Above Average FPL

FPL pod, talking nonsense and navigating our way through the ranks.

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Jul 30, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Can You Win FPL Without Salah AND Haaland?
This episode flips the FPL world on its head! 🔄 Mark (FPL General) joins Adam and Baker to debate one of the most daring strategies in Fantasy Premier League history—playing WITHOUT Salah or Haaland. With scoring changes benefiting defenders and midfield grinders, can squad depth and smart captaincy rotations outmatch the "template" teams? 🚫 Premiums, ✅ Possibilities. We discuss bonus system shifts, defensive contribution gems, alternative drafts, and the new psychology of FPL in 2025/26. Whether you're chasing top 10k or just want to enjoy the game again, this episode is a must-watch. No Salah, No Haaland FPL League - https://t.co/ba1D3JwYE3 If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2025 · 58 min
FPL Gameweek 1 BENCH BOOST...Crazy or Genius?
Thinking about using your Bench Boost chip in Gameweek 1? In this podcast, we break down the pros and cons of starting the season with a Bench Boost, including: ✅ Best fixture matchups to target ✅ Key players to include across all 15 spots ⚠️ Risks and limitations in the weeks that follow 🧠 Wildcard timing and how to recover or pivot 📊 Contextualised insights to help you decide if it’s worth it If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
OUR FIRST FPL 25/26 Gameweek 1 Draft
Get ready for the 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League season with our FIRST EXCLUSIVE Gameweek 1 draft reveal! 🚨 Join us as we unveil our first draft teams, packed with wild picks, differential gems, and bold predictions that could make or break your FPL season! 😎 From under-the-radar stars to premium heavy-hitters, we break down our strategies, share our reasoning, and debate the risks worth taking. Will our gambles pay off? 💥 (All picks our subject to significant change over the next 6 weeks, apart from Salah) If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 20, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
FPL Strategy Shaken Up: Bonus Points, Assists & AFCON Transfers Revealed!
In this podcast, we break down the game-changing rule updates for the 2025/26 FPL season — all officially announced on July 19th. ⚽ Major changes to how assists are awarded 🧮 A revamped Bonus Points System (BPS) that rewards different player actions 🌍 Special AFCON transfer rules to help you navigate international absences If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
FPL 2025/26 GAMECHANGER! Defensive Points & Double Chips EXPLAINED
Adam & Baker are back for a new FPL season! We dive into the big rule changes—defensive contributions, midfield recoveries, and double chips—and what they mean for your strategy. Bench Boost in Gameweek 1? We’re probably in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2025 · 2 hr 23 min
FPL 25/26 Pre Season | How To Win FPL This Season
Multi fantasy playing expert, 24/25 Telegraph Fantasy Winner and Lead Analyst at Solio Analytics Jonny Currie (FPL Spaceman) joins us to get analytical, and understand how we can approach FPL in order to win it. Solio - https://solioanalytics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
FPL 25/26 Pre Season | Fixtures Are Released!
Premier League Fixtures are released so we're back to catch up and give our first look opinions on where we might be looking come early August. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl (50% off until the end of the season with code "END") The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 22, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
FPL GW38 Team Selection | Final Decisions Of The Season!
One final dance....are you ready? Join us for GW38 LIVE as we do HOT ONES during the matches, catch us over on YouTube --> https://bit.ly/GW38LIVE_HOTONES If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl (50% off until the end of the season with code "END") The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
FPL GW38 First Look | Bowen Another Banger
Bowen returning again and again and again. Is he a must have for GW38? If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl (50% off until the end of the season with code "END") The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 16, 2025 · 33 min
FPL GW37 Team Selection | Ollie Ollie Ollie
Spurs are weak, Villa are hungry. Watkins seems the obvious captain pick for FPL GW37. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
FPL GW37 First Look | Mykolenko for Balon D'Or?
Well, probably not. But it's been a tough week so anything goes. Two to go... If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 9, 2025 · 45 min
FPL GW36 Team Selection | Haaland In The Conversation
The robot (we think) is back in action this weekend, what do we do? If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 4, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
GW36 First Look | Ohhhh Kevin De Bruyne
King Kev delivers for those bold enough to cap him (like Baker), some big swings and big movements. Baker is on the cusp of the Top 10k....let's look towards GW36. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 30, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
GW35 Team Selection Feat. FPL Raptor!
The final four weeks of the FPL season are here...lets look at GW35 If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 27, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
GW35 First Look | Matheus Cunha Is Magic
Huge free hit success all round and Cunha is the main man helping us all. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25, 2025 · 39 min
Blank GW34 Team Selection | FREE HIT
Blank GW34, it's time to FREE HIT! If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 20, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
GW34 First Look | Life of BRYAN!
Early looks at GW34 and a free hit which promises plenty of decisions to be made. It could be a make or break week. Let's see how the games in GW33 have helped us shape those decisions. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025 · 57 min
DGW33 Team Selection | King Kev To Deliver
Double Gameweek 33 and Baker is still out in Dubai, so Adam takes the reins for the first ever official solo pod. Looking at which City players to get in as well as a potential Free Hit team for those not boosting their bench. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
GW33 First Look | Saka Plus Two
Looking forward to GW33 we are looking at Saka plus two Arsenal for DGW33. With Baker sunning himself in Dubai Adam is joined by FFScout's Andy North from The Scoutcast to review what happened in GW32. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2025 · 43 min
GW32 Team Selection | Rotation Concerns For Europe!
If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices