FPL Pod

S4 Ep23: Off The Bench: Coping with the Blank Gameweek

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Despite it being a Blank Gameweek, it was a huge weekend for FPL as over 1.5 million managers played a Chip to deal with the reduction in fixtures 🤑...

S8 Ep45: FPL Pod: Joining the 100-point club before the Blank

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Double Gameweek delivered in style for FPL managers as many scored over 100 points, but now attention turns to Blank Gameweek 34 😱🫠😱So K...

S4 Ep22: Off The Bench: Double Gameweek 33 fallout

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest Double Gameweek of the season has seen mixed results for FPL managers so far as popular picks returned while differentials didn’t deliv...

S8 Ep44: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek fun begins

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the biggest Double Gameweek of the season and the chips are flowing as managers look to maximise their points 📈🤤📈Kelly Somers and the...

S4 Ep21: Off The Bench: final chance to impress before Double Gameweek

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was the last opportunity for all the players to showcase why they should be included in FPL managers’ Double Gameweek 33 teams and some names st...

S8 Ep43: FPL Pod: FPL returns to Double Gameweek prep

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Run In is officially here and it’s time to cash in all those Chips for the upcoming Double Gameweeks 😁🤑😁So Kelly Somers and the FPL Po...

S8 Ep42: FPL Pod: Preparing for the Run In

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a strategy special as the Premier League break continues, with international fixtures giving way to the FA Cup 🧐♟️🧐Kelly Somers and ...

S8 Ep41: FPL Pod: How the season is shaping up

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The international break is upon us so it’s time to take a second and review how things have gone so far and prepare for the Premier League run-in 🤔...

S4 Ep20: Off The Bench: Bruno delights in Blank Gameweek

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The first Blank Gameweek of the season has passed and for many managers it wasn’t a Blank that caused too much heartbreak. 👍FPL experts Harry Da...

S8 Ep40: FPL Pod: Coping with Blank Gameweek 31

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The first Blank Gameweek of the season is finally here and managers are having to decide what to do with all their Arsenal and Man City players 🤔🤑...

S4 Ep19: Off The Bench: Bruno does it again

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some popular picks failed to make an impact in Gameweek 30, but Bruno Fernadnes maintained his excellent form to delight his owners 🎉FPL experts S...

S8 Ep39: FPL Pod: Blank Gameweek 31 nears closer

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There’s just one Gameweek to go before the first Blank Gameweek of the season. With Arsenal and Man City not playing in GW31, should you sell now? ...

S8 Ep38: FPL Pod: Fixture proof players

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Blank Gameweek 31 on the horizon and a shift in favourable fixtures, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team run their eye over some of the players wh...

S8 Ep37: FPL Pod: Keep or sell Erling Haaland?

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Despite favourable fixtures, Erling Haaland’s absence from Man City’s squad this weekend has seen him become a popular transfer out 👋🤖👋S...

S8 Ep36: FPL Pod: Dealing with fixture swings

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The favourable fixture runs are coming to an end for the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea, while several clubs are about to enter a nice run of fixtures ...

S4 Ep18: Off The Bench: Locking in Liverpool

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Expectations were high for big returns this Gameweek but the results didn’t quite live up to the predictions as popular picks struggled 📉🫠📉...

S8 Ep35: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek disappointment

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The first Double Gameweek of the season proved an underwhelming experience for FPL managers as heavily-backed Arsenal drew both their fixtures 🙃🔴...

S8 Ep34: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek 26 so far

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The first part of Double Gameweek 26 is complete, ahead of a weekend of FA Cup action, and it was one that left managers with a few questions to answ...

S8 Ep33: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek fever

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The first Double Gameweek of the season is upon us and FPL managers are getting excited at the points on offer 🤑🤤🤑So Kelly Somers and the FP...

S8 Ep32: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek planning

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We have confirmation of the first Double Gameweek of the season following the EFL Cup semi-finals, so it’s time to get planning 🤤🧐🧐Kelly S...

