Captain Sensible

Who is the best FPL captain for Double Gameweek 26?

Considering the large number of fixtures in Double Gameweek 26, Fantasy Premier League managers have a wealth of choice for their latest captaincy decision.

But with so many players offering decent potential across their two matches, finding the right recipient for the armband could prove a challenge.

That’s where the Captain Sensible article comes in, using the statistical form of  the key candidates against the most recent defensive showings of their upcoming opponents.

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

Harry Kane (£11.1m) leads the Double Gameweek 26 Captain Poll with over 30.0% votes from our users. The Tottenham Hotspur striker faces two bottom-six sides in Burnley and Fulham but he has only scored once in his previous four Premier League appearances.

Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes (£11.6m) comes second this week, with 15.5% of total votes, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are set to play Chelsea and Crystal Palace.

İlkay Gündoğan (£6.1m) occupies the third place in the poll. However, it will be interesting to see how the results change by Friday evening, as the German international played 90 minutes in Manchester City’s Champions League match midweek.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin
(£7.7m) and Raheem Sterling (£11.6m) sit in fourth and fifth, respectively, while Kevin De Bruyne (£11.8m) just misses out on this week’s top five.

KEY TEAMS

Everton

  • v West Bromwich Albion (away)
  • v Southampton (home)
2,543 Comments Post a Comment
  1. mdm
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you BB these lot?

    Pope (tot, LEI),
    Mitchell (FUL, MUN),
    Raph (AVL)
    Dallas (AVL)

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I would ,yes

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

      Probably you are not having a better DW option! I don't think you have a better team in a new DW. And you could free Up some funds Next top use BB
      So, yes. I would

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Probably

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

      Yep

    5. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    6. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Yes.

  2. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Which one?
    A) Just Bamford > Kane. (Play 10 DGWers + Raphinia)
    B) Grealish > Salah (9 DGWers + Raphinia + Bamford)
    C) Option A plus Grealish > Bale/Barnes/Lookman -4 ( 11DGWers)
    D) Option B plus Coufal >Aina/ Targett -4 (10DGWers)

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

      C) Barnes

    2. Choking Hazard
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      C for me

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    3. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      How would you have more dgw players in a than b? A or C. I’m still deciding if grealish out for a hit to start over a Leeds player is worth a hit. Leaning towards C

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Your right, I’ve miscounted. Would be 10 if I got Salah. Well spotted.

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

    A) play Lowton/ C Taylor
    B) Taylor --> AINA (-4)
    C) Taylor & Lowton ->Dier & Struijk (-8)
    D) suggest another Transfer options

    Thanks

    1. Choking Hazard
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Bur def to konsa or targett, cover both 26 and 29

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        This

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      B

  4. Choking Hazard
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Bottomed,

    On WC, which one do u prefer?

    Martinez Fabri
    Cancelo Stones xxx Targett Struijk
    Salah Bruno xxx Gundo Raphinha
    DCL Bamford Kane

    A. Digne + H. Barnes. Will leave me with 6 GW29 players

    B. Shaw + Son. Will have 7 GW29 players

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

      A) IMO

      1. Choking Hazard
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah especially if eve get a double on 28.

        Cheers

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I prefer A especially if Everton get another game in 28.
      You could always have Son instead of Salah

      1. Choking Hazard
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Salah has FUL and wol for 27 and 28. Im afraid couch not big enough for those two gameweeks

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I understand. Is a 12.6m player worth it though if your not going to captain in those weeks.
          GW 27 A City player with a DGW
          GW 28 DCL if they get the Villa game put there.

          On the other hand Salah can become Son in 29 .

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      A

  5. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Who are bamford and raphinha starting this gw? I’m tempted to start raphinha. Was unlucky to not have a huge haul last gw. Or would it be better to play both and not take a hit for barnes

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’m definitely keeping.
      I’m debating whether to play him and save 4 points.
      Would mean benching Grealish and hoping he’s ok for 29.

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry if not clear. Will definitely be keeping both. Have the same decision as you if it is worth taking a hit to get Barnes in for grealish to start over one of them

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          If I move Grealish as much as I like Barnes, think I’ll be getting a player that plays in 29.
          I’m 50/50 what to do. Being aggressive with a hit paid of last week for me.

