Spot the Differential
23 May 2026 109 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. thetommy14
    • 5 Years
    55 mins ago

    Gyokeres, Cherki out
    Bowen, MGW in

    Worth it for a -4 hit?

    1. H Dog
      • 16 Years
      50 mins ago

      Gyok to Bowen yes
      Wait to see if cherki plays otherwise yes, maybe Szob instead of you don’t have him

      1. Johnh1995
        • 2 Years
        45 mins ago

        How do you see if Cherki plays

        1. H Dog
          • 16 Years
          3 mins ago

          Could be leaked tomorrow

  2. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    49 mins ago

    Start two

    A: Welbeck
    B: Hinshelwood
    C: Taverneir

    Start one

    1: Hill
    2: Van Hecke

    1. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      2 mins ago

      A2

  3. Johnh1995
    • 2 Years
    45 mins ago

    I have seen posts talking about leaks of starting line ups . Where do these leaks get posted and when?

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      3 mins ago

      Secret whatsapp groups for content creators. Tough luck if youre not in one of them

      1. Johnh1995
        • 2 Years
        1 min ago

        Who controls these groups and what is a content creator

  4. Ian Davis
    • 16 Years
    34 mins ago

    Any Man City defender most likely to start?

    1. CoracAld2831
      • 5 Years
      1 min ago

      Seeing talk about Stones and Dias

      But surely O'Reilly will?

      Guehi less likely apparently.

  5. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    30 mins ago

    Sorry if posted already:

    Regarding World Cup 2030: UEFA announces a new major-minor split Qualification format for 2030 World Cup in Spain & Portugal
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cjdpjxgklyeo

  6. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    23 mins ago

    Pick one from each.

    A. Szobo
    B. Mgw

    1. Bowen
    2. Richarlison

  7. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    22 mins ago

    I've been considering Summerville, but his stats aren't great.

    Does he pass the eye test?

    Is Taty the way to go?

    1. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      4 mins ago

      West Ham are dire. The only game they put up a fight in the last 3 was Arsenal. They should have had the same must win mentality in all those games but are simply too bad.

      Don't understand the rush for west ham players

  8. windowview
    • 10 Years
    8 mins ago

    Bowen or Richarlinson?

    1. H Dog
      • 16 Years
      6 mins ago

      Bowen

      1. Johnh1995
        • 2 Years
        3 mins ago

        You said Cherki info could be leaked tomorrow. Where to look please