S4 Ep17: Off The Bench: Is Bruno Fernandes a perma-captain candidate?

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Man Utd’s stunning improvement under Michael Carrick, the form of Bruno Fernandes is hard to ignore, especially as captain while Erling Haalan...

S8 Ep31: FPL Pod: Gameweek 24 Wildcard guide

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the hottest topic this Gameweek as FPL managers decide whether to try and capitalise on the favourable fixture changes by using their Wildcard...

S4 Ep16: Off The Bench: Reworking attacking options

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

FPL managers were left shocked to see popular picks like Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Hugo Ekitike on the bench in Gameweek 23, while other, less w...

S8 Ep30: FPL Pod: What to do with Erling Haaland?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After four blanks in his past five Premier League matches, Erling Haaland is starting to cause FPL managers a headache or two as they wonder what to ...

S8 Ep30: Off The Bench: Man Utd move into focus

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With players returning from AFCON and favourable fixtures coming up, the instant reaction to Michael Carrick’s arrival as head coach against rivals...

S8 Ep29: FPL Pod: Making the most of your midfield spots

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to consider a midfield shake-up as Cup football finishes, the transfer window gets into full swing, and players return from AFCON 🤑🔄...

S8 Ep28: FPL Pod: New year, new team

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The final Gameweek of a busy set of festive fixtures is almost complete, ahead of an FA Cup weekend, but it’s been a huge few days as drastic chang...

S8 Ep27: Managers face selection headaches

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More midweek matches are upon us as we near the end of the festive fixtures, but rotation and the absence of some popular players has got FPL managers...

S8 Ep26: FPL Pod: Optimising your Arsenal investment

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The return of Gabriel means FPL managers are rethinking their Arsenal ownership as they try to bring in the Brazilian defender once again ❤️🇧🇷...

S8 Ep25: FPL Pod: The Ekitike and Wirtz double-up

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time this season, it’s become a bit clearer which Liverpool attackers to focus on and bring in 🔴📈🔴 So Kelly Somers and the F...

S8 Ep24: FPL Pod: Best Bruno Fernandes replacements

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just as managers were getting a settled midfield line-up, Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes picked up an injury that could see him miss a lot of the festive...

S8 Ep23: FPL Pod: Navigating the midfield power trio

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A template midfield is forming around three premium assets, but is that about to be challenged by other picks and which other budget options can we re...

S4 Ep14: Off The Bench: Midfield premiums deliver

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another Gameweek, another decent return from the growing group of midfielders who are hitting form all at the same time 🤤⚽️🤑 Cole Palmer re...

S8 Ep22: FPL Pod: Making the most of the bonus Free Transfers

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FPL managers now have five Free Transfers to help them react to any of their players departing for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), but what’s the...

S4 Ep13: Off The Bench: Bruno back to his best?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bruno Fernandes topped the Gameweek 15 points and is returning to form ahead of an appetising set of Man Utd fixtures 🔴🤤🔴 So FPL experts Gia...

S8 Ep21: FPL Pod: ALL EYES ON FODEN

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Foden is proving a popular purchase for FPL managers after his consecutive double-digit returns 🔵🤑🔵 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod tea...

S8 Ep20: FPL Pod: Gearing up for midweek matches

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the start of December, which means only one thing: festive fixtures. And lots of them ⚽️🎁🎄⚽️ So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod tea...

S8 Ep19: FPL Pod: Big Gameweek to use Chips

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tasty returns are potentially on the menu for FPL managers in Gameweek 13, with many activating a chip to try and gain those extra points 🍟🤑🍟...

S4 Ep12: Off The Bench: Mateta minutes a concern

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Popular picks experienced a challenging Gameweek, as Haaland and Semenyo left FPL managers disappointed, which also saw Mateta subbed off before the h...

S8 Ep18: FPL Pod: Free Hit the answer to injury flags?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The international break has thrown us FPL managers a few headaches with some popular picks now flagged as injured 🔄🤕🔄 So Ian Irving, back in...

