Spot the Differential
23 May 2026 154 comments
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Gameweek 38 is when Fantasy Premier League (FPL) differentials are needed more than ever.

With that in mind, here are three low-owned picks for your consideration.


ZIAN FLEMMING

  • FPL ownership: 0.5%
  • Price: £5.3m
  • Fixture: Wolves (h)

Zian Flemming (£5.3m) looks like a decent differential option for Gameweek 38.

In the battle to avoid finishing bottom, Burnley host a Wolverhampton Wanderers side that have kept just one away clean sheet all season.

For that reason, the Clarets will fancy their chances of a positive result at Turf Moor, especially after a couple of improved performances under interim boss Mike Jackson, which included a point against Aston Villa and a narrow defeat to Arsenal.

Flemming is perhaps the most likely to benefit, having racked up 10 goals this season, the most of any Burnley player.

Two of those goals were scored in the reverse fixture against Wolves earlier this season.

The penalty taker has also been afforded more shots than any other teammate in his last seven matches:

That has helped Flemming score three goals in that time.

As for Wolves, their last shutout was in February, and they remain in a precarious position defensively: in their last six matches, no side has conceded more big chances than Rob Edwards’ men.

That should mean Burnley get opportunities at Turf Moor, which could play into the hands of Flemming in potentially his last game for the Clarets, given the inevitable summer transfer interest.


PHIL FODEN

  • FPL ownership: 7.6%
  • Price: £8.0m
  • Fixture: Aston Villa (h)

On his day, Phil Foden (£8.0m) is certainly capable of racking up a cricket score.

Indeed, despite struggling for form for much of the campaign, he’s still racked up six double-digit hauls in 2025/26.

That’s the third-most of any FPL midfielder, despite him having only made 22 starts.

Foden impressed recently, with two assists and 12 points in the 3-0 win over Crystal Palace in Double Gameweek 36.  

In his most productive performance in months, notably in a deeper-lying midfield role, Foden created a match-high five chances for his teammates.

He offers real potential on Sunday, then, and could easily haul against an Aston Villa side with very little interest in this fixture, following their midweek Europa League win and subsequent trophy parade.

So, if Pep Guardiola does turn to his old favourites for his final match, we all know what Foden is capable of.

And with the extra incentive of proving a point to Thomas Tuchel following his England World Cup squad omission, Foden fits the profile of a potentially explosive final day differential, albeit it a risky one given the lack of gametime guarentees.


CRYSENCIO SUMMERVILLE

  • FPL ownership: 1.4%
  • Price: £5.4m
  • Fixture: Leeds (h)

Crysencio Summerville (£5.4m) will go into Sunday’s encounter with strong motivation and the incentive to seek out goals.

Remember, West Ham United have to win against his former club, Leeds United, to maintain any hope of avoiding the drop.

While Jarrod Bowen (£7.7m) is the obvious pick from the Hammers’ attack, Summerville could be a cheaper final-day alternative.

He has produced five goals and three assists across the season.

Notably, all five of those strikes have arrived since the turn of the year.

While Summerville has blanked in each of his last six matches, he’s recorded 10 shots and six chances created in that time.

He also showed flashes of his quality at St James’ Park in Gameweek 37, completing six of his nine attempted dribbles.

On Sunday, he’ll be up against a Leeds team that have recently added Anton Stach (£4.8m) to their growing injury list, which also includes Gabriel Gudmundsson (£3.8m), Ilia Gruev (£4.7m), Sean Longstaff (£4.8m) and Noah Okafor (£5.5m).

Pascal Struijk (£4.2m) and Jayden Bogle (£4.4m) might be unavailable, too, although they have recently returned to training.

Just 1.4% of Fantasy managers own Summerville, so with West Ham needing to win, Gameweek 38 looks a good opportunity to take a chance on him.


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  1. Brosstan
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Repost:

    Going into last GW 21 points behind.

    Differentials:

    Me:
    Szobo, Bruno G, Cunha, Cherki, Senesi
    Rival:
    Semenyo, Rayan, Gyokeres, Reinildo/Van Hecke (dont know which he will play) and someone he will get in for Saka. He's a pretty boring manager so it's likely he's getting someone like Enzo.

