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

    Pick one please

    A. Start Soucek (TOT)
    B. Start Cancelo (ars)
    C. Soucek to Raphina (-4)

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

      certainly not A!

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

      C (reason below lol)

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

      C

    4. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C

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

    I feel quite sad to say goodbye to Soucek as I’ve had him from the beginning.

    But on the other hand I’m very happy that I never have to worry about benching his haul again!!

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

      Good riddance to a bad troll. Look forward to next year when he’s 6.5m so I never have to touch him again

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

      I got rid for Rapha, sooo glad to have got rid, i managed to dodge every.....single.....one of his hauls, don't have to worry about that anymore! hehe

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

        Same for Raph. Although I glad I got a few of his hauls. Most painful was benching his brace in gw20, first sub!

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Same, for Raph. But I got every single haul.

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

            Envy! haha

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

          Ouch, yeah he's a painful player to own that's for sure haha, agh well, likely he won't be in my side now for rest of the season.

  3. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Salah Bruno son Gundogan grealish

    Who to swap out for raphina?

    How sure are we that Gundogan starts btw?

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

      If you're absolutely set on bringing him in, it has to be Grealish out of those. Keep in mind Grealish has some doubles to come. Easy to switch back though.

      Seems quite likely but who knows.

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

      I wouldn't touch

  4. jjesus
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bench 1 ?

    a) Raphinha
    b) Sterling
    c) Salah
    d) Fernandes
    e) Gundo
    f) Bamford
    g)Ings
    e) Watkins

    Im thinking Gundo...

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

      Unless we’re told gundo is out injured I can’t imagine why you would ever consider benching him atm...

      Watkins for me

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

        Even if Gundo is fit don't you think Pep might keep him out or give him just a few minutes as he has CL game 3 days after?

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

          Couldn’t he do that just as easily with Sterling?

          I don’t like to get into the pep guessing game because he is simply unpredictable as we all know. However since gundo is coming back from injury I expect him to start to secure the win or else to not feature at all. He is their most important player atm.

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

      E

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

      E

    4. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      E

  5. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Will either Fabianski or Antonio drop at the next update?

    Cheers.

  6. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Ings and Dallas look to go up the price, any objection to trigger transfer in now?

  7. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Pope
    Cancelo Stones Robertson
    Salah Fernandes Gundogan Raphinha
    Bamford DCL Ings

    Martinez Soucek Coufal Ferguson

    1 FT, 3.5 itb

    1. Coufal >> Shaw (play over Robertson)
    2. Save FT for DGW26

    Thanks.

    1. Don Van Vliet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2. The extra transfer offers far more value once fixture news is updated.

    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      2

  8. smash
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Think Son to Raphina is worth it this week (free) if I plan to get Kane in the following week?

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

      I would want Raphinha for sure this week.

      But if you want Kane because you think he’ll clean up in 26, surely you expect son to also? They tend to help each other out and we know how explosive son can be.

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

        Yeah I'm really not sure, I think I'm going to hold off wildcarding and use triple captain on Kane in 26 (just feel more comfortable having it on him over son) ...but at the same time I'm equally worried having both is overkil?

        Can't see another way to get Raphinha unless I gamble on Gundogan being out then replace him with Raphina, then do the same move in reverse for 26?

  9. barton fc
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best option on wc? (will bb 26)

    A)konsa
    B)rudiger
    C) White

    Rest of my defense is: cancelo stones Shaw dallas

    1. barton fc
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Already own emi as well

    2. Hart-ake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Leaning towards White. Rudiger better long term.

      1. barton fc
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        The case for each

        Rudiger long term

        white for 29

        konsa ok double probably doesn't warrant the double up tho plays 29 but bad fixture but there is the SHU game that could be throw in to the mix at some point

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

      A

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

    Best under 5m Def likely to get DGW26?
    Have Cancelo Shaw Dallas and Dier already

    1. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I'm looking at Holgate

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

      Even tho he doesn't have a double I'm looking at Dunk. Great fixtures and great defensive form (plus goal threat)

    3. barton fc
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Konsa white or rudiger are the ones im considering

  11. Hart-ake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Best Leicester def on wildcard?

    1. Champions League Varane
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Unsure myself

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

      Evans

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

      Soyuncu is fit now and playing

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

      I would go Pereira

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

      Pereira

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

      Ricardo

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

    Pep said Man city will have extra games "against wolves then Southampton", that means 26 will likely have Tottenham Fulham instead of Southampton Totteham right, as it would not make sense for Southampton have 3 doubles in a row, if Pep is suggesting the latter game is in 27.