S8 Ep17: FPL Pod: Key learnings to improve your season

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the international break upon us, it’s time to take stock and review how things have gone so far this season 🙇📉📈🙇 So Kelly Somers a...

S4 Ep11: Off The Bench: Challenging Gameweek brings squad questions

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a disappointing FPL weekend, as Gameweek 11 ended up becoming the lowest average points so far this season 📉🤯📉 Highly-owned players E...

S8 Ep16: FPL Pod: Best Arsenal players to pick

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Arsenal performing so well, FPL managers are heavily invested in the Gunners but are we picking the right trio? 🔴🔴🔴 Kelly Somers and th...

S4 Ep10: Off The Bench: Essential Haaland the only Man City focus

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erling Haaland is enjoying a remarkable season and so are all of his FPL owners, but outside of the Norwegian forward, it’s difficult to know which ...

S8 Ep15: FPL Pod: Mateta a must-have?

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While more funds are being piled into the defence as we go big at the back, it means cheaper forward options are required, and the most popular purcha...

S4 Ep9: Off The Bench: Selling forwards to raise funds

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With many FPL managers having invested heavily in their front line, now might be the time to release funds by swapping to a cheap third forward and ut...

S8 Ep14: FPL Pod: Going big at the back

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s been a tactical shift in the game as the top FPL managers play more defensive assets and use formations with at least four at the back 💪👟...

S4 Ep8: Off The Bench: Double Arsenal defence paying off

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are lots of Arsenal assets to pick from but the defensive double-up appears to be the most rewarding following their latest away win 🔴💪🔴...

S8 Ep13: FPL Pod: Where is best to invest in Liverpool?

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been another long wait with the international break but Gameweek 8 is on the horizon, and despite being out of form Liverpool are a hot topic o...

S8 Ep12: FPL Pod: Assessing the season so far

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a bumper Gameweek 7, the international break gives us time to reflect on how the season has gone and prepare for what’s ahead 💯🙇🧐 So...

S4 Ep7: Off The Bench: Sensational Semenyo a must own

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Antoine Semenyo is having a season to remember and quickly becoming an FPL favourite ❤️⚽️🖤 So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield dis...

S8 Ep11: FPL Pod: All in on Arsenal

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the fixtures turning in Arsenal’s favour, now’s the time to consider a triple-up. But who to get? 🔴⚽️🔴 Kelly Somers and the FPL Po...

S4 Ep6: Off The Bench: To sell or hold Joao Pedro

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite being the most popular player in FPL, Joao Pedro is being transferred out by a lot managers as his struggles in front of goal continue 🔵📉...

S8 Ep10: FPL Pod: Must-have Haaland

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty of Wildcards are being activated and almost all are doing so to bring in Man City forward Erling Haaland 🇳🇴💪🇳🇴 So Kelly Somers ...

S4 Ep5: Off The Bench: Premium player problems

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some premium players aren’t delivering as they have done previously which is causing headaches for FPL managers as they try to predict where points ...

S8 Ep9: FPL Pod: Isak straight into your team?

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After playing an hour for Liverpool midweek, FPL managers are already starting to bring Alexander Isak into their teams. But have they gone too soon? ...

S4 Ep4: Off The Bench: Haaland performing better than ever

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erling Haaland is becoming a must-have this season following his match-winning display in the Manchester derby, which saw him climb to the top of the ...

S8 Ep8: FPL Pod: Teams to target as FPL returns

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the international break draws to a close, FPL nears its return for Gameweek 4 with the FPL Pod team taking a close look at the sides you can target...

S8 Ep7: FPL Pod: Your guide to the best Wildcard picks

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the transfer window has closed and the international break is upon us, FPL managers are using the opportunity to review how their players hav...

S4 Ep3: Off The Bench: What to do with Ollie Watkins?

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following a fruitful pre-season, lots of FPL managers expected big returns from Ollie Watkins who had favourable fixtures to start the season. But thr...