    Are these teams different enough to realistically gain 21 points with a bit of luck, or should I do something drastic and punt on a different captain like Szobo over BrunoF. He's capping Bruno like 99%.

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      Feels like if I'm not capping BrunoF I shouldn't be getting cunha as I'm basically betting on man united doing poorly.

      The bigger differential play would be to play verbruggen and cap someone other than Bruno, hoping that man united blank. But I feel like my team has enough differentials to catch the 21 points with luck in my favor.

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

        Agree

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      I would expect all his players to blank. So the question is whether your differentials can do well.

      I expect Szobo to do fine, he is my captain. Others should get decent points as well. Cherki is the one I'm unsure of. I think you can improve him.

      1. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Actually he's most likely getting Szobo, not saka. So he's not likely a differential...

        1. Brosstan
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          Szobo not Enzo*

          And thanks for the input

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

    Last transfer this season?

    A) Trossard to Szoboszlai
    B) Saka to Szoboszlai
    C) Cherki to Szoboszlai
    D) Pedro to Bowen

    Saka Bruno Cherki MGW Trossard
    Haaland Pedro Welbeck

    The ones I’m chasing 10 points hasn’t MGW, Trossard and Pedro, but have Gyokeres and KDH

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      A

    2. THE CON MAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 month, 18 days ago

      Can't see Saka starting

  3. Bluetiger1
    • 4 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Thinking best must have Liverpool player for GW38 Who scores more?

    a. Virgil

    b. Szoboszlai

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

      B

  4. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Betting on West Ham to survive. Mukiele to Mavropanos and Brobbey to Taty with 2FTs.

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      I wouldn't use a transfer on a defender tomorrow.

      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Attack is set, so cant really think of anything. Enzo punt is an option but Sunderland wont be easy.

      2. Brosstan
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        He has 5FTs

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          Fair enough then. I thought he just had 2.

    2. Sir Michael Taker
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      I disagree about the outcome, wouldn't shock me if Leeds beat West Ham, they are slightly better than them basically, just depends how heavy they rotate. Transfers are fine though if you think that. Something about using transfers on West Ham or Spurs players feels a bit uneasy. They've got the motivation but equally they are both very bad football teams and one of them will be relegated.

  5. cescpistols1
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Which final day moves would you make? Will adjust my lineup accordingly (exact funds).

    A. Lacroix -> Pedro Porro
    B. Gordon -> Szoboszlai
    C. Both moves for a -4 hit

    Dubravka
    Gabriel O’Reilly LACROIX Hill
    Bruno Saka Cherki Gross
    Haaland J.Pedro

    Raya Thiago GORDON Bijol

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      I like A

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

      B

    3. THE CON MAN
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 month, 18 days ago

      Saka > Szobo

      1. cescpistols1
        • 10 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Why would I keep Gordon? Definitely not going to play.

    4. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      I think you might need that FT for a non starter

  6. Dotherightthing
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Will Solanke fit have an impact on Richarlison in terms of minutes on the pitch and position?

    Thank you

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 17 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      Doubtful. I would think rich will start.

    2. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      Yes, if they are doing poorly surely Hail Mary Solanke will come on.

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Yeah he'll be on at some point but not major threat to rich if you want him in.

  7. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Morning. Sat at almost exactly 10k, would be nice to end inside it. No clue what transfer to make. Any idea?

    Verb
    Gabriel Senesi O'Reilly
    Saka BrunoF Hinshelwood Semenyo
    Haaland Gyökeres DCL

    /Darlow / Tav / Tarkowski / VanH

    1. Ale Seizer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 2 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      Being around half a million places above me, you probably don't need my advice. But I'd go Gyok to Richarlison or Saka to Szobo.

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 17 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Thanks. I reckon there's a reasonable chance Gyökeres gets played.

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

          Agreed

          Leaks will be helpful for those with the time tomorrow afternoon

  8. Flynny
    • 11 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Hi. i have 1ft and 0 cash. Im offline all sunday so won't see any leaks.

    Rank 200k and nothing to play for.
    So what would you do here. Could be carnage with this squad!

    Thinking cherki and saka to enzo and a punt for a hit? Foden or szobs...but iwont know if foden is starting....

