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. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Sterling out worth a hit due to a) being a rubbish left back and 2) being benched with only Richarlison or Digne to come in for him unless Sterling gets a 1poiny special. I could get Mane or Rashford or indeed KDB. What do we think not worth a hit this week eh?

    1. Kay317
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldnt take a hit to get rid. Just switch him next week.

      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, I think that’s what I’ll do. But do I start him? I guess so.

  2. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Sorry for RP, but going to bed and likely pulling trigger tonight before work. Currently on A (can only do B on its own)

    A) Soucek --> Raphinha (FT)
    B) Antonio --> Ings (FT)
    C) Coufal --> Dallas (FT)

    Pope
    Stones -- R.Dias -- Shaw
    Salah -- B. Fernandes -- Son -- Gundogan
    DCL -- Bamford -- Antonio

    McCarthy -- Soucek -- Coufal -- Holding [1FT + 1.8m ITB]

    1. Bank$y
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C

      1. Bank$y
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Or Stones to someone else more nailed.

    2. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A or A&B for a hit

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Can't do B with any of the other options as it uses all my cash

    3. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      You have to do A and play 3-5-2

    4. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I already did b

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

      B for me. Nice team.

    6. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Funnily enough I just did A and C myself!

      Great moves. I took a -4 to do both.

  3. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Imagine! I don't think it happens but we've just had Pep and now Nuno raise concerns about the IB

    @BenCrellin
    The only bit of news that would cast doubt over my DGW predictions would be a possible cancellation of the March international break...

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

    So let's hear it, based on Ben's schedule for next 5 weeks, do we have a perfect WC team?

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yup

    2. Studs Up
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      And two weeks later

  5. DOCLES
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is Strujik likely to play both games?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

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

    On WC:

    A) Barnes + Targett
    B) Grealo + Rudiger

    1. Feed tha Sheep
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’m on A

    2. mixology
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      That's tough honestly. I own both of the Villa lads. Barnes is an exciting alternative to Grealish. I'm keeping the faith with Grealish but I like Barnes as an upside pick. Villa have been lucky to keep CS's. If Rudiger keeps his place, he's a great route to CS's at a great price.

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

        Basically deciding between double Villa attack or Double Villa defence.
        Also going with Martinez & Watkins

  7. Saka Punch
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone thinking of Ederson for second keeper on BB? Would obviously look to downgrade him down the line but he's almost a guaranteed 12 pointer

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Nope.

      If you have him already, stick.

    2. mixology
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      great shout with the CB situation being more crowded at city. Although, I do see the appeal of Martinez and a cheaper option.

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

      It’s between Ederson, Schmeichel or Lloris for me.

    4. Punty McPuntface
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yep. Can't see past it really

  8. mixology
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play 1 of

    A) Antonio
    B) DCL

    or bring in Dallas on a FT and bench both of the above?

    No brainer to bring in and start Dallas?

    Cheers

    1. FeverPitch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Probably play DCL i think

    2. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dallas, yes

  9. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on WC25/BB26 draft much appreciated boys:

    Martinez, Pope
    Stones, Cancelo, Shaw, Dier, Dallas
    Salah, Bruno, Gundo, Maddison, Raphinha
    Kane, Bamford, Watkins

    0.3 ITB

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

      Nice team

    2. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Not much wrong there

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dier?

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

        Who do you prefer? Need suggestions

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

      I prefer Barnes over maddison.

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

        Was tempted also....

    5. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I've 10 of those without wildcard so must be doing ok.

    6. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Dier doesn't carry much goal threat, so you could save a bit of cash by picking Lloris and Lowton instead of Pope and Dier.

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

        Great idea, think I will go for this!

  10. Manumana
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Hiii

    Bench 2 please

    1.Tark
    2.Rudiger
    3.Dallas
    4.Cancelo
    5.Stones

    Thanks

    1. Saka Punch
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      1&5 prob

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

      15, 5 first def sub

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

        Thanks

  11. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Wood...
    A) play (WBA)
    B) > Ings -4
    C) bench for Soucek (TOT)

    1. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. FeverPitch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

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

      B

    4. mixology
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I think he's a decent play this week as long as he'll start.

