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Gameweek 30 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) gets underway with two 3pm GMT kick-offs.

Sunderland take on Brighton and Hove Albion, while Burnley entertain Bournemouth.

TEAM NEWS

Eli Junior Kroupi starts for the Cherries this afternoon, having been benched against Brentford in Gameweek 29.

Kroupi comes in for the absent Tyler Adams, with Ryan Christie set to move back alongside Alex Scott.

Andoni Iraola’s other alteration is a surprising one, with Adam Smith replacing Alex Jimenez at right-back.

Burnley boss Scott Parker makes four changes from the 2-0 defeat by Everton.

Zian Flemming is back from injury to start, while there are recalls for James Ward-Prowse, Josh Laurent and Quilindschy Hartman.

Lesley Ugochukwu, Luis Florentino, Lucas Pires and Joe Worrall all drop to the bench.

Ben Gannon-Doak, Armando Broja and Marcus Edwards all return as substitutes for their respective clubs after injury.

On Wearwide, Enzo Le Fee and Nilson Angulo are both out injured for Sunderland.

Regis Le Bris makes four changes in all from Gameweek 29, with Chemsdine Talbi, Chris Rigg, Granit Xhaka and the fit-again Brian Brobbey brought in.

Luke O’Nien and Eliezer Mayenda drop to the bench.

And there are four alterations for Brighton, too.

Lewis Dunk, James Milner and Danny Welbeck are all restored to the side after Gameweek 29 breathers, while Yankuba Minteh gets his first start of 2026.

Kaoru Mitoma and Carlos Baleba miss out completely, while Georginio Rutter and Olivier Boscagli are benched.

LINE-UPS

Burnley XI: Dubravka, Walker, Laurent, Esteve, Humphreys, Hartman, Ward-Prowse, Mejbri, Foster, Anthony, Flemming.

Subs: Weiss, Worrall, Ugochukwu, Edwards, Florentino, Tchaouna, Pires, Broja, Barnes.

Bournemouth XI: Petrovic, Smith, Senesi, Hill, Truffert, Scott, Christie, Tavernier, Kroupi, Rayan, Evanilson.

Subs: Mandas, Brooks, Gannon-Doak, Diakite, Jimenez, Adli, Unal, Toth, Milosavljevic.


Sunderland XI: Ellborg, Geertruida, Ballard, Alderete, Hume, Sadiki, Xhaka, Rigg, Diarra, Talbi, Brobbey.

Subs: Moore, Cirkin, Mayenda, O’Nien, Isidor, H Jones, J Jones, JM Jones, Whittaker.

Brighton and Hove Albion XI: Verbruggen, Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Milner, Gross, Gomez, Hinshelwood, Minteh, Welbeck.

Subs: Steele, March, Rutter, Boscagli, Ayari, De Cuyper, O’Riley, Veltman, Howell.



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  1. Scapegoat Salah
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 6 days ago

    Jeez only just realised I’ve got 4 players in this Bournemouth vs Burnley game!

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      All defenders? Doesnt look like either wants to score.

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 6 days ago

        Yes barring El Kroupi

    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      Dubravka, Hill, Tavernier and Kroupi?

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 6 days ago

        Senesi over Tav

  2. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 6 days ago

    Why do I keep benching Hill? 😆

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      Because he's cheap

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 6 days ago

        Correct

        1. GCHILD2K16
          • 9 Years
          1 month, 6 days ago

          Diouf is cheaper with assist potential;-p

      2. My own Personal Jesus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 6 days ago

        Arguably better pick than Senesi now.

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 9 Years
          1 month, 6 days ago

          More defcons plus throw-ins

    2. MVDP
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 1 Year
      1 month, 6 days ago

      Because you need good cheap subs. Hill and KDH are the pick of the crop imo.

  3. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    1 month, 6 days ago

    Alderete 0 defcons in last 25 mins. Absolute waste man.

  4. el polako
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 6 days ago

    Come on Kroupi!

