Top 3 FPL Captain Picks for Gameweek 27 (2025/26)

Looking for the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) captain for Gameweek 27?

Each week we break down the top captaincy options to help you maximise points and climb your mini-leagues.

For Gameweek 27, 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.

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FPL Gameweek 27: The Best Captain Choices

Cole Palmer (BUR) - Highest Projected Scorer

Palmer has been one of the top scoring FPL assets over the last six Gameweeks with 44 FPL points, joint-top with B.Fernandes amongst midfielders. The England international also ranks top among midfielders for ‘big chances’ (seven), shots on target (nine), and 'Expected Goals' (xG) (5.37).

Chelsea have scored 22 goals in home matches (sixth), the London side are ranked sixth for 'big chances' (38) and xG (27.01) in home games.

Their visitors Burnley have conceded 32 goals on their travels and are yet to keep a clean sheet. The Clarets are ranked bottom for shots conceded (241) and 'Expected Goals Conceded' (xGC) (30.19) in away games.

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Palmer is projected to score 5.6 points this Gameweek.

Bruno Fernandes (eve) - High Ownership Alternative

The fourth-highest scoring FPL asset with 143 points, B. Fernandes has racked up six goals, 12 assists and 25 FPL bonus points so far. Only Haaland (34) has collected more bonus points than the Portuguese international.

As shown in the image below from our Opta Stats Sandbox, he is top for attempted assists (78), FPL assists (12) and 'big chances' created (18) across all positions).

There is plenty of goal threat as well, only Cunha (62) and Semenyo (59) have attempted more shots than his 58, while no midfielder has racked up a higher xG tally than his 9.72.

Man Uunited have scored 22 goals on their travels, only Bournemouth (23) and Chelsea (25) have been more prolific on the road. The Red Devils are ranked top for shots (191) and fifth for xG (23.96) in away games.

Their hosts Everton have conceded 18 goals in home games, only Burnley (19), Newcastle (20), West Ham (27) and Wolves (30) have fared worse. The Toffees are ranked 11th for shots conceded (146) and 17th for xGC (21.67) on home turf.

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, B.Fernandes is projected to score 4.8 points this Gameweek.

Ismaïla Sarr (WOL) - The Differential

Sarr has scored twice for Palace after his return from the African Cup of Nations, as the below image from our Match Centre feature shows over Palace's last five league matches he is top amongst their players for goals (two), xG (2.6) and shots on target (four) despite missing one game.

Palace have scored just 28 goals (17th) but the Eagles are ranked sixth for 'big chances' (70) and eighth for xG (43.90).

Their visitors Wolves have conceded 20 goals in away games (11th), the Midlands side are ranked 16th for shots conceded (211) and seventh for xGC (20.55) on their travels.

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Sarr is projected to score 5.1 points this Gameweek.

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