          1. Bad Kompany
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            Who would you go for then? Most who play twice in 26 don’t play in 29. Son seems the only option but he’s too expensive for me

            1. The 12th Man
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              A choice of Bale,Lookman or Traore.

    2. Choking Hazard
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Barnes can outscore raph between 26-28 imo

      1. Bad Kompany
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I agree but by how much. Will need to outscored him by 4 to make up the hit and potentially more if grealish is back by 29

        1. Choking Hazard
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          It’s ars bur bha shu vs avl whu che + 4

          Can always trf him on 29

          1. Bad Kompany
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            If I knew grealish is going to be out for 29 I’d do it but if he’s back then it’d likely be another -4 to transfer him out. Also no Maddison could hurt his chances of getting goals and assists

      2. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        It’s 26 -29 though isn’t it?
        Both have the same number of games during that time.

        1. Choking Hazard
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yes, depends on how his team is set for 29. But purely 26-28 Barnes will score more i think. Most of us will have 3 leeds for 29

  6. andres
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would yo take a hit somewhere in order to BB?
    Have 3 Leeds & mccarthy on the bench currently

    Pope (McCarthy)
    Cancelo Stones Digne Mee (dallas)
    Bruno Salah Gundo Barnes (Raphinia)
    DCL Watkins (bamford)
    0FT, 3.9 itb

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Gw 30 looks like a good gw to bb for your team. Makes no sense to do it this gw imo

    2. Choking Hazard
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Mee to digne perhaps

  7. Phlajo
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Lowton to Konsa worth a -4 here?

    Martinez
    Lowton Digne Dias
    Bruno Salah Barnes Rashford Gundo
    DCL Watkins
    Bench: Pope Bamford Dallas Coufal

    Not much for a hit for a defender, but think Konsa is more likely to get a CS, and I'll need him in 29..

    No BB

  8. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Took a hit for Bamford to Watkins
    I'll regret it, won't I?

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

      I really can’t decide on it. Watkins could have two more games over next few weeks but selling bamf for a hit just seems odd

      1. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        I do have Raphinha and I won't start both in the next 2 anyway, and I think I prefer Raph

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

      I've just done the same. With Villa more than likely having another double in GW28, I think it'll pay off. Have Raph there as well.

  9. mdm
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Will be BB:

    A. Digne (SOU, wba), Mitchell (FUL, MUN)

    B. Keane (SOU, wba), Targett (lee, shu) for -4

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

      A. Digne is one of my fomo players this week

  10. Azathoth
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone dare to (c)on?

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Thinking about one of Digne,Bale,Barnes,DCL.

      Will probably end up on Fernandes or Kane.

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Bale over Son?

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Already have Son.
          Would be Grealish,Bamford > Bale,Kane -4.
          There’s more spark to Bale than Son watching them . It’s just whether I dare go there due to Bales game time.

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

    Ings, Antonio, Sterling to Kane, DCL, Barnes (-8)

    Looks good? Have Gundo

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

    Burn or Veltman more nailed..?

  13. 03farmboy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would take a -4 for

    Sterling and Antonio out
    For Barnes and Kane

    Or use free transfer to do Antonio to Watkins ??

  14. Bad Kompany
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Any ideas how long Maddison and grealish are going to be out for?

  15. pls
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    Would you go DCL or Vardy for DGW26 if money wasn't an issue?

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      50/50.

    2. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      hmm, DCL has better fixtures

  16. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 1 month ago

    For those going with KDB... Can he start 3 games in 9 days?? City play on 27th ,3rd and 7th(United)...... Can see him rested on 3rd for the Derby...

    1. Bad Kompany
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I’d be surprised if he isn’t rested at some point. They showed that they can do well without him. Doesn’t make sense to rush him back and risk a reinjury

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

        Could see him sitting out the wolves game to prepare for United few days after

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      He’s one for the GW 31 WC for me.
      See how he goes until then.

    3. Party time
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, I think he starts all

    4. Agamenmon
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      I have the BB chip but think it might be a waste to use it with
      Cresswell
      Dallas
      Bamford

      A) play
      B) hold

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        and no playing keeper?
        Definitely hold.

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

          No playing keeper, it would be a waste I’ll probably hold till after I wild card

      2. RIDZ
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        could be pay off if Leeds win the game and Bamford score, play for me

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          He can play it in any game week though if his full bench is full of singles. Might as well wait until he has a second keeper or a couple that have a DGW.

    5. RIDZ
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Which budget forward for dgw you prefer?
      a) Maja
      b) Ayew

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        A

    6. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 1 month ago

      Son to Salah (-4)? Thoughts?

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

        I won't do that even though without hit

      2. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Not for me.

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah probably not. Just no Salah scares me a bit especially reading the article. Thinking Soucek >> Barnes and benching Bamford for a -4 also?

