Above Average FPL
FPL pod, talking nonsense and navigating our way through the ranks.
Episodes
September 11, 2025 • 71 mins
In this episode of the Above Average FPL podcast, Adam and Baker welcome Harry to dive deep into Gameweek 4 strategy. With Free Hits flying and wildcard whispers growing louder, the trio debate chip timing, Liverpool rotation, and the viability of triple attack vs defensive stacks.
🧠 Key Talking Points:
- Free Hit builds: Salah, Haaland, and the Liverpool conundrum
- Predicted goals and clean sheet data from GW4 betting marke...
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September 7, 2025 • 93 mins
Adam and Baker are joined by Ivan for an early-season check-in
that’s anything but average. With Free Hits flying and Wildcards tempting, the trio unpack the tactical and emotional rollercoaster of early-season FPL. Ivan shares his unique approach to playing without checking rank, while the crew debate the impact of DefCon, chip timing, and the transfer window’s ripple effect.
Key Talking Points:
• Ivan’s Free Hit strategy and ...
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August 31, 2025 • 105 mins
This week on Above Average FPL, Adam and Baker unpack a brutal Gameweek 3 filled with blanks, benchings, and bonus-point heartbreak. From Salah’s continued struggles to Bruno’s last-minute redemption, we explore the tactical trends and FPL implications heading into the international break.
🧠 Key Talking Points:
Spurs misery before the break: a tradition like no other
Salah’s blank: poor form or systemic issue?
Bruno’s 2...
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August 27, 2025 • 43 mins
Welcome back to the Above Average FPL podcast — Gameweek 3 edition. Adam and Baker dive into the chaos of early-season injuries, dissect fixture odds, and debate captaincy choices in a week full of uncertainty.
🔍 What’s Inside:
Injury updates: Palmer, Saka, Frimpong
Fixture analysis using market odds
Captaincy breakdown: Bruno, João Pedro, Kunja
Tactical shifts in the Premier League
Free Hit vs Wildcard: when an...
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August 24, 2025 • 105 mins
Join Adam and special guest Sam aka FPL Pricey as they dive into reviewing Gameweek 2 of the 2025/26 Premier League season as a First Look to GW3. With Baker off the grid, Adam and Sam cover
Key takeaways from Friday’s Chelsea vs. West Ham
Tottenham’s tactical masterclass against Man City
Arsenal’s depth test after Saka’s injury
Promoted sides’ performances: Burnley, Luton, Wolves
Fantasy Premier League transfer ide...
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August 21, 2025 • 56 mins
In this week’s Above Average FPL audio edition, hosts Adam and Baker deliver a rapid-fire GW2 primer. Expect deep tactical insight, data-driven expected goals analysis and no-nonsense picks.
Highlights
Tottenham Fumble: Why Spurs’ collapsed deal matters for FPL managers
Captain Debate: Haaland, Saka or Salah? Figuring out the optimal armband
Fixtures & xG: Who’s projected to score 2+ goals in GW2?
Defensive Roundtable...
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August 18, 2025 • 96 mins
With a view to FPL Gameweek 2 we revisit Gameweek 1 of the 2025/26 Premier League season with all the data, drama and differential gems you need. We deep-dive into:
• Reijnders: why Pep’s new £5.5m “Power Reijnders” smashed 10 points on his debut
• xG plots: who massively over-performed (and who flopped)
• Hot takes: captaincy winners, chips to burn and early template traps
• GW2 transfer shortlist: the budget pivots and premium p...
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August 14, 2025 • 66 mins
Nothing else needs to be said.....it's go time.
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August 11, 2025 • 69 mins
In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of leaving out Liverpool's talisman from your initial squad. From alternative captaincy options to unlocking premium flexibility, we explore whether fading Salah could be the edge you need to climb the ranks early. 📈
💡 Topics Covered:- Salah’s GW1 fixture vs. other premiums- Budget redistribution strategies 💸- Captaincy alternatives (Haaland? Saka? Bruno?)- Ownership psychology ...
