Captain Sensible

Who is the best FPL captain for Double Gameweek 25?

Fantasy Premier League are largely between Southampton and Leeds United assets for the Double Gameweek 25 captaincy.

Patrick Bamford (£6.9), Raphinha (£5.4m) and Danny Ings (£8.4m) have replaced the usual suspects as the front-runners considering they each face two fixtures in the next week.

Despite Leeds and Southampton sitting 11th and 13th in the Premier League respectively, they offer plenty of entertainment value for neutral fans thanks to Marcelo Bielsa and Ralph Hasenhüttl’s offensive approaches to the game.

Still, some Fantasy managers might be tempted by some of the single Gameweek options, especially with Bruno Fernandes (£11.5m) facing an out-of-form Newcastle defence.

As ever, the Captain Sensible article is here to help with your Double Gameweek 25 captaincy decision. As this uses extensive data from the Fantasy Football Scout Premium Members Area, only those with a valid subscription can access it in full.

CAPTAIN POLL

Bamford is the runaway leader in this week’s Captaincy Poll, nearly 60.0% of our voters willing to hand the armband to Leeds’ leading goal-scorer.


Behind him in the second place is team-mate Raphinha, just short of 14.0% of total votes. The former Rennes player has now delivered Fantasy returns in each of his last five Premier League appearances and, of course, as a midfielder, stands to be better rewarded for clean sheets and goals than Bamford.

Fernandes and Ings are tied in third, gaining 7.8% of votes each.

Understandably, Fantasy managers are willing to back Leeds assets given their attacking potential and high ceiling but are Fernandes and Ings capable of delivering bigger scores as this week’s differential captaincy picks? Is there perhaps an overlooked player, for example the Goals Imminent table king Nathan Redmond (£6.4m), worth our consideration

KEY TEAMS

Leeds United

Double Gameweek 25 teams: Leeds - best FPL players, form, fixtures and stats 2
  • v Wolves (away)
  • v Southampton (home)
2,177 Comments Post a Comment
  1. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    chances Cavani starts vs NEW this weekend..?

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Very high you'd imagine

      1. LewanGOALski
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        worried about his muscle injury

      2. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He’s got a muscle injury

      3. Viper
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Oh apologies. Thought it was a rest

  2. Viper
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    DCL & Antonio -> Bamford & Ings. No hit.

    No brainer?

    1. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yep

    2. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would

    3. The class of 92
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      100%

  3. JJeyy
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Kabak nailed? Would not mind a cheap way into Liv defence with a good projected double

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He’s only just joined and he looks like crap.

      1. Tinmen
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Was really good the in champs league

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Get him then. I’ll be keen to see what happens.

      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed
        Looked very slow too

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          If I didn’t support Liverpool I would have been laughing my head off. Calamitous.

          1. Tinmen
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Lol catch a grip. Unbelievably negative

  4. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Martinez (Pope)
    Cancelo Dunk Shaw Mee (Dias)
    Salah Son Raphinha Fernandes Gundogan
    Bamford (Antonio DCL)

    Would you BB this week, and get it out the way, or wait until next week

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Well you could potentially be only bench boosting 2 players as it stands

    2. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wait for press conferences obviously but don't hate it given everyone is ok. Plan to WC GW 26 then?

  5. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    How did Manchester United look today? Missed the game...

    1. Giovanni Giorgio
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Briliant. Henderson should start over DDG in the league too

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        United were brilliant: their keeper needed to shine?

        1. ilikewud
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          This! Don't understand the logic behind United playing brilliant but their goal keeper having much to do

      2. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        DDG needs to be rotated to put pressure on him to sort out his lack of confidence in the 6yd box.

    2. The class of 92
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Very good but the game totally suited them, as Real Sociedad left so much space in behind their defence

    3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Standard Rashford great in EL crap in PL coming up.

  6. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Chances of the DGW26 fixtures being released before the deadline tomorrow?

