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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, 1 day 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, 1 day ago

      All defenders? Doesnt look like either wants to score.

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 1 day ago

        Yes barring El Kroupi

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

      Dubravka, Hill, Tavernier and Kroupi?

      1. Scapegoat Salah
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 1 day ago

        Senesi over Tav

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

    Why do I keep benching Hill? 😆

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 1 day ago

      Because he's cheap

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

        Correct

        1. GCHILD2K16
          • 9 Years
          1 month, 1 day ago

          Diouf is cheaper with assist potential;-p

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

        Arguably better pick than Senesi now.

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

          More defcons plus throw-ins

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

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

  4. el polako
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 1 day ago

    Come on Kroupi!

  5. Sgt. Schultz
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 1 day ago

    Fleming shouldhave been carded

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

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

    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 1 day ago

      Dirty player

      1. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 1 day ago

        Needs to take a bath from time to time

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

    Anthony rattles woodwork

  7. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 1 day ago

    Burnley bar

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

      Free drinks?

      1. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 1 day ago

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

    2. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 1 day ago

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

      1. Under my Cucurella
        • 10 Years
        1 month, 1 day ago

        It isn't a city tbf mate

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

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

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      1 month, 1 day ago

      11!

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

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

    3. F4L
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day ago

      ballard defcon beast lavely jubbly

      although how is dunk on 24 bps at ht lol

      1. Free Hat
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 1 day ago

        Goal line clearance

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

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

    8. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      1 month, 1 day ago

      Tav, Hill, Senesi, Dub bench boost here.

      1. The Philosopher
        • 5 Years
        1 month, 1 day 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, 1 day ago

          Maaaaaaaate

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

          Actually its usually between 91 and 95 mins mate

          1. Sgt. Schultz
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 1 day ago

            And that's prime Petro conceding time

        3. GCHILD2K16
          • 9 Years
          1 month, 1 day ago

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

      2. Jenas
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 1 day ago

        Don't jinx it mate

    9. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 1 day 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, 1 day ago

        Not this week. I transfered in Anderson

        1. Sgt. Schultz
          • 9 Years
          1 month, 1 day ago

          who did he replace?
          I went Rogers>Reliable Andy

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

            Same

      2. el polako
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day ago

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

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

                Amazing! 😀

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

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

                  1. DARE TO BISCAN
                    • 7 Years
                    1 month, 1 day ago

                    Only one well in Africa was consumed in the making 😛

          2. FplmorelikeFml
            • 2 Years
            1 month, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day ago

              The Pulisification of the Prem has given them more impact.

          4. Absolutely Muñozed
              1 month, 1 day ago

              No way. I want even more routes to the points

          5. Sgt. Schultz
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 1 day ago

            Rigg close range G

            1. Sgt. Schultz
              • 9 Years
              1 month, 1 day ago

              VAR Offside

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

            Sunderland found the creativity

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

              Indeed

              It was wiped out

              1. Ze_Austin
                • 7 Years
                1 month, 1 day ago

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

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

              Aaaaaand, it's gone

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

            Sunderland score

          8. F4L
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 1 day ago

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

          9. g40steve
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 1 day ago

            Tav close

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

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

              1. Ze_Austin
                • 7 Years
                1 month, 1 day ago

                Just like last week

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

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

                  1. Ze_Austin
                    • 7 Years
                    1 month, 1 day ago

                    Fair enough. Can't change the decision now anyway

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

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

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

            Goal

            BHA

            1. Ze_Austin
              • 7 Years
              1 month, 1 day ago

              FFS!

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

              Minteh

              1. Ze_Austin
                • 7 Years
                1 month, 1 day ago

                ...how did that go in?

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

          12. jonnybhoy
            • 13 Years
            1 month, 1 day ago

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

            1. F4L
              • 11 Years
              1 month, 1 day ago

              full strength, perfect

            2. Ze_Austin
              • 7 Years
              1 month, 1 day ago

              Sanchez is alive!

              Imagine Dubravka outscores him this one time...

              1. jonnybhoy
                • 13 Years
                1 month, 1 day ago

                Hes on my bench and I started Sanchez!!

            3. Moon Dog
                1 month, 1 day ago

                Palmer & Pedro nice! 🙂

              • Fifa las vegas
                • 13 Years
                1 month, 1 day ago

                Hon Palmer

            4. F4L
              • 11 Years
              1 month, 1 day ago

              van hecke g

              1. F4L
                • 11 Years
                1 month, 1 day ago

                *sorry its changed to minteh now

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

                  I've benched Van Hecke as well

                  So I'll have that

              2. Captain Mal
                • 1 Year
                1 month, 1 day ago

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

            5. z13
                1 month, 1 day ago

                Minteh is back

              • Sgt. Schultz
                • 9 Years
                1 month, 1 day ago

                Timber starts

                1. Ze_Austin
                  • 7 Years
                  1 month, 1 day ago

                  As is tradition

                2. nanxun
                  • 4 Years
                  1 month, 1 day ago

                  Happy owner here.

                  1. GCHILD2K16
                    • 9 Years
                    1 month, 1 day ago

                    Not for long ..lol

                3. lilmessipran
                  • 13 Years
                  1 month, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day ago

                Evanilson, frustrating to watch as usual.

                1. Fifa las vegas
                  • 13 Years
                  1 month, 1 day ago

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

              • Absolutely Muñozed
                  1 month, 1 day ago

                  Sweet defcons points for Hill

                • Moon Dog
                    1 month, 1 day ago

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

                  • lilmessipran
                    • 13 Years
                    1 month, 1 day ago

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

                  • F4L
                    • 11 Years
                    1 month, 1 day ago

                    willock, wolte, ramsey mid for newcastle

                    (p)almer you better feast today lad

                    1. Ze_Austin
                      • 7 Years
                      1 month, 1 day ago

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

                      1. GCHILD2K16
                        • 9 Years
                        1 month, 1 day 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, 1 day ago

                    havertz gets a start

                  • lilmessipran
                    • 13 Years
                    1 month, 1 day ago

                    Ballard subbed

                    1. Ze_Austin
                      • 7 Years
                      1 month, 1 day ago

                      Injury or tactical?

                      1. Sgt. Schultz
                        • 9 Years
                        1 month, 1 day ago

                        slight knock

                        1. Ze_Austin
                          • 7 Years
                          1 month, 1 day ago

                          Thanks

                          Not great for options in the blsnn

                          1. Ze_Austin
                            • 7 Years
                            1 month, 1 day ago

                            *blank

                    2. F4L
                      • 11 Years
                      1 month, 1 day ago

                      damn i need him for next gw, so frustrating this

                    3. z13
                        1 month, 1 day 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.