Nah

      Wilson may feature and is good up till Gw31.. at least.

    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      Is he defo out?

      1. threeputt
        • 16 Years
        2 months, 18 days ago

        no not necessarily

        1. g40steve
          • 8 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          Ta

  4. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 18 days ago

    Goals projected and clean sheets can't split Bournemouth v Brentford

    https://x.com/i/status/2028870038485188918

    Form favours the home side I think, but head to head is massively in favour of the Bees buzzing in again.

  5. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 18 days ago

    Haaland + Zubi -> Ekitike + KDH -4?

    1. thom830g
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      Love that until gw32

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      No

  6. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 18 days ago

    2 yellow flags Wilson & Haaland who to bench if Wilson plays?

    Kelleher
    Virgil Gabriel Guehi
    Palmer, Rogers, Bruno, Semenyo
    Haaland, JP, Ekitike

    Dubs Wilson Diouf Hill

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      Rogers

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      Rogers

    3. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      Cheers guys, who would you captain?

  7. No_Mo_Salah?
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 18 days ago

    Start Rice or Senesi?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      Rice

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      Rice

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      Rice

  8. FC Hakkebøf
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 18 days ago

    Should I sell either Rogers or Rice* for

    A) Dango
    B) Wilson*
    C) No

    I also have Wirtz in my team, but as he is likely to be back next gameweek, and like a great option and differential for gw30/31, I will just keep him for now and play Richards.

  9. thom830g
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 18 days ago

    Too big of a risk to roll?
    Raya
    Gabriel - VVD - o reilly
    Rice - rodgers - Bruno - Wilson
    Haaland - thiago - DCL
    (Dubravka - Enzo - esteve - Dorgu)

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      No

  10. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 18 days ago

    Or

    A: Zubi -> KDH
    B: Mane -> DCL

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      B

    2. Keane There Dunne That
      • 13 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      B

  11. Keane There Dunne That
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 18 days ago

    A) Rice -> Szobo/Iwobi
    B) Timber -> VVD
    C) OReilly -> Anderson
    D) Save FT, risk they all start

  12. antis0cial
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 18 days ago

    1ft, too risky to save and hope I get 11 out? Lots of flags!

    Vicario
    Gabriel Saliba O’Reilly*
    Bruno Semenyo Dango Wilson*
    Haaland* Ekiteke Pedro

    Dubravka Rice* Senesi Rodon*

    1. Calculated Risks
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      Think I'd be looking at a transfer

  13. Pumpkinhead
    • 11 Years
    2 months, 18 days ago

    I don't use Twitter but curious if anyone can confirm if any of these players are fit?

    A) Andersen (Fulham)
    B) O'Reilly
    C) Wilson
    D) Haaland

    Have a few other flags so I'm in rough shape if most of these don't turn up.

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      You don't need Twitter...

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/team-news/

      1. Pumpkinhead
        • 11 Years
        2 months, 18 days ago

        Could have done without the ... but I appreciate it nonetheless

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 18 days ago

      A is fine. Silva Said he is fit.

      1. Pumpkinhead
        • 11 Years
        2 months, 18 days ago

        Thanks

  14. Ludde
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 18 days ago

    Raya Dubravka
    Gabriel Timber Virgil Senesi Andersen
    Bruno F Mbeumo Sarr Wilson Dango
    Haaland Thiago Mane

    Should I sell Haaland for Ekitike? 2 FT and 1.5 ITB. Planning to bench Wilson, Sarr and Mane right now.

  15. SIMBOBIANTHEIII
      2 months, 18 days ago

      Are ekitike and semenyo minutes risks?

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 months, 18 days ago

        No

        1. SIMBOBIANTHEIII
            2 months, 18 days ago

            Why

          • BobbyDoesNotLook
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            Eki is. Semenyo plays for Pep which has more and more games now.

            1. SIMBOBIANTHEIII
                2 months, 18 days ago

                Would you expect them both to start?

        2. BobbyDoesNotLook
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          Any opinions on the below?

          1ft, 3.6itb.

          A) Guiu to Thiago (bench Rice/Dango?)
          B) save (play Rice/Dango and other mids)

          Raya
          Gab Hill Andersen
          Bruno Mbeumo Kdh Dango
          Haaland Eki GUIU*

          B: Rice*, Alderete, Richards

          1. BobbyDoesNotLook
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            I would probably need 3rd fwd anyway for 31 so leaning to A already this week but potential benching headache.

          2. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            A if you think that Haaland might miss out

            So you have good cover...

            Thiago could rip it up tonight

            1. BobbyDoesNotLook
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 months, 18 days ago

              Yep. Previous match (although Bournemouth away) was 4 goals scored.