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August 6, 2025 • 45 mins
Adam and Baker dissect their latest FPL drafts, debate explosive £7m midfielders, and unpack RobT's latest goal involvement projections. The conversation spills into wild card fallback strategies, bench boost dilemmas, and how to play the chaos when everyone's chasing value. There's love for Palmer and Bruno, some regret over Solanke, and a call to arms for anyone keen to win some spicy prizes in their mini-league.
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August 5, 2025 • 53 mins
🔄 Pre-season chaos, transfer clarity, and tactical edge: Ted Knutson returns to Above Average FPL!We dive deep with Ted—TransferFlow Podcast founder and stats pioneer—as he breaks down this season’s most intriguing Premier League signings, betting angles, and FPL implications.
From wildcards and week-one traps to long-throw revival and set-piece theory, it’s the edge you need to stay ahead.
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August 4, 2025 • 64 mins
🎯 With Son and Maddison gone, Spurs face a creativity crisis — and all eyes turn to Dominic Solanke. But is he being set up to thrive... or to fail?
In this tactical deep-dive with Nathan A Clark from The Extra Inch, we unpack:
- ⚔️ Frank’s defensive-first system and its impact on Solanke’s role
- 🔄 Why service is everything for Solanke — and who can actually provide it
- 🧠 Squad structure shifts: Is Tel, Kudus, or Brennan t...
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August 1, 2025 • 101 mins
The 2025/26 Premier League season is set to bring a tactical shake-up — but which systems will dominate, and which players will thrive in FPL because of them?
With Jon Mackenzie (of The Athletic fame) we explore emerging tactical trends like wide fullbacks such as Rayan Ait-Nouri, and evolving pressing structures under managers like Pep Guardiola, Arne Slot, and Enzo Maresca. Who benefits from these shifts — Aït-Nouri, Marmoush,...
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July 30, 2025 • 61 mins
This episode flips the FPL world on its head! 🔄
Mark (FPL General) joins Adam and Baker to debate one of the most daring strategies in Fantasy Premier League history—playing WITHOUT Salah or Haaland. With scoring changes benefiting defenders and midfield grinders, can squad depth and smart captaincy rotations outmatch the "template" teams?
🚫 Premiums, ✅ Possibilities. We discuss bonus system shifts, defensive contribution g...
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July 26, 2025 • 58 mins
Thinking about using your Bench Boost chip in Gameweek 1? In this podcast, we break down the pros and cons of starting the season with a Bench Boost, including:
✅ Best fixture matchups to target
✅ Key players to include across all 15 spots
⚠️ Risks and limitations in the weeks that follow
🧠 Wildcard timing and how to recover or pivot
📊 Contextualised insights to help you decide if it’s worth it
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July 22, 2025 • 81 mins
Get ready for the 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League season with our FIRST EXCLUSIVE Gameweek 1 draft reveal! 🚨
Join us as we unveil our first draft teams, packed with wild picks, differential gems, and bold predictions that could make or break your FPL season! 😎
From under-the-radar stars to premium heavy-hitters, we break down our strategies, share our reasoning, and debate the risks worth taking. Will our gambles pay off? 💥...
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July 20, 2025 • 84 mins
In this podcast, we break down the game-changing rule updates for the 2025/26 FPL season — all officially announced on July 19th.
⚽ Major changes to how assists are awarded
🧮 A revamped Bonus Points System (BPS) that rewards different player actions
🌍 Special AFCON transfer rules to help you navigate international absences
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July 18, 2025 • 65 mins
Adam & Baker are back for a new FPL season!
We dive into the big rule changes—defensive contributions, midfield recoveries, and double chips—and what they mean for your strategy.
Bench Boost in Gameweek 1? We’re probably in.
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July 18, 2025 • 143 mins
Multi fantasy playing expert, 24/25 Telegraph Fantasy Winner and Lead Analyst at Solio Analytics Jonny Currie (FPL Spaceman) joins us to get analytical, and understand how we can approach FPL in order to win it.
Solio - https://solioanalytics.com/
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June 19, 2025 • 93 mins
Premier League Fixtures are released so we're back to catch up and give our first look opinions on where we might be looking come early August.
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