    ....might be short in defence too....thanks

    Raya (verbruggen)
    Gabriel oreilly justin (munoz lacroix)
    Saka bruno cherki kdh (gros)
    Haaland richarlison welbeck

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      Hi Flynny!

      1. Flynny
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Hi mate

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          Foden punt looks good.

          1. Flynny
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            Thanks mate - good luck!

  9. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    A-League grand final about to start, Auckland FC against Sydney FC! Hate Sydney so hoping the Kiwis can get their first ever title! I’d be surprised if there were any better football games on today!

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      Score update: 0-0

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Further update: 0-0

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          Score check: 0-0

          1. The Knights Template
            • 12 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            Quick update: 0-0

            1. Goro Majima
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              1 month, 18 days ago

              Not any more. Didn't Newcastle win the league, or does that not matter?

  10. WiredWeasel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Views on likelihood of Saka and Gyokeres playing at all, or a sub appearance? Crystal Palace at best can only improve from 15th to 14th (and that involves them winning and Leeds scoring no points) so frankly if both teams played reserves, no one could accuse them of being unsporting and disrespecting the league!

    I just wondered if Saka could do with a few more minutes (9, 45, 79, 90 in the last four) in what is likely to be one of the friendliest PL fixtures played. Or do people think it's cotton wool all round? But I know that would mean still unlikely to haul, so is he generally a favourite for transfer out?

    My rank is rank, I've only 1FT and at present, my only (vague) plans for that are to get rid of Wilson and bring in Rayan as Bournemouth do have something to fight for.

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

      Saka no

      Gyok yes, probably starts if Havertz has the European starting spot

      Or VV, if Gyok is preferred against PSG. I doubt he is tho.

  11. Cheeky Reijnders
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Maguire might be decent punt.......

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

      Brighton decent and at home

      2-2?

  12. WVA
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Wow nearly every post mentions bringing in Szoboszlai, is he essential for 38?

    1. Crystal Alice
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      no it’s an echo chamber

    2. Jam0sh
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      Nah

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

    1 FT

    Would you bring in

    1. Anderson
    2. Rayan
    3. Anthony

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      1

  14. Keane There Dunne That
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Which two for the final day battle?
    A) Trossard -> Summerville
    B) Saka -> Szobo / Wirtz
    C) Pedro -> Bowen

  15. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Oh my goodness this is carnage. I think everyone needs to sell or bench their arsenal players.

    https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-lineup-crystal-palace-fpl-33998323

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

    How come Salah hasn't dropped price since Gw16?

    He went from £14.5m to £14m then just stayed there for the rest of the season.

    That seems odd.

  17. WVA
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Who would you bring in to this team? Can afford anyone.

    Raya
    Gab NOR Hill
    Bruno Saka Semenyo GroB
    Haaland Thiago DCL
    Darlow Tav Justin Van Hecke

    Darlow comes in if Rayas out
    Tav comes in if Sakas out
    Justin comes in if Gab is out
    Van Hecke comes in if NOR is out

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      I think MGW, Flemming & overlooked players will shine this week.

      Welbz has great numbers against United but not even mentioned.

      Capt is complete gamble with Ars playing another final?

      1. WVA
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Thanks mate, MGW is great he’s the playing Hill which isn’t optimal especially with how good Bournemouth can be.

  18. Mr Johnson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Best replacement for Saka?

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      MGW, Sboz, Maddison, Palmer

  19. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    1FT fancy a gamble, who do you fancy as a punt this week?

    Play double Brighton or bench Hecke for Sensi?

    Long season & switched off a few weeks ago, any chance site is debugged over the summer 😉

    Verb,
    Gabriel, NOR, Hecke
    Bruno, Semenyo, Saka, KDH
    Haaland, Welbs, Gyok

    Darlow, Tavernier, Sensi, Sturijk,

    4.4

    1. Bluetiger1
      • 4 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      bench Hecke for Sensi

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        Ta

  20. The Knights Template
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Auckland FC score! 1-0, hard for Sydney now.

    Interesting tidbit - one of the Auckland players once had a season at Burnley!

    1. Goro Majima
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      Posted above but Newcastle won the league right? Does that not matter, they just go into play-offs for the final?

      1. The Knights Template
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        No idea but the Auckland Black Knights just won the grand final!

