Captain Sensible

Who is the best captain for FPL Gameweek 29?

3 March 2026 59 comments
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The absence of Erling Haaland (£14.7m) from Man City’s matchday squad against Leeds United left many Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers relying on their vice-captains in Gameweek 28.

Four of the top five ‘VCs’ delivered at least one attacking return. Hugo Ekitike (£9.1m) cashed in his impressive data with a 15-point haul, while Bruno Fernandes (£10.0m) also hauled as the most popular deputy.

So, in Gameweek 29, with Haaland currently yellow flagged, is it time to look elsewhere? That’s what we’re considering in ‘Captain Sensible’, although we aren’t blessed with a plethora of plum home fixtures elsewhere in the upcoming round of midweek fixtures.

Popular Fantasy attackers such as Fernandes, Ekitike and Igor Thiago (£7.2m) are strong options and would provide competition for even a fully fit Haaland ahead of Tuesday’s 6pm GMT deadline – as would his teammate, Antoine Semenyo (£8.2m).

In this piece, we will assess the on-site captaincy poll, analyse myriad player and team statistics, consult the Rate My Team (RMT) points projections, and settle on a top three for the armband.

Captaincy Poll

Best captain 29

Despite the bracketed caveat, Ekitike is currently ahead of Haaland atop the Fantasy Football Scout captaincy poll. Just under a quarter of our site users believe the Frenchman is the best option for Gameweek 29, following three attacking returns against West Ham.

The aforementioned Haaland is still ahead of Semenyo in the race for second spot. Those two are on 19.5% and 16.6% of the vote, respectively. Man City host struggling Nottingham Forest, who are without a win in five matches. The City duo sit 1st and 2nd in the FPL points-scoring charts this season.

Elsewhere, Thiago and Fernandes are the only other players to garner more than 5% support. Both penalty takers found the net over the weekend and returned at least one bonus point.

Player Stats – Last Six Gameweeks

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  1. dansmith1985
    • 4 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    Want to sell Roefs so I don’t have to play Dubravka,best option?

    A)Kelleher
    B)Petrovic
    C)Darlow

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    1. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Why are you selling Roefs ?
      Dubravka covers his two 4 or 5 rated red fixtures until the end of the season .

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    2. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      I trust neither, maybe Kelleher if set to be back

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      1. V-2 Schneiderlin
        • 15 Years
        2 months, 17 days ago

        Kelleher set to return according to yesterdays team news...

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  2. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    This’ll do kindly, thankee!

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  3. marpy016
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    G2G (0 FT and 1.3 ITB)?

    Raya
    Gabriel - VVD - Senesi
    Bruno - Szoboslai - Wilson - Dango
    Haaland - Ekitike (c) - Pedro

    Dubravka - Rogers - Thiaw - Gudmundsson

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    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Depends on the Wilson news.

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  4. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    What would you do if we hear HWilson is out? Bench him and...

    1) Play Enzo, save FT
    2) Upgrade Dorgu, play 442, bench Enzo
    3) Enzo to Semenyo/Ndiaye/Iwobi/KDH

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    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Sell Dorgu

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  5. keefy59
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    Does anyone think at least one of these 4 will play this gameweek
    Haaland , O'Reilly, Rice or Wilson
    I've got bench cover for 3 of them with
    Tark ,Pedro & Chalobah

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Yes

      Haaland and potentially O'R

      Possibly Rice and Wilson too

      Could easily be 3 of the 4

      Some jeopardy tho

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    2. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Haaland most likely? Tark and Pedro are good.

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    3. Amartey Partey
      • 6 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Probably two, but I’m just guessing.

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    4. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Can’t see Rice not playing unless he’s full on injured. He’s so important

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    5. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Bench looks good. I wouldn't mind selling Haaland thought if you don't have Ekitike yet. For a hit maybe I wouldn't do it

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    6. Chinese_person
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Wilson posted on social media something about 'going again on Wednesday' which suggests he should be fine.

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      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 months, 17 days ago

        I think it was a general

        "We go again"

        Possibly posted by a social media and team related

        So I wouldn't take it as gospel but it's a positive sign

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    7. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Thanks for the advice & reassurance .
      I don't want to sell any of the injured players
      After this gameweek no PL games until next weekend .

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  6. chilli con kone
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    Planfpl.com has Dewsbury Hall as the second highest projected points this week behind only Salah. That’s wild

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    1. x.jim.x
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      "Behind only Salah" should tell you everything you need to know about that

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      1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
        • 1 Year
        2 months, 17 days ago

        someone at Planfpl.com has bet the mortgage on a couple of dodgy Lpool pens it seems

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    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Similar for RMT in the captian article.

      It's a combination of fixtures and previous points in the models.

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  7. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 9 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    Tempted by Rogers -> Wilson if he's fit, but don't know who I'd bench then. Better do save?

    Roefs
    Gabriel Virgil Guehi
    Palmer Bruno(C) Semenyo(VC) KDH
    Haaland Pedro Thiago

    Dubravka Hill Rogers Chalobah
    1FT 0.2ITB

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    1. Rhysd007
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Yeh i wouldn't bring in HW unless 100% confirmed. Rogers first bench imo, Arsenal defense not kept many cleanies recently.

