Spot the Differential

Redmond a differential for Gameweek 26 and beyond as Saints’ fixtures improve

Our selections of Harvey Barnes (£6.0m) and Martin Dubravka (£5.0m) paid off last week, so now, ahead of Gameweek 26, we go in search of more differentials that could help move you up the rankings.

There are a host of players clamouring for our attention but we’ve focused on two midfielders with promising fixtures and a defender who is looking to build on recent form, all of whom are held by less than 5% of Fantasy Premier League managers.

Steven Bergwijn

  • FPL ownership: 1.2%
  • Price: £7.5m
  • GW26-30 fixtures: avl | che | WOL | bur | MUN

There are never any guarantees when a player arrives in the Premier League from the Eredivisie but Steven Bergwijn’s (£7.5m) debut against Manchester City suggests he has the quality to succeed at this level.

In from the start against the champions, Bergwijn made an instant impact when he scored Tottenham Hotspur’s opener, a superb volley from Lucas Moura’s (£7.1m) clever cross.

Stationed on the left, but with freedom to roam more centrally and even to the right flank at times, Bergwijn worked tirelessly throughout and returned ten points for the small number of FPL managers who chose to invest.

As far as debuts go, it couldn’t have gone much better.

READ MORE: Our Scout Report on Steven Bergwijn

Signed from PSV for a fee thought to be around £27m just a few days prior, the 22-year-old left Eindhoven with three Eredivisie titles and nine Dutch caps, which he’s expected to add to at the European Championship this summer.

Having been ineligible for Spurs’ midweek FA Cup replay win over Southampton, the Netherlands international should be raring to go at Villa Park, against an Aston Villa side who have conceded 14 goals in their last five at home.

As with most 22-year olds, there is still plenty of room for improvement, but with his eye for a pass, direct running and dribbling ability he’s certainly made a good first impression, and offers FPL managers a mid-price route into the Spurs attack.

Yerry Mina

  • FPL ownership: 2.2%
  • Price: £5.3m
  • GW26-30 fixtures: CRY | ars | MUN | che | LIV

Following a stop-start debut campaign, Yerry Mina (£5.3m) is starting to realise his potential under new manager, Carlo Ancelotti.

The former Barcelona centre-back finally got off the mark last weekend, scoring twice in Everton’s 3-2 win at Watford.

Mina’s goal threat was a key part of his appeal when the Toffees spent £28m on him 18 months ago, having scored three headed goals for Colombia during their 2018 World Cup campaign, yet he only managed just one goal last season.

That needed to improve, and having now opened his account for the season, statistics suggest more goals are on the way.

Since Ancelotti took charge in Gameweek 19, he has recorded more shots and shots in the box than any other defender, whilst as a team, the Blues look more robust. They’ve conceded just eight goals in seven games, whilst only five teams have given up fewer big chances over the same period.

Everton are aiming to extend a four-match unbeaten run when they host Crystal Palace on Saturday, and a win would lift them into the top seven.

Clean sheet prospects are encouraging too, with the Eagles having failed to score in their last two matches. After that, it’s an Arsenal side who have only managed eight goals in seven league games under Mikel Arteta, and Manchester United who have failed to score a single goal in four of their last five.

With Mina finally putting his threat inside the box to use, the Colombian international looks an ideal gamble for Gameweek 26, and possibly beyond.

Nathan Redmond

  • FPL ownership: 1.0%
  • Price: £6.2m
  • GW26-30 fixtures: BUR | AVL | whu | NEW | nor

Southampton’s transformation in recent months under Ralph Hassenhutl has provided FPL managers with several mid-price and budget options, including the standout attraction, Danny Ings (£7.0m), who now sits in 29% of squads.

However, for those on the lookout for a differential, or even an attacking double-up with Ings, Nathan Redmond (£6.2m) is worth a look.

In their recent 2-0 win at Crystal Palace, the 25-year-old set Saints on their way with a stunning opener, and added an assist in their FA Cup fourth round replay at Spurs earlier this week.

The form table has Southampton behind only Liverpool over the last eight matches, with wins over the likes of Leicester City and Chelsea, whilst Redmond’s partnership down their left with Ryan Bertrand (£4.8m) has been one of the key reasons behind their revival.

It’s not only this season Redmond has impressed though. He was a major reason why Southampton avoided relegation in 2018/19 and was voted player of the season by the fans and by his teammates, before being unexpectedly called up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the UEFA Nations League tournament.

With Redmond up against a Burnley side who have conceded 20 goals on the road this term, followed by Aston Villa, West Ham United, Newcastle United and Norwich City, the winger could be a shrewd pick for those in search of a midfield differential.


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  1. Fernando Torres
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    What's better

    A) O'Connell up until GW 28 then Play Rico(CHE) GW28
    B) Stephens including GW 28 away to west ham.

    Have no other Sheffield UTD or Southampton...

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. Bobby Digital
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

    4. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Y

      1. Fernando Torres
        • 13 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Haha

    5. Peteski29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

    6. AFC90
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      B

  2. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Ahh bottomed: Any news on Traore, still yellow flagged?

