Fantasy EFL Gameweek 5: Best players, tips, team news + more

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Fantasy EFL Gameweek 5 kicks off on Friday night with two matches in both League Two and the Championship.

Salford City take on Cheltenham Town at 19:45 BST, while Leicester City have a mouthwatering clash against Birmingham City.

It’s the final Gameweek before the international break, which sees Championship sides blank in Gameweek 6.

Everything you need to know to have a smashing Gameweek 5 is outlined below.

You can also check out our pre-season guide for some background on how clubs have done in the summer with friendlies and transfers, plus we have beginner’s guides with information on new rules, strategies and much more.

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