        3. Calculated Risks
          • 10 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          Start Hill (BRE) or Chalobah (avl)

          1. BobbyDoesNotLook
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            Hill

        4. Ribus
          • 12 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          Captain Haaland too risky because of a potential late sub in?

          1. BobbyDoesNotLook
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            Yes IMO too risky

            1. BobbyDoesNotLook
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 months, 18 days ago

              I mean NO for captaincy

          2. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            Probably not

            Unless it's 1-1??

          3. Miguel Sanchez
            • 9 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            Risky cause he could start and have managed minutes

            1. Ribus
              • 12 Years
              2 months, 18 days ago

              70 minutes i would take from Haaland. Pep rarely subs very early.

              1. Miguel Sanchez
                • 9 Years
                2 months, 18 days ago

                He did at half time vs Fulham at home the other week

              2. x.jim.x
                • 11 Years
                2 months, 18 days ago

                Been subbed off before the 80th minute 5 times this season already

        5. jcr1997
          • 5 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          start konsa or alderete

          1. BobbyDoesNotLook
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            A

        6. Richm
          • 4 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          Worth getting Ekitike for
          A. J Pedro
          B. Haaland
          Or roll? Thanks

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • 9 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            B or roll is my thinking

          2. RamaJama
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            A

          3. BobbyDoesNotLook
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            Depends on bench coverage also. If good bench, roll.

            1. Richm
              • 4 Years
              2 months, 18 days ago

              Rice , thiaw and mukiele is the bench . Wilson and Haaland starting

        7. ball c
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          Would you bring in Van Dijk for Senesi or Munoz?
          I’m planning on starting Munoz against a leaky spurs defence.. plus it’s the Thursday night game so something to look forward to.

          Should I do Van Dijk to Senesi?

        8. palaceman8
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          Have any photos surfaced of Haaland training today?
          Are they likely to?

          Thanks in adavance

        9. BobbyDoesNotLook
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          Bench 1
          A) Rice (BHA)
          B) Dango (bou)
          C) Kdh (BUR)
          D) Mbeumo (new)

          1. 50pipsDaily
            • 12 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            Bl

        10. darlo1883
          • 14 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          Raya
          Senesi Gabriel Dalot
          Semenyo Bruno Wilson Mbuemo
          Haaland Thiago Pedro
          Dub Kdh Alderete Esteve

          A GTG
          B Haaland to Ekitike
          C Haaland/Dalot to Sesko/VVD

          1. OptimusBlack
            • 13 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            A

          2. OptimusBlack
            • 13 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            Who is ur © ?

            1. darlo1883
              • 14 Years
              2 months, 18 days ago

              Haaland but could be Bruno

        11. Miguel Sanchez
          • 9 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          What score more this GW, will determine transfer and captaincy

          A) Semenyo (NFO) and Ekitike (wol)

          B) Haaland (NFO) and Bruno (new)

          1. OptimusBlack
            • 13 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            B

            1. 50pipsDaily
              • 12 Years
              2 months, 18 days ago

              A

          2. Richm
            • 4 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            Depends on if Haaland starts or not

        12. g40steve
          • 8 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          Who to Captain & who to bench?

          Palmer, Rogers, Bruno, Semenyo, Wilson
          Haaland, JP, Ekitike

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • 9 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            Bench Rogers, cap Semenyo

            1. g40steve
              • 8 Years
              2 months, 18 days ago

              Ta

        13. ball c
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          Which move:

          A) Munoz to Van Dijk
          B) Timber to Van Dijk
          C) Keep and start Munoz and Timber

          Verbruggen 

          Munoz - Timber - Gabriel
          
Bruno F - Rice - Mbuemo - Rogers - Dango

          Haaland - Thiago 



          Dubravka - Senesi - Andersen - Guiu

        14. theshazly
          • 3 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          Play two :
          A) Guddmnsn (SUN)
          B) Hill (BRE)
          C) Enzo (AVL)

          Captain :

          1) BrunoF
          2) Semenyo

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • 9 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            BC2

        15. tuturututu
          • 5 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          captain Haaland or Ekitike? Or Semenyo, Bruno F, Szobo, Wilson, Thiago, Rice

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • 9 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            Semenyo

          2. lilmessipran
            • 13 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            Semenyo

            1. 50pipsDaily
              • 12 Years
              2 months, 18 days ago

              Ekitike

        16. lilmessipran
          • 13 Years
          2 months, 18 days ago

          Start one -

          A Rogers
          B Rice
          C Andersen (Fulham)

          1. 50pipsDaily
            • 12 Years
            2 months, 18 days ago

            Rice