Top 3 FPL Captain Picks for Gameweek 29 (2025/26)

Looking for the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) captain for Gameweek 29?

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

For Gameweek 29, 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 29: The Best Captain Choices

Bruno Fernandes (new) - Highest Projected Scorer

B. Fernandes has racked up 67 FPL points in away games this season; only Semenyo (70), Rogers (76) and Rice (99) have fared better among midfielders. The Portuguese international ranks top for FPL assists (eight), attempted assists (33) and ‘big chances’ created (11) in away matches.

He also sits seventh for both ‘big chances’ (six) and 'Expected Goals' (xG, 4.02).

Man United have scored 23 goals on their travels this season; only Arsenal (25) and Chelsea (26) have been more prolific away from home. The Red Devils rank top for shots (200) and fourth for xG (25.34) in away matches.

Their hosts, Newcastle, have conceded 23 goals at St James’ Park this season; only West Ham (27) and Wolves (30) have fared worse defensively in home games. The Magpies rank 11th for shots conceded (156) and 14th for 'Expected Goals Conceded' (xGC) (21.48) in home matches.

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

Hugo Ekitiké (wol) - High Ownership Alternative

Ekitiké is the only player to hit 10+ goals (11) for Liverpool this season with Gakpo some way off with six.

As the below image from our Match Centre feature shows, over Liverpool's last five league matches he is top amongst their players for goals (three), xG (4.6), shots on target (six) and FPL assists (two).

Liverpool have scored 21 goals in away games (sixth), the Merseyside outfit are ranked third for both shots (187) and xG (27.35).

Their hosts Wolves have conceded 30 goals in home games which is more than any other side. The Midlands side are ranked 18th for shots conceded (179) and 19th for xGC (25.25) in home games.

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Ekitiké is projected to score 5.0 points this Gameweek.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (SUN) - The Differential

Leeds' top scorer with 10 goals, Calvert-Lewin ranks fourth amongst all forwards for 'big chances' (22) and xG (12.10) this season. As shown in the image below from our Opta Stats Sandbox, he is also ranked fourth for shots in the box (48) with only Raúl (51), Thiago (64) and Haaland (85) faring better.

Leeds have scored 22 goals in home matches (eighth), the Yorkshire side are ranked eighth for shots (198) and ninth for xG (25.90) on their own patch.

Sunderland have conceded 21 goals on their travels (10th) and have kept just three clean sheets. The Black Cats are ranked 19th for shots conceded (237) and 16th for xGC (25.48) on their travels.

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Calvert-Lewin is projected to score 4.3 points this Gameweek.

Calvert-Lewin also features in this week’s Top 5 Differentials article, which highlights low-owned players who could help you climb the ranks.

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