        1. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          1 month, 18 days ago

          Top 6 sides qualify for the finals series, so finishing top is not the aim, though still pretty good.

          1. Goro Majima
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            1 month, 18 days ago

            Feels a bit weird from an English perspective, like the league and cup rolled into one but I guess more in line with Aussie sport generally. On the basis Sydney have a nice badge with the opera house on it and my friend used to work for Macquarie university I am sorry they lost!

            1. The Knights Template
              • 12 Years
              1 month, 18 days ago

              Finishing first means they play 6th first in the finals, theoretically the easiest fixture. Yes, definitely aligns with the other sports here. Raygun worked for Macquarie Uni, before she was recently made redundant. She now does personalised message videos on Youtube. I’m thinking of getting her to do one for TKT!

              1. Goro Majima
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                1 month, 18 days ago

                You probably should, she doesn't seem to have much support in Australia!

                1. The Knights Template
                  • 12 Years
                  1 month, 18 days ago

                  I would ask her to wish me well in GW38!

  21. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    When will Neale do all the tougher on the beach predicted line ups? I'm trying to finalise my transfer decision.

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

    All the easy ones from teams with something to play for are done.

  22. WorldCupDanB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Will FFS have the stats tables for the world cup players?

    1. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      Any money prize in the world cup game?

      1. WorldCupDanB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        1 month, 18 days ago

        There is on FanTeam.

  23. OffsidePenalty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    need a quick guidance.
    Protecting lead by 8 pts with 1 ft.

    Verbruggen
    Gabriel NOR Senesi Hill
    KDH Bruno Saka Cherki
    Welbeck Haaland
    (Darlow, Okafor, JP, Van Hecke)

    A) just 1 ft. to copy rival of (Hill to)Saliba, (Okafor to)Groß, (Welbeck/JP to)DCL or (Welbeck/JP to)Thiago.
    B) -4 to copy rival as above.
    C) Welbeck/JP to Bowen
    D) Van Hecke to Porro
    E) Okafor to Szoboszlai
    F) Van Hecke to VVD

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      E, quickly!

  24. simong1
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Raya
    Gabriel - NOR - Diouf
    Bruno (c) - Semenyo - Trossard - MGW
    Welbeck - Haaland - Thiago

    Dubravka - Hill - Wilson - Andersen

    Leading my ML by a measly 1 point so feel like my final FT is crucial! 1FT, 2.2ITB.

    A) Wilson > Szobosli & bench Trossard

    B Andersen > Mavropanos & bench Trossard or Diouf

    C) Other option?

  25. Nickyboy
    • 15 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Do we think Rice will be rested? Gabriel?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      We’re thinking Flemming looks like Dennis Leary!

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      You’d have to guess yes given the title is wrapped up and they have the champions league final

  26. Nickyboy
    • 15 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Wilson turning to sh*t and now getting benched is annoying

  27. Better luck next year
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Saka + Wilson > Szobo + Gibbs White for -4 good transfers? Don’t have any bench as all potential subs are flagged.

    1. Nickyboy
      • 15 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      I don't mind it at all

  28. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Why are u all so sure haaland will start?

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      Who knows but safer to start him, can easily score from bench

  29. Fnug
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Need your input to secure my 9.8k OR and my money leagues.

    2 FT, 0.6 ITB

    Sanchez (Verbruggen)
    O’Reilley, Gab, Saliba (Van Hecke, Muñoz)
    Bruno, Rice, Semenyo, Groß/Rayan
    DCL, João Pedro, Haaland (c)

    A) João Pedro —> Rich, Bowen or Flemming?
    B) Who to sell out of Semenyo or Groß/Rayan for Szobo? (How likely is Semenyo to start)?

    1. Fnug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      And if stuck with Groß and Rayan - who would you play?

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      I’d go Taty over Bowen and I’d sell Semenyo, Grob or Rayan is all luck, flip a coin

  30. cescpistols1
    • 10 Years
    1 month, 18 days ago

    Gordon -> Szoboszlai for a -4 hit & bench Thiago?

    Dubravka
    Gabriel O’Reilly Porro Hill
    Bruno Cherki Gross
    Haaland J.Pedro Thiago

    Raya Bijol Saka Gordon

    1. Fnug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 month, 18 days ago

      No