Above Average FPL
FPL pod, talking nonsense and navigating our way through the ranks.
Episodes
October 8, 2025 ā¢ 99 mins
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October 5, 2025 ā¢ 91 mins
Join us for this week's Above Average FPL Podcast!In this episode, Adam and Baker discuss:
- The impact of the recent international break on player performance
- Standout players like Semenyo and the Newcastle defense
- Coming soon! THE PROCESS - with insights from Ivan on long-term strategies and the decision-making process in FPL
- Game week scores, including a deep dive into Tottenham's struggles and Arsenalās strong showing...
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October 2, 2025 ā¢ 71 mins
In this weekās Above Average FPL podcast, Adam and Baker dive deep into the wildcard whirlwind sweeping through Gameweek 7. Bakerās activated his chip and shares the logic behind his early move, while Adam reflects on missed opportunities and the temptation to correct them. Expect tactical insight, chip strategy, and a healthy dose of wildcard fun.
- Bakerās wildcard strategy: planning for bench boost and chip flexibility
- GW6 le...
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September 28, 2025 ā¢ 82 mins
Join Adam & Baker on the Above Average FPL Podcast as they dive into the latest Premier League action!
From Haalandās triple captain dominance to West Hamās shock managerial change, we break down key FPL talking points, including standout performers like J. Anthony, Sarr, and Minteh.
Plus, we discuss wildcard strategies, Arsenal vs. Newcastle, and the Ryder Cup buzz!
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September 28, 2025 ā¢ 75 mins
Welcome to the Above Average FPL Podcast! In this Game Week 6 episode, join hosts Adam and Baker as they dive into the latest Fantasy Premier League strategies, player picks, and chip decisions.
šWildcard Madness: We break down the ultimate wildcard template, featuring top picks like Haaland, Pedro, and defenders like Gabriel and Tarkowski. Is this the week to pull the trigger?
š¤Haaland's Fitness: Will the "big man" Erling ...
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September 21, 2025 ā¢ 105 mins
Worst Week Ever ā red cards, Defcon chaos.
We sit in the aftermath of a brutal Gameweek: rage transfers were made, captain regrets and tactical WTFs across Arsenal, City, Liverpool, Spurs, Villa and more.
If your team imploded this weekend, this episode is your therapy.What we cover
- Why Defcon is wrecking defender value and changing the meta
- Lost team value and the Haaland/Salah dilemma
- Arsenal v Man City: how the game...
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September 18, 2025 ā¢ 54 mins
Adam and Baker return with a Thursday night special ahead of the Saturday deadline, unpacking the tactical trends, injury updates, and betting data that shape Gameweek 5.
From Salahās captaincy credentials to the viability of bench boosting in a historically low clean sheet week, this episode is packed with insight, banter, and a few spicy takes.
Key Talking Points:
š§ GW5 strategy: Bench Boost vs Roll Transfer
š P...
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September 15, 2025 ā¢ 119 mins
In this weekās episode of the Above Average FPL podcast, Adam and Baker return with green arrows and plenty to dissect from a wild GW4:
š¢ Free Hit reflections: what worked, what flopped, and how it stacked up against the field.
š§ Tactical deep dive: Liverpoolās attacking shape, Salahās role, and Slotās system tweaks
š Haalandās non-pen XG dominance and why the Mo + Haaland draft might be inevitable
š§© Transfer talk: Palmer, Sem...
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September 11, 2025 ā¢ 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.
š§ 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 ā¢ 93 mins
Adam and Baker are joined by Ivan for an early-season check-in
thatās 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 windowās ripple effect.
Key Talking Points:
ā¢ Ivanās Free Hit strategy and ...
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August 31, 2025 ā¢ 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 Salahās continued struggles to Brunoās last-minute redemption, we explore the tactical trends and FPL implications heading into the international break.
š§ Key Talking Points:
Spurs misery before the break: a tradition like no other
Salahās blank: poor form or systemic issue?
Brunoās 2...
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August 27, 2025 ā¢ 43 mins
Welcome back to the Above Average FPL podcast ā 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.
š Whatās Inside:
Injury updates: Palmer, Saka, Frimpong
Fixture analysis using market odds
Captaincy breakdown: Bruno, JoĆ£o Pedro, Kunja
Tactical shifts in the Premier League
Free Hit vs Wildcard: when an...
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August 24, 2025 ā¢ 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 Fridayās Chelsea vs. West Ham
Tottenhamās tactical masterclass against Man City
Arsenalās depth test after Sakaās injury
Promoted sidesā performances: Burnley, Luton, Wolves
Fantasy Premier League transfer ide...
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August 21, 2025 ā¢ 56 mins
In this weekās 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 Spursā collapsed deal matters for FPL managers
Captain Debate: Haaland, Saka or Salah? Figuring out the optimal armband
Fixtures & xG: Whoās projected to score 2+ goals in GW2?
Defensive Roundtable...
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August 18, 2025 ā¢ 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:
ā¢ Reijnders: why Pepās new Ā£5.5m āPower Reijndersā smashed 10 points on his debut
ā¢ xG plots: who massively over-performed (and who flopped)
ā¢ Hot takes: captaincy winners, chips to burn and early template traps
ā¢ GW2 transfer shortlist: the budget pivots and premium p...
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August 14, 2025 ā¢ 66 mins
Nothing else needs to be said.....it's go time.
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August 11, 2025 ā¢ 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. š
š” Topics Covered:- Salahās GW1 fixture vs. other premiums- Budget redistribution strategies šø- Captaincy alternatives (Haaland? Saka? Bruno?)- Ownership psychology ...
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August 6, 2025 ā¢ 45 mins
Adam and Baker dissect their latest FPL drafts, debate explosive Ā£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.
In This Episo...
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August 5, 2025 ā¢ 53 mins
š Pre-season chaos, transfer clarity, and tactical edge: Ted Knutson returns to Above Average FPL!We dive deep with TedāTransferFlow Podcast founder and stats pioneerāas he breaks down this seasonās most intriguing Premier League signings, betting angles, and FPL implications.
From wildcards and week-one traps to long-throw revival and set-piece theory, itās the edge you need to stay ahead.
If you're looking for more FPL co...
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August 4, 2025 ā¢ 64 mins
šÆ With Son and Maddison gone, Spurs face a creativity crisis ā 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:
- āļø Frankās defensive-first system and its impact on Solankeās role
- š Why service is everything for Solanke ā and who can actually provide it
- š§ Squad structure shifts: Is Tel, Kudus, or Brennan t...
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