  5. Sgt. Schultz
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 6 days ago

    Fleming shouldhave been carded

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      Please don't. I need him to score today.

    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      Dirty player

      1. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 6 days ago

        Needs to take a bath from time to time

  6. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 6 days ago

    Anthony rattles woodwork

  7. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 6 days ago

    Burnley bar

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      Free drinks?

      1. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 6 days ago

        The only reason someone would be going to a bar in Burnley!

    2. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      Shite city. But a bar is still a bar nonetheless.

      1. Under my Cucurella
        • 10 Years
        1 month, 6 days ago

        It isn't a city tbf mate

  8. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    1 month, 6 days ago

    How can Hill be on 10 defcon but nowhere near the BPS?

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      11!

    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      Because the bonus system is broken and has hidden biases affecting outcomes.

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      havent checked what hes done today but needs successful tackles and passing related bonuses to do well

    4. Haalander
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      It was the same last game week he had 16 defcons and not even close to bonus Senesi for 3

    5. z13
        1 month, 6 days ago

        He's on 7 bps, one off being shown, because he hasnt got any tackles, which are way better for bonus than any other defcon. But he's made a tackle in every game in his last 10 except one. So it should be going up. Also if he attacks more it'll go up for crosses etc.

    6. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      ballard defcon beast lavely jubbly

      although how is dunk on 24 bps at ht lol

      1. Free Hat
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 6 days ago

        Goal line clearance

    7. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      Will we know the full DGW33 fixtures once the FA Cup quarter finals have concluded?

    8. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      Tav, Hill, Senesi, Dub bench boost here.

      1. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 6 days ago

        Hearing the game isn't over and they play 90 minutes these days, mate.

        1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          1 month, 6 days ago

          Maaaaaaaate

        2. Make FPL Casual Again
          • 7 Years
          1 month, 6 days ago

          Actually its usually between 91 and 95 mins mate

          1. Sgt. Schultz
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 6 days ago

            And that's prime Petro conceding time

        3. GCHILD2K16
          • 9 Years
          1 month, 6 days ago

          Stop hating..wish him well with his ingenious BB..lol

      2. Jenas
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 6 days ago

        Don't jinx it mate

    9. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 6 days ago

      Anyone want to join me in writing a letter to Mark Sutherns re: the removal of defcons ?

      1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 6 days ago

        Not this week. I transfered in Anderson

        1. Sgt. Schultz
          • 9 Years
          1 month, 6 days ago

          who did he replace?
          I went Rogers>Reliable Andy

          1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 6 days ago

            Same

      2. el polako
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 6 days ago

        I’d rather see removal of the double captaincy points first - to make every single point from every player count.

        1. z13
            1 month, 6 days ago

            But captaincy makes the game so much better, especially with Haaland's current form. I've gone Salah this week, it's just the only exciting thing i've done this week

            1. el polako
              • 8 Years
              1 month, 6 days ago

              Disagree.
              Lucky captaincy pick can cover up for a poor team selection.
              The other way around unlucky captaincy pick can undo overall good selection with players returning.

              Game without captaincy would really make every point count.

        2. DARE TO BISCAN
          • 7 Years
          1 month, 6 days ago

          I'm imagining you as Stan, writing to Slim Shady

          1. Mr. O'Connell
            • 13 Years
            1 month, 6 days ago

            Dear Mark, I wrote you but these DEFCONs got me stressing,
            Two extra points for tackles got the whole game second-guessing.

            I built my team for flair - goals, assists, the magic stuff,
            Now some holding mid with four interceptions scores enough.
            I’m watching matches hoping for a screamer from the wing,
            But my rival’s points are climbing when his DM wins a thing.
            A blocked shot, a tackle, suddenly he’s on plus two,
            Meanwhile my star attacker blanks like he forgot what to do.

            I thought the game was built for goals, for moments we all cheer,
            Now spreadsheets full of ball recoveries decide the year.
            I’m begging you, Mark, please just tell me what to do,
            ’Cause Rodri’s getting DEFCONs while my winger’s on a two.