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

      Apparently Southampton could have three doubles in a row

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

        I don't see how that would be more logical than putting the Fulham game in 26.

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

          Maybe man, I really have no clue. I just follow Ben’s spreadsheets like a good little fpl pawn.

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

            fair enough

    2. FPL Theorist
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If the broadcasters pick the fixtures in such a way that it gives Southampton 3 consecutive DGW's, then it will happen. He who pays the piper calls the tune.

  13. FPL Theorist
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Is KDB the best low-owned heavy hitter at the moment?

    (Assuming Kane doesn't count as he's already being heavily bought.)

  14. Lignja
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Strujik or Burn? As enabler for Antonio to Bamford.

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

      Burn

    2. Don Van Vliet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Can you afford Veltman?

  15. The VAR Team
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Play one:

    A) Lowton WBA
    B) Robertson EVE
    C) DCL liv

    1. Don Van Vliet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A
      C
      B

      1. The VAR Team
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

    2. Chelsea91
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Currently Playing C , its Between A and C.

    3. School of Poch
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  16. DycheDycheBaby
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Antonio --> Ings for -4?

    1. The VAR Team
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      If no bench yes

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

        I would probably bench a Burnley defender or Alioski, along with DCL and Cresswell. Seems a bit mad now thinking about it.

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

      Go for it

    3. Don Van Vliet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Naw dawg.

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

    Kane is out of my plans for 26 but in a way I am glad. Investing 11m in a guy with not one but two bad ankles is off the table. Uncompromising defenders in his next few games.

  18. Don Van Vliet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any update on Lamptey?

      1. Don Van Vliet
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. You're a life saver!

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

    Play?

    Martinez
    Areola

    1. Don Van Vliet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Areloa - Fulham tightened up at the back (relatively speaking); at home; Blades look rudderless.

  20. No Salah
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    For the double GW I don’t have any Leeds but have 2 FT. Beyond this week Who would you rather have

    Raphinha or JWP?

    Dunk or Dallas?

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Raph and Dallas for me.

  21. School of Poch
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Should I save my FT this week?

    WC, BB & TC remain. Plan is to setup for BB 26 with FT and WC around 30/31. Unsure on TC.

    Martinez Forster
    Cancelo Dias Dallas Coufal Lowton
    Salah Bruno Son Barnes Gundo
    Bamford Watkins DCL

    1FT 1.5ITB

  22. 420king
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Sell Sterling or Grealish for Raphinha? Bought Grealish for 7.0 and I don't feel like losing value just for one round.

    1. Don Van Vliet
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Sterling.

  23. FPL Bond @ Twitter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    DCL and Coufal> Ings and Dallas for (-) 4?

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

    Any reason to miss Ings price rise and wait to see if Ole confirms whether Cavani fit or just get free transfer done- if Cavani fit would keep for Newcastle game then sell to Kane

  25. kobewan
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Gtg?

    McCarthy
    Mee, Dias, AWB
    Gundogan, Barnes, Salah, Rapinha, Bruno
    Bamford, Watkins

    Subs: Martinez, Cresswell, Stones, DCL

    pray for me those subs could haul big time.

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

      looks fairly good to me.

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

        cheers

  26. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone tell me whether Fabianski or Antonio are dropping?

  27. Alli
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    A. Soucek > Raphinha
    B. Antonio > Ings
    C. Save FT

    Pope - McCarthy
    Rudiger - Cancelo - Stones - Lowton - Dallas
    Salah - Bruno - Son - Soucek - Gundogan
    Antonio - Adams - Bamford

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  28. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Sterling > Son -4?

  29. HollywoodXI
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    I’m TC Bamford. Gut feeling.

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

      It is tempting. We know he can haul.. not sure I've got the minerals. Good luck.

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

        Just have a gut feeling about him this GW.

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

          I've ignored my gut too many times this season and paid the price. Doesnt feel good. Go for it. TC is always a massive gamble anyway.
          Any advice on the below?

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

    Thinking of doing Sterling to Kdb this week, what ya reckon?

    Also have a massive bench headache. I've asked this a couple of times now but just want to get a wider set of answers...
    Play 2:
    A) Sterling (could be KDB)
    B) Gundo
    C) Cavani

    Cavani has the fixture but really can't see past how good city look at the moment.

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

      Play A and B (apparently Cavani has a knock). I’m holding Sterling one more week as I want to assess where KDB plays before switching.

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

        Yea I'm just suspicious Cavanis knock is a Europa League special. Think id be more worried about Gundo and sterling on the bench than him though so I guess they answers it.
        Thanks, I think Ill do the same with sterling. Last chance for him now.