Best FPL Captain for Gameweek 2: Top Three Picks (2026/27)

Looking for the best Fantasy Premier League captain for Gameweek 2?

Each week, we analyse the leading FPL captaincy options to help you maximise your points and climb your mini-leagues.

For Gameweek 2, we have selected three standout choices:

1. 1️⃣ Fix’s highest-projected captain
2. 2️⃣ A safe option with more than 20% ownership
3. 3️⃣ A bold differential captain with under 20% ownership

These picks cover every type of FPL manager, whether you prefer to follow the crowd or chase early gains with a differential.

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FPL Gameweek 2 Captain Picks

Bruno Fernandes (IPS)—Highest-Projected Scorer

Bruno Fernandes’ form at Old Trafford was exceptional last season. Among midfielders in home matches, he ranked first for FPL assists (12), attempted assists (81) and FPL points (235), while placing third for Expected Goals (xG, 7.15).

Manchester United scored 69 goals last season, with only Arsenal (71) and Manchester City (77) finding the net more often. The Red Devils also ranked first for both shots (596) and shots on target (216).

Their visitors, Ipswich, conceded 30 goals away from home in the Championship, ranking ninth, and allowed Sunderland 1.03 xG in Gameweek 1.

Our Player Points Projections tool currently predicts 7.6 FPL points for Bruno Fernandes in Gameweek 2.

Erling Haaland (cpl)—The High-Ownership Alternative

Erling Haaland was unlucky not to score against Bournemouth. The Norwegian international led all forwards for shots in the box (four) and big chances (two) last Gameweek.

The 26-year-old scored more away goals than any other player last season (12). He also ranked first for shots (60), shots on target (26), big chances (19) and xG (11.11) on the road.

As the image below from our Opta Player Heatmaps feature shows, Haaland averaged 6.6 FPL points per away match last season.

Manchester City scored 32 goals in away matches last season, the joint-highest total alongside Chelsea. City also ranked first for shots (283) and fifth for xG (33.88) on their travels.

Their hosts, Crystal Palace, ranked eighth for goals conceded last season (51) and kept 12 clean sheets. The Eagles also ranked seventh for shots conceded (447) and 12th for Expected Goals Conceded (xGC, 60.07).

Our Player Points Projections tool currently predicts that Erling Haaland will score 6.0 FPL points in Gameweek 2.

Cole Palmer (BHA)—The Differential Captain

Cole Palmer looked back to his best against Fulham following a full summer off. The England international attempted five shots, with only Gakpo (six) registering more. He also ranked seventh for attempted assists (three).

As the image below from our Opta Stats Sandbox shows, despite a disappointing campaign last season, Palmer still led all midfielders for xG in home matches (7.45).

Chelsea ranked sixth for goals scored last season (57). The Blues also ranked sixth for big chances (99) and fifth for xG (70.03).

Their visitors, Brighton, ranked fifth for goals conceded in away matches (26) and kept just five clean sheets on their travels. The Seagulls also ranked 10th for shots conceded (258) and ninth for xGC (31.98) away from home.

Our Player Points Projections tool currently predicts that Cole Palmer will score 5.2 FPL points in Gameweek 2.

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