      If you want to roll the dice, B

    5. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Just not C

  12. LLoris
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which should I do??
    A) Antonio Cresswell for Kane Strujik - 4
    B) Save a transfer

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I like it

  13. FeverPitch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) Lowton (WBA)
    B) Shaw (NEW) (-4)

    If I don’t get shaw this week and he has a double next week, I’ll probably take a -4 for him anyway next week...

    1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Seems like you’re committed to a hit...
      but I’d farther just play Lowton. Mee will be back, good chance of grinding out a cleanie

    3. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. FeverPitch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all

    5. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    6. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    7. Ziyech on the Bench
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      What needs to happen for United to have a double?

  14. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Need a defender to bring in now, 4.5 or below that will play in GW 29. Best option?

    A) Ayling
    B) Struijk
    C) Burn
    D) Aina

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

      Ayling

    2. In Bale We Trust
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

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

      Was going to go for Aina but low chance of Ful getting a fixture in GW29 means I went with Dallas, so Ayling in your case.

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

        ? He plays Leeds in 29

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

          Apologies, you're correct. I meant the low chance that Fulham have a double in 26 is what put me off, else I would have gone for him.

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

            Ahh right yes, I'm waiting for news on this but think Aina could be rotated, looking at Andersen or Data if they get the 26 dbl or Shaw if not

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

              Adara*

            2. HaveYassineChikhaoui
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Is Aina a rotation risk? If anything I would have thought Shaw was the bigger rotation risk, but if he does play both I can see 2 CS coming your way.

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

                Yeah Robinson could come in at fullback either side, quite like Tete too but could see Robinson start ahead of both. Shaw is nailed, Telles not impressed Ole

    4. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers all, Ayling it is

  15. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Stones still worth the 3rd City spot if you’re on WC?

    Strongly considering just Dias/Cancelo & Gundo for the moment and keeping my options open. Could later on do Raph > Foden, Mo/Bruno > KDB or even Ings > Kun (you never know!) with only one move then.

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

      I’ve had similar thoughts but I’m not happy with any of the potential replacements.

    2. In Bale We Trust
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Keeping 3rd spot open seems reasonable on WC. I’d go for Dias over Cancelo too. I expect a serious amount of rotation for city in coming weeks and think they will prioritise Champions League considering prem is basically wrapped up.

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        They'll soon be out of champs league anyway, not to worry 🙂

        1. In Bale We Trust
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          If they flunk out this year it would be something else. In reality though it wouldn’t be much less shocking than previous years.

  16. Baron Penguin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I have a midfield slot free for this GW. Have Raphinha so narrowed down to:

    1. Harrison
    2. JWP
    3. Keep Soucek

    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      3) from those choices

  17. Budweiser
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Annoyingly 0.1 off Watkins.

    Would you rather have Diagne or Maja?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      on WC?

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

        Nm I'm downgrading Coufal instead of Antonio

  18. In Bale We Trust
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    People with double Burley defence - you banking on a double cleanie this weekend or spreading risk by benching one?

    1. Baron Penguin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Playing both.

    2. Big Mac 24
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Playing both. Lowton has looked great recently and Pope soaks up th points

  19. Super John McGinn-
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Looking to bench boost GW26 so need to improve Mitchell next GW, which puts me off Ings over Kane this week
    Still got WC, BB and TC

    Pope,
    Cancelo, Dias, Lowton, Dallas
    Salah, Bruno, Gundo, Grealish
    Bamford (C), Antonio

    Martinez, DCL, Soucek, Mitchell

    2 FT 6.8 ITB

    A) Antonio + Soucek > Kane + Raphinha
    B) Antonio > Kane
    C) Soucek > Son
    D) Other

  20. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Still no doubles confirmed for 26? People still confidently wild carding this week?