    1. Brosstan
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      No and you won't get any before deadline. Wolves play Friday next week's he will most likely be fine

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Forgot about that looooongggg GW - cheers

  3. KingOllie
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    i now have triple sheffield defence and double liverpool.

    Same again this gameweek please boys - we love the clean sheets

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Fun times ahead during GW28. Other than that - the sounds nice

  4. rodragon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Lund to O'Connell for a -4 hit ??or play Williams who is playing Chelsea

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Keep Lund, he may surprise a few sellers.

  5. Aimar
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Dcl —-> ings

    Or

    Martial ——-> mahrez

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Ings if long term, Mahrez if short term

      1. Aimar
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers mate

        Would i play traroe or martenelli?!

        Is adama fit ??

        1. The Polymath
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Should be, but Nuno keeps it quiet

          1. Aimar
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks bruh

  6. Bobby Digital
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Rank top1k, should I captain Auba or just keep it safe with Salah?

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      First of all - noice. Second - go with Salah

    2. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Captain Auba so we can catch up.

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        This

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Auba - go for gold

    4. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Would have been a good differential but they aren't scoring enough and last time I saw, he had zero double digit return at home

    5. Bobby Digital
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers all, got it on Salah atm. His EO will be huge.

    6. Bury94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Same! I'm going with Salah cos I'm too scared to go for anyone else!

    7. Fit_to_drop
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      How long more are you going to give Auba if he doesnt deliver this weekend?

      1. Bobby Digital
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        I give him the next two...

      2. Bobby Digital
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Planning on doing Auba to Vardy or KDB to Perez on GW28, depending on how Auba fares.

  7. Atwood
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    A - Maupay > Jiminez
    B - Kelly/Maupay > Stephens/Jiminez (-4)
    C - Kelly/Maupay > Stephens/Auba (-4)

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

      1. Stormbringer22
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        +1

    2. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. AFC90
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A

  8. _Ninja_
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Boly or Stephens on a WC?

    1. anish10
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Depends if you have McCarthy. Stephens if you don't

      1. _Ninja_
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers no McCarthy.

  9. anish10
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Think i'm finally set on WC

    Henderson McCarthy
    TAA James Stevens Fernandez Taylor
    Salah KDB Redmond Barnes Fleck
    Firmino Aguero Jiminez

    Save FT next week then
    Aguero > Vardy + Fleck > Moura

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Very nice

    2. Lecky Legs FC
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Your TV must be incredibly high nice

  10. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Am I good to go?

    McCarthy
    TAA Digne Gomez
    Salah(C) KDB(VC) Mahrez Grealish
    Auba Vardy Deeney

    (McGovern Lundstram Rico Cantwell)
    1FT 0.5ITB

    1. anish10
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good

    2. Fit_to_drop
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      You are

  11. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    What's this talk of a storm during City's game?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Check BBC weather for Manchester on Sunday

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Any chances of the match being called off?
        And captain Salah over Aguero?

        1. Pieterke30
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Match called off would be fine.

          City struggling bc of weather and hence Aguero blanking would be a disaster

          1. Karan14
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah was thinking exactly the same thing.

            1. Pieterke30
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Are you really panicking abt it?

              I might be, soon.

              1. Karan14
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 8 months ago

                I am LOL 😀

                I probably shouldn't but I have my BB activated as well.

            1. Skokym
              • 10 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              it was a sunny day that day...

        2. Miguel Sanchez
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Doubt it. High tech stadium shouldn't be as vulnerable to the elements.

          Wet ball and slippy conditions could play havoc with West Ham defence

          1. Vlad Tepes
            • 7 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            cant they just close the roof :D?

            1. Pieterke30
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 8 months ago

              Dont think there is a roof at the Etihad

          2. Karan14
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah I guess I'm just panicking a bit as I have Aguero(c) and BB activated 😛

    2. fc_skrald
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Wow, potential for another double gameweek?

      1. Karan14
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Probably not. Would imagine they shift it to next weekend if it is called off.

    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A storm of Aguero points

  12. Hochoki
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    whom to transfer out with 2 ITB & 1FT (hit is no issue)??

    a. Lundstram
    b. DCL
    c. Grealish
    d. Cahill
    e. Save FT

    Henderson
    TAA Robertson Holgate
    Salah KDB Richarlison Grealish
    Vardy Ings DCL

    Ryan Lundstram Cahill Cantwell

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Save

  13. willevete
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Start two of Sidibe, Pereira and Aurier!?

  14. Vlad Tepes
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Lundy to Stevens or Bertrand/KWP?
    Currently on a Southampton defender and Bertrand for safety. I would like to have Stevens but already have Henderson and a blank coming up in GW 28, that puts me off. Got KDB, Aguero, Grealish also so will be hard to field 11 players.

    What would you do, I can not decide, my brain is overthinking.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Go Southampton for reasons listed

      1. Vlad Tepes
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        Ok thanks, tempted to get KWP but think I will go with Bertrand just to be safe.