    1. marcos11
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Doubt it, unless the plan was to wait until after Europa League fixtures

  7. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Soucek to raphinia - 4?

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Ya

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Popular move yet WHU fixtures are not too bad after the GW

  8. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    David Luiz special incoming.

    Prepare yourself, Leno, for a professional Cleveland Steamer covered in matted hair.

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Why isn't Holding playing?

      1. dogtanion
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        He's not as good as Luiz or Gabriel

      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Could be that Luiz is preferred. I've been saying all season that holding isn't nailed, but he's got very lucky with suspensions and injuries to others. In the other hand, it could be a simple case of not changing a winning team

  9. Aster
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Keep Sterling or get KDB?

    1. Eh, just one more thing ...
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling can take a long walk off a short pier .... KDB all day long.

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm keeping for this

    3. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Wait til KDB is properly match fit

  10. sandman58
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one to play
    A) Trent (EVE)
    B) Cancelo (ars)

    1. dogtanion
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Trent

    2. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cancelo took a knock so might get a rest like Gundogan

    4. sandman58
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks Guys....didn't know Cancelo took a knock

      1. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yes it was reported that he played on to the end. Plenty of city defence coverage available if he’s struggling.

  11. bautasten
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope (Martinez)
    Stones. Cancelo. Dallas. (Mee, Coufal)
    Grealish. Salah. Gundo*. Bruno. Son
    Bamford. Antonio* (DCL*)

    1FT 0.8 ITB, Plan is to BB GW26

    A) DCL -> Ings (have to do it tonight)
    B) Coufal -> Shaw
    C) Save

    Thanks!

    1. GE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

      1. bautasten
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        It's tempting...like DCLs potential double in 26 though and Ings could end up with a single GW in 26..

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gundogan to Raphina if you want KDB soon

      1. bautasten
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Just think Gundo is too good value to sell. Rather get rid of one of the defenders in that case. Thanks for your input though!

        1. brianutd-why always we? 20
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          No problem just waiting for his injury news Re groin.

          1. bautasten
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah that's why I'm considering B as an option as well which would improve my bench (would start Shaw, bench one of the City defs)

  12. fc_skrald
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Grealish, Lowton and Coufal sitting next to each other on my bench - why are their shirts so similar?

    1. GE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Aston Villa was first, Burnely adopted it from Villa

      1. GE
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Don’t know the history for West Ham

  13. GE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Lost on last page..

    1) Antonio -> Ings (more difficult to get Kane next GW then)
    2) Cavani and Digne -> Kane and Azpi/Alonso
    3) Other suggestions?

    (2FT, 2.8 itb)

    Messlier
    Cancelo/Dias/Dallas/Mee
    Salah/Bruno/Son/Gundo*
    Cavani*/Bamford

    Bench: Martinez, Antonio*, Soucek, Digne

  14. drughi
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    surely I cant captain bamford over a world class striker like ings ?!

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Go with ur gut

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Play the fixtures It’s Bammy

  15. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    0.1 short for this WC team, any help appreciated -

    Martinez, McCarthy
    Cancelo, Stones, Shaw, Vestergaard, Konsa.
    Son, Son, Gundogan, Grealish, Rafinha.
    Kane, Ings, Bamford

    1. Tinkermania
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sell one of the Sons

    2. oi no professionals
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Remove one of the Sons

    3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Get rid of McCarthy

    4. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Double Son too much
      But Vestergaard to cheaper defender, e.g. Lowton

    5. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Don't like McCarthy, Vestergaard, Konsa and double Son is cheating

  16. Plagued by indecision
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ok, very unsure what to do with no certainty about fixtures in the next few weeks. This is my current team, with 1FT and 0.7 ITB.