    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      i was all set for WC this GW but now hesitant. I still may well do and risk it, will see if they're released tomorrow before deadline. I'd still be confident if already pressed the button though, odds are the players chosen will have doubles anyway.

    2. Catastrophe
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      In Bens magical spreadsheet we trust

    3. Ron_Swanson
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yep I’m confident

  21. Catastrophe
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A)
    GW25 - Ings
    GW26 - Watkins, Konsa, Barnes (-4)

    B)
    GW25 - Ings
    GW26 - Ings, Konsa, JWP

    C)
    GW25 - Son
    GW26 - Watkins, Targett, Barnes

    Don't want to get carried away with Southampton and with Villa doubles presumably on the way, thinking C?

    Cheers

    1. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C easy

  22. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I have not really concentrated on what sort of WC I would do if DGW 26 fixtures were announced tomorrow. Right now, I am thinking of this:

    Martinez - Areola
    Dias - Cancelo - Alonso - Shaw - Dallas
    Salah - Bruno - Maddison - Gundo - Raphina
    Ings - Bamford - Watkins

    Next week, Ings would possibly become Kane, and I would maybe do a -4 to get rid of another Leeds player.

    How does this look?

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Looks great! Sorry don't have time for more in depth review!

  23. Budweiser
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I have BB left with no WC so need to think in the future. Who is best 4.5m DEF?

  24. Ron_Swanson
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Does anyone think there will be another manager sacked (or resign) this season in the Premier League? If so, who do you think could go?

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

      Woy

      1. Ron_Swanson
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Possible, but I think they’ll give him a more dignified retirement post season in what is no doubt his last job

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

      Flopp

    3. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Big Sam

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

      Mourinho

  25. OleBall
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Even if WC now and no doubles, not the end of the world is it?

    By all means, it wouldn't be ideal but

  26. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Noticed Cancelo isn't in the FFScout City team line up. Reckon he gets rested vs Arsenal?

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

      Looked like he took a knock at the end of the Everton game

  27. artvandelay316
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Unsure what to do with my squad...
    Pope
    Cancelo, Stones, Coufal
    Fernandes, Salah, Rashford, Gundo, Soucek
    Bamford, DCL

    Subs: Forster, Holding, Cavani, Mitchell

    Is Gundo going to play?

    Currently thinking to take a risk on him, keep him in and instead do Soucek > Raphina

    Should I sub Stones for Holding? Or leave Holding as first sub?

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

      Depends on what chips you have left, but why not get rid of Mitchell for Dallas? That's what I've gone with anyway.

      1. artvandelay316
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I have no chips left.
        So you're saying you think Dallas instead of Coufal in defence rather than Raphina instead of Soucek?

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

          If you’ve got not chips left I’d definitely look into keeping as many GW29 assets as possible; so avoid getting rid of Coufal, Soucek, Bamford and Holding. Looks like you will be fielding a low number on that basis already. Mitchell is unlikely to play either, and whilst Raphina is a nice option it means one less potential GW29 player in your case.

  28. Lilac Breasted Roller
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A) Keep FT, use it next week
    B) Antonio / Watkins -> Ings
    C) Justin -> Shaw, and play Shaw instead of Stones or Dallas this week

    1. osceola31909
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

    2. artvandelay316
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  29. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    On WC. Can only pick 2 from the following 4 to fill my squad....

    A) Rudiger
    B) Targett (GK is Martinez)
    C) White
    D) Dier

  30. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    As must be big chance Cancelo rested v Arsenal would you

    A Play him in case starts and risk 1 point cameo
    B Bench and play Tarkowski

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

      Tough one. Probably B. Sure Pep has brought Cancelo on a few times when game hasn't gone to plan

    2. HaveYassineChikhaoui
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Deffo go for B in this instance. Having said that I don't think Pep will be throwing on Cancelo for a cameo with the games coming up.