  15. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    If you own both Aguero and Salah who are you giving the armband to?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Kun

    2. ppv
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero. everyone has Salah

  16. arkom
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    McCarthy
    Soy / TAA / Lundstram / Rico / Aurier
    Grealish / Salah / KDB / Mane / Cantwell
    Vardy / Ings / DCL

    2 FT (0£ ITB)

    A) Lord & Soy --> Stevens & Lascelles
    B) Lord & Mane --> VVD & Son
    C) Soy & Mane --> VVD & Son
    D) Soy, Lord & Mane --> Stevens, Gomez & Son (-4)
    E) Other?

  17. Kuzser
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    What is the best move here guys with 1ft, 0.1itb?

    1) Alli-> Mahrez (punt for next 2), will need to use next 2ft to cover gw28
    2) Lund-> O’Connell (can only get Traore, but not Jiménez next week)
    3) save and next week for free Dcl and Alli/grealish-> Jiménez and Traore/dendo
    4) Kelly-> Stephens (double up Saints defence)

    McCarthy
    Vvd - TAA - Lund
    Grealish- Alli - KDB- Salah
    Vardy - DCL - Ings

    Maddison, Lascelles, Kelly

  18. Nightf0x
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Ryan (buton)
    Taa sidibe lund (lascels soy)
    Mane salah kdb martial (traore)
    Vardy maupay dcl

    Which?
    A) maupay/dcl martial -4 to ings/wood fleck/redmond/grealish
    B) lund mane -4 to robo fleck/grelish/redmond
    C) lund maupay/dcl mane martial, trio of these out -8.

  19. DaftKing
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy + Mane > Son + Aguero?

    What do you think? Short-term madness?

    1. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Tight call. Mane could do damage this week - looks likely he'll play (it's another week until their game). I like Son and Aguero this week, but Kun probably won't get 90 minutes; I can see Pep wanting to give Jesus some time on the pitch. Vardy->Aguero is a good move, but I guess you can't afford that on its own.

    2. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Keep Mane now.

  20. Mr. O'Connell
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Rank for this week and long term please:

    A) Son & Jiminez
    B) Traore & Aguero (Kun (c) over Salah)
    C) Alli & Vardy

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A but surely you can have Jiminez and Vardy in the same team anyway

  21. Sid07
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    1) Lund to Robertson
    2) vardy to aguero

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      1st one

  22. Pedersen
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Best 1 week midfield punt below 9.3m ? Mahrez, Alli or?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      For one week, Mahrez

    3. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Mahrez def. David Silva also, possibly. If you want really punty then Pepe or even Ozil!

    4. Pedersen
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks 🙂 Mahrez it is. Gonna wc in gw28 so need placeholder for Maddison who loses value tonight until then.

  23. rodragon
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Lundstrum to O'Connell for a -4 hit?Or just do Maupay to Jiminez?

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Don't take hits on defenders mm'kay

  24. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Martial + Greenwood --> Traoré + Ings (-4) worth the hit?

    How I ended up with 3x UTD is beyond me...

  25. Lucky Z
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Kelly Grealish => Taylor Redmond for 2FTs?

  26. Bunk Moreland
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Got a ton of money and a FT. I want to do one of these two. What would you knowledgeable guys reccommend?

    A Vardy (wol) > Aguero (WHU). This is likely to be reversed in gw 28.
    B Trossard (WAT) > Son (avl)

    1. ppv
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A and Captain

    2. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      A has to be worth a go for this week.

  27. BNMC
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    GW26 good to go?

    Ryan
    TAA Enda Sidibe
    Salah(C) KDB Alli Grealish
    Firmino Ings DCL

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Nice side. Salah an easy captain for you?

  28. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Foster Button
    TAA Lund Dunk Rico Soy
    Salah KDB Grealish Traoré Dendoncker
    Vardy Ings DCL

    Who should I get for Vardy?
    Aguero, Auba or Firmino?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero and move to Vardy in 28

  29. JamTart
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    TAA, Rico, Lund, Soy, XXX
    Salah, Mane, KdB, Cantwell, XXX
    Ings, Ayew,Vardy

    Who you adding for 12m?

  30. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 8 months ago

    Any reason why Redmond is being considered?

    18 blanks in the last 20 GW's...

    1. Bunk Moreland
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah, he is a poor option imo. They have good fixtures but his history suggests he will rarely be in the points.

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 8 months ago

        The reasons given in the article are a bit wishy-washy to me. No real substance to them. I know most punts fit into that category, and his fixtures are good, but I'm not convinced.

        Cue a 12 point haul.

        1. Bunk Moreland
          • 9 Years
          4 years, 8 months ago

          Hehe, possibly... We will see, I guess 😉

    2. Greek Freak
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      He's due (and has been for the past four years).

    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      That's a good run for him

    4. ppv
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 8 months ago

      I have been tricked into getting him in previous seasons. Waste of space