    Martinez / Pope
    Shaw / Cancelo / Stones / Bednarek / TAA
    Salah / Bruno / Gundogan / Grealish / Saka
    Bamford / Antonio / DCL

    A) TAA > Dallas (original plan)
    B) TAA > Dallas and Antonio > Ings (-4)
    C) TAA > Dallas and Saka > Raphinha (-4)
    D) Wildcard ... with previous concerns about fixtures

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I actually would keep TAA. His a bit of form and good differential. Phillips out for the Wolves game reduces the chances of a Leeds CS so I wouldn't bring in Dallas. Saka to Raphinha would be the move to make plus possibly Antonio to Ings (-4)

  17. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    It appears there is only way to get a cult following among this community. Henceforth my new name will be Fugley and my avatar will be a white panda.

    😀

  18. Tonyawesome69
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A. Holding to Struijk (Allows Kane and Barnes in 26)
    B. Antonio to Ings in 25 and Ings to Kane in 26 (can't afford Barnes in 26 without - 4 hit)
    C. Antonio to Kane

    Plan to TC26, WC30/31, FH33

    2FT 5.7itb
    Pope
    Cancelo Stones Digne
    Salah Bruno Gundo Raphinha
    Bamford Antonio DCL
    (Martinez Soucek Cresswell Holding)

  19. bautasten
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Maybe Konsa to a Brighton def? Will help you in gw29 as well..

    1. bautasten
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      reply fail to 1Just....

  20. 7_Dan_7
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on the below appreciated.

    A) Bissouma + Antonio > Raph + Ings with my 2FT this week. Then Ings > Kane for a -4 for GW26?

    B) Pope + Antonio > fodder + Kane with the 2FT this week.

    Have Son, Bamford and Dallas already. Would bench Watkins if A).

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  21. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Odegaard trying to walk it in. He'll fit in nicely.

  22. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Grealish and Richarlison to Ings and Raphinha(-4)?

    Pope
    Cancelo • Stones • Dallas
    Salah • Bruno • Son • Grealish • Gundo
    Antonio • Bamford
    (Martinez / Mee / Richarlison / Coufal)

    Will most likely WC next week

    1. Fudgy
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm considering what's basically Grealish to Ings for a -4 too for this week

  23. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Salah captain outscores everyone this week

    1. dogtanion
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think so too

  24. SharkyT
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Sterling & Antonio > Raphina & Ings -4?
    No brainer right? Leaves the dosh to bring in Sir Harry of Kane next week

    1. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nice

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not sure Ings is worth the - 4. I don't think he will get an attacking return in the Chelsea game. Do you think he will get a goal or two against Leeds?

      1. SharkyT
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        The way I look at a -4 bringing in 2x doubles is you get them points straight back. I fancy him to score against Leeds & may have multiple GW’s moving forward

  25. FFS Cup entry reminder
    Geoff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Friendly reminder that the Open Cup entry deadline is the same as this Gameweek deadline, so signup now if you haven't and you want to!

    https://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/cup/24/entry/

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      No don’t I need to win

    2. Alex Burmester
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Hi there! How do I know if I am already enrolled in the Cup? I've submitted my FFS username plus my FPL team ID, however I'm not sure how it works. Thanks in advance!

  26. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Leeds lost 4-2 vs Arsenal

  27. Rog.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) Foden -> raph roll a FT (have bamf and Dallas)
    B) DCL -> ings roll a FT
    C) Both

    TIA

  28. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    REPOST (without son's)
    0.1 short for this WC team, any help appreciated -

    Martinez, McCarthy
    Cancelo, Stones, Shaw, Vestergaard, Konsa.
    Salah, Son, Gundogan, Grealish, Rafinha.
    Kane, Ings, Bamford

  29. Patson Dabaka
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Noob question sorry.

    Bought Grealish at 7.1. Selling price is 7.4. Can I eat a price drop tonight?

    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. Your sell price is 7.2.

    3. Tonyawesome69
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  30. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Leeds fans how much longer will strujik have a spot in the side?

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Players are coming back so not for long