Looking for the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) captain for Gameweek 26?
Each week we break down the top captaincy options to help you maximise points and climb your mini-leagues.
For Gameweek 26, we’ve highlighted three standout choices:
1️⃣ Fix’s No.1 predicted captain pick
2️⃣ A safe, high-ownership option (20%+ ownership)
3️⃣ A bold differential captain (under 20% ownership)
These picks cover every type of FPL manager — whether you prefer to play it safe with the crowd or chase early gains with a differential.
FPL's top scoring defender with 135 points, Gabriel trails only Semenyo (139), B.Fernandes (141) and Haaland (182) for overall FPL points this season.
He has found the back of the net three times, only the Spurs duo of Van de Ven and Romero (four each) have fared better amongst defenders. Meanwhile, only J.Timber (seven) and Ballard (eight) have been afforded more 'big chances' than his six. He is ranked fifth for xG (2.60) amongst defeners despite just playing 19 games of a possible 25.
Arsenal have the best defensive record in the league, having conceded just 17 goals and kept 13 clean sheets. The Gunners are top for both shots in the box conceded (122) and 'Expected Goals Conceded' (xGC) (19.32).
Their first opponents Brentford have scored 39 goals this season (seventh), but are without Schade who is suspended. The Bees are ranked 16th for shots (258) and sixth for xG (45.80).
Their second opponents Wolves have scored 16 goals, the fewest in the league. The Midlands side are ranked 19th for shots in the box (152) and bottom for xG (23.26).
According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Gabriel is projected to score 10.7 points this Gameweek.
B.Fernandes has scored six goals this season which is ninth amongst midfielders, but he is top for xG (9.72).
As shown in the image below from our Opta Stats Sandbox, the Portuguese international is also top for FPL assists (12), attempted assists (74), 'big chances' created (17) and 'Expected Assists' (xA) (9.41) with the second-most creative midfielder Rice creating only 47.
Man United have scored 46 goals this campaign, only Arsenal (49) and Man City (51) have been more prolific. The Red Devils are ranked top for both shots (408) and xG (52.36).
Their hosts West Ham have conceded 48 goals, only Burnley (49) have conceded more. The Hammers are ranked 19th for both shots in the box conceded (269) and xGC (48.04).
According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, B.Fernandes is projected to score 5.3 points this Gameweek.
Palmer's hattrick against Wolves made it four goals over the last six Gameweeks for the England international, no midfielder has scored more.
As the below image from our Match Centre feature shows, over Chelsea's last five league matches he is top amongst their players for goals (four), xG (3.5) and shots on target (seven).
Chelsea have scored 45 goals (fourth), the Blues are ranked third for 'big chances' (75) and second for xG (50.33).
Their visitors Leeds have conceded 43 goals, only Bournemouth (44), West Ham, Wolves (48 each) and Burnley (49) have fared worse. The Yorkshire side are ranked ninth for shots conceded (304) and eighth for xGC (35.61).
According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Palmer is projected to score 4.5 points this Gameweek.
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