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      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 16 days ago

        Cheers!

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Ha, I did that on Sunday night, not realising he was injured. Ah well, Cunha first sub, so not the end of the world if he’s out.

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      1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        2 months, 16 days ago

        Yeah not the worst. He's likely back soon if not this GW! Good luck.

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  8. ElliotJHP
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    Already on 4FT, is rolling a final time unnecessary with injuries?

    Kelleher
    Gabriel Tarkowski Timber
    KDH Semenyo Bruno Mbuemo Rice*
    Haaland* Thiago

    Dubravka Joao Pedro Esteve Clyne

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    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      No it's fine

      With Pedro benched

      I think that Rice is the leading points scorer away from home

      But if Haaland, Semenyo and Gab are your bench in Gw31 you could consider selling him earlier.

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  9. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    Deadline opinions please. First to 3 votes wins.

    Which looks better?

    A: Zubi -> KDH
    B: Zubi -> Taverneir
    C: Mane -> DCL
    D: Rogers + Mane -> Eikitike + KDH (-4)

    *WCing in 32

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    1. #1 Arne Engels Fan
      • 1 Year
      2 months, 17 days ago

      C

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    2. Chinese_person
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      C

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    3. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Would advise against getting DCL. Nothing but pain and suffering.

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  10. RedLightning
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    New Community Article:
    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2026/03/03/ffs-mini-leagues-and-community-competitions-gameweek-28-2
    The latest news from the Head-to-Head Leagues, Last Man Standing, our Live Hall of Fame and many community mini-leagues.
    And a reminder that the Last Ten mini-league starts scoring in Gameweek 29.

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  11. Jigger & Pony
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    Play Sanchez (avl) or Sa (liv)?

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    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Sanchez

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  12. Keane There Dunne That
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    1FT and very confused what to do…
    Verbuggen
    Gabriel Timber OReilly*
    Rice* Rogers Fernandes Dango
    Ekitike Haaland* Thiago
    Subs: Dubravka Alderete Miley* Clyne*

    Not much bench cover, and lots of injuries.
    What player goes first?

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    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Wait for press conferences this lunch time, and take it from there.

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    2. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Anything in the bank ?

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  13. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    Semenyo has hurt my rank more than any other player. I’ve stupidly not owned him all season and he’s on a massive 165 points 😮

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    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      I've ignored him since joining city which has not played out well

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      1. ViperStripes
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        2 months, 17 days ago

        Same here, but if Haaland is out I'm getting him.

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  14. G Banger
    • 8 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    Defence is:

    Gudmunsson / VVD / Gabriel / O'Reilly / Lacroix*

    Who would you get in for Lacroix (needs to play GW31 and I will WC in GW32):
    a) Konate
    b) Hill
    c) Other up to 5.7mil

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    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      I'm gonna go a bit mad and get Frimpong

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      1. G Banger
        • 8 Years
        2 months, 17 days ago

        Quite like that actually, could do with a differential...

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        1. TheBiffas
          • 5 Years
          2 months, 17 days ago

          5 assists in 500 odd minutes of football is crazy work. Just need him to stay fit...

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    2. SpaceCadet
      • 12 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      Seeing some unconfirmed rumours that konate is out of today’s game. Keep an eye on that.

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  15. Super John McGinn-
    • 13 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    Which 2 would you bench from the below?

    A) Andersen
    B) Hill
    C) Munoz
    D) Rice
    E) Garner

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    1. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      BE

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    2. keefy59
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      You should be more positive
      Which 3 would you play ?
      CDE with A maybe 1st sub

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  16. RogueBlood
    • 10 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    3FT 0ITB what changes would you make here?

    Dubravka
    Gabriel, VVD, Guehi, Senesi
    Semenyo, Fernandes, Rice, Mbeumo, Enzo
    Haaland

    Verbruggen, Sesko, Andersen, Mane

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    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 17 days ago

      gtg, and surely start Szeko with his form?

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  17. Manani
    • 14 Years
    2 months, 17 days ago

    A. hope Rice & Wilson & Haaland plays
    B. Wirtz > Szobo/Tavenir

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  18. Gowiththeflow
    • 7 Years
    2 months, 16 days ago

    Bench one out of these 5:

    a) VVD
    b) Gabriel
    c) Guéhi
    d) Dewsbury-Hall
    e) Tarkowsky

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    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      2 months, 16 days ago

      Are you considering benching Van Dijk against the worst team in the league?

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      1. Gowiththeflow
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 16 days ago

        Fair point, but my gut feeling says Wolves will score…

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    2. Conners
      • 7 Years
      2 months, 16 days ago

      Reluctantly, I'd bench Tark.

      Burnley have scored 7 in their last 3 games against strong opposition.

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      1. Gowiththeflow
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 16 days ago

        I’m on the same page. The same way I have the feeling Pool will concede, I have the feeling that Tark will perform well, but Burnley are scoring consistently.

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      2. Gowiththeflow
        • 7 Years
        2 months, 16 days ago

        Either way, with Haaland and Wilson starting on my Team, chances are Tark will end up playing anyway

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