S8 Ep6: FPL Pod: Time to sell off Cole Palmer?

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the international break on the horizon and some underwhelming form, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team debate whether we should be removing Cole P...

S4 Ep2: Off The Bench: Premium players disappointing

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two Gameweeks in and some big name players are struggling to deliver for FPL managers, with lots of early transfers being made to ship them out 💰👉...

S8 Ep5: FPL Pod: No Wildcard panic needed

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ekitiké One Gameweek into the new season and FPL managers are already trying to rip up their teams and start again 😱⚽️😱 So Kelly Somers a...

S4 Ep1: Off The Bench: Best players in Gameweek 1?

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s great to have FPL back. So what better way to review the opening Gameweek than with Off The Bench and FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka ...

S8 Ep4: FPL Pod: Final team changes before the season starts

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The time for tweaking your squad is almost over, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to give you some last-minute advice 🤝🤗🤝 They ...

S8 Ep3: FPL Pod: Can you go without Haaland?

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Picking a team with both Salah and Haaland that doesn’t destroy the rest of your squad is proving a challenge. So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team ...

S8 Ep2: FPL Pod: Best players to pick?

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a busy week of tinkering with our first squad drafts, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are back to look over their changes and chat about which...

S8 Ep1: FPL Pod: FPL 2025/26 is live!

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FPL is back bigger and better than ever before, and the FPL Pod team are here to take you through all the updates to the game we love and know 😍⚽...

S7 Ep50: FPL Pod: The 2024/25 season review

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As an awesome Premier League campaign comes to a close, we look back on a rollercoaster FPL season and hand out our inaugural #FPLPodAwards 🏆😃🏆...

S7 Ep49: FPL Pod: Bold or safe on the final day?

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe it’s already here? 37 Gameweeks have all led to this as the final Gameweek of the season is just around the corner. 😳 Kelly Some...

S3 Ep28: Off The Bench: Who’s in form for the final Gameweek

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With just one more Gameweek left for managers to achieve FPL glory, the lessons from this weekend are vital when making those final transfer moves 🔄...

S7 Ep48: FPL Pod: Making moves by selling Isak and Salah

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two of the most popular players in the game this season are being shipped out as returns dwindle and managers try some bold moves to finish as high as...

S3 Ep27: Off The Bench: Premiums continue to disappoint

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was another Gameweek in which the likes of Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and even the fit again Erling Haaland failed to make the desired impact ⭐...

S7 Ep47: FPL Pod: Is it too risky buying Haaland?

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erling Haaland is expected to come back and get some minutes against a relegated Southampton side this Gameweek, but for how long no-one is sure, whic...

S3 Ep26: Off The Bench: Selling Salah for a Haaland haul?

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are some big premium moves potentially being made as Erling Haaland gears up to return and managers look for ways to climb the rankings 🔵💪...

S7 Ep46: FPL Pod: End of season strategy

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With just four matches left of the season, it’s now or never if you want to go big and climb the rankings 📈💪📈 So Kelly Somers and the FPL ...

S3 Ep25: Off The Bench: Salah scores as Free Hit rewards

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a great Gameweek so far for FPL managers who used their Free Hit chip as popular picks returned big 🤑📈🤑 Experts Prasun Singhal a...

S7 Ep45: FPL Pod: The Free Hit fun begins

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just as back-to-back Double Gameweeks end, FPL managers now have Blank Gameweek 34 to navigate, and lots of Free Hit chips are expected to be played 🍟...

S3 Ep24: Off The Bench: Underwhelming Double Gameweek returns

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're through the first 10 matches of Double Gameweek 33 and the points have been hard to come by so far, as popular players experience quiet weeks 😢...

S7 Ep44: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek 33 fever

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Double Gameweek fun continues with four teams playing twice and big points on offer for excited managers 🤑🃏 🤑 Kelly Somers and the FPL P...

S3 Ep23: Off The Bench: Small returns from the Double Gameweekers so far

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the way through Double Gameweek 32 and it’s been a quiet one for many managers using their chips as the big stars from teams with two fixtur...