          Pope
          Dias, Cancelo, Tarko
          Son, Bruno, Gündo, Raphina
          Kane, DCL, Bamford
          (McCarthy, Dallas, Coufal, Soucek)

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I like the Soucek > Barnes move.

      3. Party time
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Stupid

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

        Hey lads! have 2ft and 2.7m itb. WC, BB and TC available.
        a) coufal+antonio -> digne+dcl
        b) coufal+raphinha+antonio -> konsa+barnes+dcl -4
        b) hit the WC and bring in kane.

        martinez
        dias cancelo dallas
        bruno salah gundo son raphinha
        adams bamford

        pope antonio coufal taylor

      5. FPL ElasticO
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        Wil you BB this lot??

        Pope / Stones / Dallas / Raph

        1. Weeb Kakashi
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yes.

        2. RIDZ
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          yes, 2 play dgw should be fine

        3. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Yep

      6. Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 1 month ago

        On a FH is it madness to go with only 2 City?? Ederson and Dias atm...
        Cannot really find an attacker who starts both the games.. and the games dont really scream goals to me!! Hammers and the Wolves can be frustrating at times.

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          I don’t think it’s crazy at all.

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

          Double City defence wouldn't be in my plans if I were FHing.

          I would fit KDB and Gundo in a FH team to try and take maximum advantage of two home fixtures.

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

        Which defender you prefer for dgw:
        a) Everton
        b) Spurs
        c) Aston Villa

        1. Differential C (Mark)
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Leicester, tbh. Weird as it sounds.

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

            Hmm, I'm not sure Leicester will get any clean sheet.
            Thanks mate anyway

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

          Digne prob, or pereira if you feel punty

        3. Party time
            3 years, 1 month ago

            C
            B
            A

            In that order but B likely to keep 2 cs imo

        4. Zlatan F.C
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Honestly not sure what to do here? 1FT 3.6m itb

          Martinez
          Cancelo Dias Mee Dallas
          Salah Bruno Gundo Raph
          DCL Bamford

          Pope Antonio Grealish Coufal

          A) Antonio Grealish to Kane(TC) and Lookman - 4
          B) Antonio Grealish and Pope to Kane(TC) Barnes and Aerola - 8
          C) Antonio Grealish and Coufal to Kane Lookman and Castagne - 8 and play BB..

          1. Differential C (Mark)
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            I like A. Keep the hits to a minimum and have faith in your Leeds assets. Bench Mee for Lookman.

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

          Will be BB. Which option:

          A. Digne (SOU, wba), Mitchell (FUL, MUN)

          B. Keane (SOU, wba), Targett (lee, shu) for -4

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

          Martinez
          Cancelo Stones Robertson
          Salah Fernandes Gundogan Raphinha
          Bamford DCL Kane

          Pope Soucek Coufal Ferguson

          1FT, 0.8itb

          1. Ferguson >> Konsa [10DGWs] (play Bamford or Raphinha)
          2. Robertson >> Digne [9DGWs] (play Bamford and Raphinha)

          Thanks all 🙂

        7. SHOWSTOPPERRR
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          So with all the European ties over would like to bb with this team for -4.

          Martinez * areola*
          Digne* dais* cancelo* lowton* dallas
          Son* bruno* gundo* Barnes* raph
          Kane* dcl* bam

          A) Big decision here is to whether transfer out son or salah to get Kane in and I have no fh so need to build towards 29. What's your opinion guys son or Salah to keep?

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

          Hi guys, think im g2g? BB this lot and bruno captain

          LLoris Areola
          AWB Dias Cancello struijk Mee
          son bruno(c) Salah Raph Gundo
          Bam Watkins DCL

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

            G2g am also bb ing with 3 leeds

        9. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 1 month ago

          Only in Villa vs Leeds game, who would you rather have?
          Bamford or Watkins

          1. Party time
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Bamford

            • The 12th Man
              • 10 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Watkins

            • Differential C (Mark)
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 1 month ago

              Bam-Bam.
              Elmohamady a key weakness in that Villa defense. Expect Raphinha to exploit it.

          2. arkom
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 1 month ago

            A) Lloris / PICKFORD
            DIAS / PEREIRA / Cancelo / Digne / Dallas
            SON / Bruno / Barnes / Gundogan / Rapinha
            Bamford / DCL / Kane

            B) Lloris / JOHNSTONE
            STONES / BURN / Cancelo / Digne / Dallas
            SALAH / Bruno / Barnes / Gundogan / Rapinha
            Bamford / DCL / Kane

            WC team A (Son) or B (Salah)?

            BB left, FH used

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

              A