            1. Moon Dog
                1 month, 6 days ago

                Amazing! 😀

                1. Mr. O'Connell
                  • 13 Years
                  1 month, 6 days ago

                  Finally a good use for AI. Can't take any credit really.

                  1. DARE TO BISCAN
                    • 7 Years
                    1 month, 6 days ago

                    Only one well in Africa was consumed in the making 😛

          2. FplmorelikeFml
            • 2 Years
            1 month, 6 days ago

            Would never do that, love defcons and the extra route to points. The latter also gives a greater variety of players to pick from rather than the same boring template year in and out

          3. Mr. O'Connell
            • 13 Years
            1 month, 6 days ago

            I really don't think they have been bad. Think the lack of premiums/decent attacking options this season means we've noticed them more.

            1. DARE TO BISCAN
              • 7 Years
              1 month, 6 days ago

              The Pulisification of the Prem has given them more impact.

          4. Absolutely Muñozed
              1 month, 6 days ago

              No way. I want even more routes to the points

          5. Sgt. Schultz
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 6 days ago

            Rigg close range G

            1. Sgt. Schultz
              • 9 Years
              1 month, 6 days ago

              VAR Offside

          6. Ze_Austin
            • 7 Years
            1 month, 6 days ago

            Sunderland found the creativity

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              1 month, 6 days ago

              Indeed

              It was wiped out

              1. Ze_Austin
                • 7 Years
                1 month, 6 days ago

                They didn't want Mr. O'Connell too happy

            2. DARE TO BISCAN
              • 7 Years
              1 month, 6 days ago

              Aaaaaand, it's gone

          7. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            1 month, 6 days ago

            Sunderland score

          8. F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 6 days ago

            nah no way leicester nose dive to league 1, crazy. a decade on from winning the pl

          9. g40steve
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 6 days ago

            Tav close

            1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
              • 9 Years
              1 month, 6 days ago

              Frustrating. Transferred him in this week. Not a good watch.

              1. Ze_Austin
                • 7 Years
                1 month, 6 days ago

                Just like last week

                1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
                  • 9 Years
                  1 month, 6 days ago

                  Thought that cant continue forever and this week is the right time to get him.

                  1. Ze_Austin
                    • 7 Years
                    1 month, 6 days ago

                    Fair enough. Can't change the decision now anyway

          10. Freshy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            1 month, 6 days ago

            My defense is too strong to play Hill
            Can you spot the flaw in my thinking?

            1. DARE TO BISCAN
              • 7 Years
              1 month, 6 days ago

              Your lack of pre-hindsight will be your undoing (tbc)

          11. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            1 month, 6 days ago

            Goal

            BHA

            1. Ze_Austin
              • 7 Years
              1 month, 6 days ago

              FFS!

            2. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              1 month, 6 days ago

              Minteh

              1. Ze_Austin
                • 7 Years
                1 month, 6 days ago

                ...how did that go in?

                https://x.com/i/status/2032853571683729525

          12. jonnybhoy
            • 13 Years
            1 month, 6 days ago

            Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; James (c), Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Garnacho; Joao Pedro

            1. F4L
              • 11 Years
              1 month, 6 days ago

              full strength, perfect

            2. Ze_Austin
              • 7 Years
              1 month, 6 days ago

              Sanchez is alive!

              Imagine Dubravka outscores him this one time...

              1. jonnybhoy
                • 13 Years
                1 month, 6 days ago

                Hes on my bench and I started Sanchez!!

