Top 3 FPL Captain Picks for Gameweek 38 (2025/26)

Looking for the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) captain for Gameweek 38?

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

For Gameweek 38, 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 38: The Best Captain Choices

Erling Haaland (AVL) - Highest Projected Scorer

Haaland has likely wrapped up the Golden Boot, with his 27 goals putting him five clear of Thiago on 22. However, the Norwegian will no doubt be keen to add to his tally on the final day.

He has scored 15 goals in home matches this season, more than any other player. He is also top for shots (66), shots on target (33), 'big chances' (32) and 'Expected Goals' (xG) (16.57).

Man City have scored more home goals (44) than any other side this season. The Cityzens are also top for 'big chances' (73) and xG (43.85) in home matches.

Their visitors Villa were crowned Europa League Champions on Wednesday and could rotate their squad, with Champions League qualification already secured. The Midlands side are ranked 10th for shots in the box conceded (169) and 14th for 'Expected Goals Conceded' (xGC) (32.38) in away matches.

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Haaland is projected to score 6.4 points this Gameweek.

Bruno Fernandes (bha) - High Ownership Alternative

B.Fernandes needs just one more assist to go top in the all-time Premier League record for assists in a single season. As shown in the image below from our Opta Stats Sandbox, the Portuguese international has created more than double the number of chances (132) as second-placed Szoboszlai (74) and is also top for 'big chances' created (32) and 'Expected Assists' (xA) (16.64).

Man United have scored 27 goals in away games (seventh), the Red Devils are ranked third for shots (245) and seventh for xG (29.66) on their travels.

Their hosts Brighton have conceded just 17 goals at the Amex Stadium (third) and have kept five clean sheets. The Seagulls are ranked seventh for shots in the box conceded (130) and fifth for xGC (22.60) in home games.

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

Jack Hinshelwood (MUN) - The Differential

The race for sixth place and a potential Champions League spot gives Brighton plenty of incentive to beat Man United, who have already secured European qualification.

As the below image from our Match Centre feature shows, over Brighton's last five matches he is top amongst their players for goals (three), xG (2.7) and shots on target (seven).

Brighton have scored 30 goals at the Amex Stadium (eighth), the Seagulls are ranked 11th for shots (249) and xG (29.45) in home games.

Their visitors Man United have conceded 26 goals on their travels (sixth) and have kept just three clean sheets. The Red Devils are ranked seventh for shots in the box conceded (153) and sixth for xGC (29.90) in away games.

According to our Predicted Points & Stats tool, Hinshelwood is projected to score 4.4 points this Gameweek.

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