S7 Ep43: FPL Pod: Making the most of the Double Gameweeks

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the first of two back-to-back Double Gameweeks as Newcastle and Crystal Palace play twice 📈 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team examine th...

S3 Ep22: Off The Bench: Captain fails as chips prove popular

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a big weekend for chips being activated with plenty pushing the button on Assistant Managers and Wildcards ahead of back-to-back Double Gamewee...

S7 Ep42: FPL Pod: Time to hit the chips with Doubles in sight

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a huge Gameweek for activating chips as managers look to use their Wildcard or Assistant Manager following the announcement of Double Gameweek ...

S7 Ep41: FPL Pod: A better idea of Blank Gameweek 34

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the FA Cup quarter-finals complete we now know how Blank Gameweek 34 might look with six sides currently blanking. 👀 Kelly Somers and the FPL...

S7 Ep40: FPL Pod: Going big in attack with the Wildcard

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team continue to utilise the international break to complete their perfect Wildcard teams ahead of the Run In. They disc...

S7 Ep39: FPL Pod: Building from the back on Wildcard

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Off the back of Blank Gameweek 29, FPL Managers now face a long wait until Gameweek 30 with an international break and an FA Cup weekend taking place....

S3 Ep21: Off The Bench: Fernandes delivers for Free Hitters

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bruno Fernandes was the star of the show in Blank Gameweek 29 hauling a massive 17 points as he became the fourth-most bought player in a Gameweek of ...

S7 Ep38: FPL Pod: Best Free Hit Team for Blank Gameweek 29

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With four teams absent from the Premier League this weekend because of the League Cup final, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team take a look at the best...

S3 Ep20: Off The Bench: Record-breaking Salah resists Liverpool sales

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mo Salah continues to earn his title as the FPL King after he broke his own season points total record against Southampton at the weekend. And he stil...

S7 Ep37: FPL Pod: How to cope with missing players

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While there was no Premier League matches to deal with, it’s been a big week for FPL as popular picks have been ruled out for forthcoming Gameweeks ...

S7 Ep36: FPL Pod: Isak absence causes dilemma

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The surprise resting of Alexander Isak in Gameweek 27 caught a lot of FPL managers out, so Kelly Somers and the Pod team look at our forward options a...

S7 Ep35: FPL Pod: Dropping in-form teams who Blank in GW29

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Players from Liverpool, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are hitting great form but with a Blank for all four teams on the horizon in Gamewee...

S7 Ep34: FPL Pod: Resetting teams ahead of Blank Gameweek 29

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a big difference to the pod this week as Kelly Somers and the team start to look ahead to Blank Gameweek 29 and discuss how to make the most...

S3 Ep19: Off The Bench: Big points from unfamiliar faces

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Double Gameweek 25 almost over, FPL experts Sam Bonfield and FPL Focal, aka Oscar, look back on the weekend’s action and debate whether it’s ...

S7 Ep33: FPL Pod: Preparing for another Liverpool Double Gameweek

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After the fun of one Double Gameweek, we quickly have another as Liverpool again play twice in Double Gameweek 25 🔴😍🔴 Kelly Somers and the F...

S7 Ep32: FPL Pod: Chips pay off after last minute twist

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A dramatic deadline to Double Gameweek 24 saw the most chips ever deployed, with news coming just before of another Double in Gameweek 25 🤑🍟🤑...

S3 Ep18: Off The Bench: Wood outshines Double Gameweekers

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Wood once again showed his incredible form this season with a hat-trick against Brighton, despite being a popular transfer out ahead of the Doub...

S7 Ep31: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek time

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first Double Gameweek of the season is upon us and there’s some big decisions to make 🤑🤔 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to...

S3 Ep17: Off The Bench: Caution for Cole Palmer sellers

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While it was a good Gameweek for FPL managers as the popular captaincy picks returned handsomely, one FPL favourite, Cole Palmer, had a difficult time...