            3. Moon Dog
                1 month, 6 days ago

                Palmer & Pedro nice! 🙂

              • Fifa las vegas
                • 13 Years
                1 month, 6 days ago

                Hon Palmer

            4. F4L
              • 11 Years
              1 month, 6 days ago

              van hecke g

              1. F4L
                • 11 Years
                1 month, 6 days ago

                *sorry its changed to minteh now

                1. AC/DC AFC
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  1 month, 6 days ago

                  I've benched Van Hecke as well

                  So I'll have that

              2. Captain Mal
                • 1 Year
                1 month, 6 days ago

                Doesn't look like he touched it, must be Minteh

            5. z13
                1 month, 6 days ago

                Minteh is back

              • Sgt. Schultz
                • 9 Years
                1 month, 6 days ago

                Timber starts

                1. Ze_Austin
                  • 7 Years
                  1 month, 6 days ago

                  As is tradition

                2. nanxun
                  • 4 Years
                  1 month, 6 days ago

                  Happy owner here.

                  1. GCHILD2K16
                    • 9 Years
                    1 month, 6 days ago

                    Not for long ..lol

                3. lilmessipran
                  • 13 Years
                  1 month, 6 days ago

                  Been hearing the Timber rotation prone bs for a while now..seems way ahead of White in Arteta's eyes.

                  1. GCHILD2K16
                    • 9 Years
                    1 month, 6 days ago

                    Lets see if arsenal concede and moyes frustrates Arteta before snatching a late winner against the run of play to blow the title race open again?

                    A loss will trigger panic in Arsenal leading to 2 draws at minimum over the remaining games and bottling the title. Lets see if Everton can start the inevitable:-P

                    1. GCHILD2K16
                      • 9 Years
                      1 month, 6 days ago

                      Cancel that...lol

                      The league has decided Arsenal to win the title so Everton/Moyes have been told to make it easy for arsenal by not playing their tough tackling 1st choice CBs tarkowski and Braithwaite...How obvious has the rigging of the game become..lol

                      Lets see if havertz and Gyokeres accepts the massive helping hand...or end up blaming the ref..lol

              • nanxun
                • 4 Years
                1 month, 6 days ago

                Evanilson, frustrating to watch as usual.

                1. Fifa las vegas
                  • 13 Years
                  1 month, 6 days ago

                  Also Rayan has been a nuisance them minute I decide get him in after his first few games

              • Absolutely Muñozed
                  1 month, 6 days ago

                  Sweet defcons points for Hill

                • Moon Dog
                    1 month, 6 days ago

                    I swear there are two Jaidon Anthonys playing. Seems to be everywhere.

                  • lilmessipran
                    • 13 Years
                    1 month, 6 days ago

                    Started Sanchez over Dubravka, i don't know if it was the right call

                  • F4L
                    • 11 Years
                    1 month, 6 days ago

                    willock, wolte, ramsey mid for newcastle

                    (p)almer you better feast today lad

                    1. Ze_Austin
                      • 7 Years
                      1 month, 6 days ago

                      Supplies Pedro these days, while Haaland makes space for Semenyo and O'Reilly

                      1. GCHILD2K16
                        • 9 Years
                        1 month, 6 days ago

                        True unless its a penalty then its ice cold time;-P
                        Hope he scores all the goals today and pedro blanks...you can tell i am fully template right? Lol

                  • F4L
                    • 11 Years
                    1 month, 6 days ago

                    havertz gets a start

                  • lilmessipran
                    • 13 Years
                    1 month, 6 days ago

                    Ballard subbed

                    1. Ze_Austin
                      • 7 Years
                      1 month, 6 days ago

                      Injury or tactical?

                      1. Sgt. Schultz
                        • 9 Years
                        1 month, 6 days ago

                        slight knock

                        1. Ze_Austin
                          • 7 Years
                          1 month, 6 days ago

                          Thanks

                          Not great for options in the blsnn

                          1. Ze_Austin
                            • 7 Years
                            1 month, 6 days ago

                            *blank

                    2. F4L
                      • 11 Years
                      1 month, 6 days ago

                      damn i need him for next gw, so frustrating this

                    3. z13
                        1 month, 6 days ago

                        Sky sports:

                        63: INJURY! This does not look good for Ballard, who is down. He was feeling the back of his thigh in the first half.

                        The Sunderland defender, who was down and receiving treatment, is being taken off. Bad news ahead of next week's derby at Newcastle.