The FPL Draft Zone

Dom Crofts

Like Fantasy Premier League? Like Fantasy Draft? Then you've come to the right place!

The FPL Draft Zone is a podcast dedicated to the finest of the Fantasy Premier League formats - DRAFT!

With advice on waiver pick ups, trade targets, ones to watch and much, MUCH more, we'll be dishing out match-winning advice on a weekly basis - and doing our best to help you win your draft league.

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20 episodes
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Tuesday · 35 min
Semenyo Over Palmer?!? Top 10 FPL Draft Midfielders & Forwards
In this episode of The FPL Draft Zone, we count down our Top 10 midfielders and forwards for the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League Draft season. From elite first round picks to those players who we believe are undervalued, we explain the thinking behind every ranking - including a few controversial ones... As draft night edges ever closer, this episode will help you identify the players worth targeting early, and the names you may want to avoid. Let us know if you agree with our rankings, and give us your Top 10 picks in the comments! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to The FPL Draft Zone for the 2026/27 Premier League season, give us a five star rating on whatever podcast platform you're listening to us on, and leave a nice comment too! #FPL #FPLDraft #FantasyPremierLeague #FantasyFootball #PremierLeague #FPLCommunity #FPL2026 #FantasyFootballAdvice #DraftRankings #FantasyPremierLeagueDraft CHAPTERS 0:00: Intro 1:38: Top 10 Midfielders 16:00: Narrowly Missing The Cut 16:30: Top 10 Forwards 27:25: Forwards That Miss Out 29:46: One To Watch 31:23: To Do List Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monday · 26 min
FPL Draft Rankings! Best Goalkeepers & Defenders Ranked
Faster than the launch of the game itself, the first of our two-positional ranking specials is here! In Part One, we’re ranking the best goalkeepers and defenders ahead of the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League Draft season. Who deserves to be the first goalkeeper snapped up on draft night? Which defenders offer the best combination of clean sheet, goal and DEFCON potential? And who are the forgotten men who, if they get back to their best, could be hidden bargains that could send you on the path to FPL Draft glory? Whether this is your first draft rodeo or you’re chasing another league title, this episode will help you prepare for draft night and get those all-important rankings in order! Part Two, which will cover midfielders and forwards will be coming soon! If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe to the pod and leave us a five star review on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on – it helps with the ALGORITHM…! CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Goalkeepers Top 5 6:29 - Goalkeeper Double Up Option 7:22 - Defenders Top 10 18:20 - Other Defenders To Consider 21:39 - To Do List #FPL #FPLDraft #FantasyPremierLeague #FantasyFootball #PremierLeague #DraftStrategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 30 · 38 min
FPL Draft Night - The Biggest Decisions You Need to Make
With draft night almost here, we're running through some key decisions that could define your season – and highlighting a few potential traps to avoid. Are the Premier League's new signings worth the gamble? Which new managers deserve your trust? How much should you care about the World Cup crocks? And with proven forwards in short supply, is this the year to prioritise strikers more than ever before? We'll also look at early fixture runs and the decisions that could give you the edge when it matters most…. Get involved! Don't forget to like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and tell your friends about us too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 6 · 37 min
CRUNCH TIME: Key FPL Waivers for Gameweek 32!
It’s been a while BUT WE ARE BACK! Gameweek 32 is right around the corner and we’ve got a full fixture preview, as Arsenal look to get their season back on track against Bournemouth and Manchester City look to overcome Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. There’s a look at the potential impact of Roberto De Zerbi at Spurs, and we also touch on Forest’s defensive improvements and West Ham’s key match against Wolves. Plus there’s those all important waivers as we reveal the signings YOU need to make to win YOUR draft league. Get involved! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Midweek Fixtures 2:10 - West Ham v Wolves Waiver Picks 4:35 - Arsenal v Bournemouth Waiver Picks 8:24 - Brentford v Everton Waiver Picks 11:13 - Burnley v Brighton Waiver Picks 13:08 - Liverpool v Fulham Waiver Picks 16:17 - Crystal Palace v Newcastle Waiver Picks 18:58 - Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa Waiver Picks 21:31 - Sunderland v Spurs Waiver Picks 25:19 - Chelsea v Manchester City Waiver Picks 28:05 - Manchester United v Leeds Waiver Picks 31:05 - Gameweek 32 Top Picks 33:00 - To Do List Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and PLEASE tell your friends about us so we can up that listener count! You can also watch us on YouTube - and if you’re a Spotify listener you can now WATCH the pod in your feed too: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZbDB5hZxWsLRNjjT1BqMTtdFGAyN2ImC Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kpMQuD4sFqucOlKVWRaW0?si=c5f47ce1f9b1412a And please make sure to follow us on our socials: X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone... OH! And make sure you subscribe to our newsletter for more FPL Draft chat - join here: https://fpldraftzoneweeklybrief.beehiiv.com/ #fpl #FPLDraft #fantasypremierleague #gw32 #gameweek32 #bestfplteamforthisweek #fantasypremierleaguetips #fantasysports #FPLWaivers #FPLPodcast #PremierLeagueDraft #DraftFantasy #fplstrategy #waivers #weeklywaivers #epl #premierleague #fantasyfootballdraftstrategy #fpltips #fpldraftleague #premierleaguedraft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 9 · 34 min
FPL Waivers for Gameweek 30!
We’re back with a look ahead to Gameweek 30! There’s a full fixture preview, including some scary good stats for Manchester City and some pretty bad ones for Spurs, and we highlight a few players set to benefit from injuries to teammates, plus a couple of low owned options who might be about to light up the league. Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and PLEASE leave us a five star review and some kind words of encouragement! OH! And make sure you subscribe to our newsletter for more FPL Draft chat - join here: https://fpldraftzoneweeklybrief.beehiiv.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Midweek Fixtures 3:09 - Burnley v Bournemouth Waiver Picks 6:41 - Sunderland v Brighton Waiver Picks 9:22 - Arsenal v Everton Waiver Picks 13:37 - Chelsea v Newcastle Waiver Picks 16:04 - West Ham v Manchester City Waiver Picks 18:47 - Crystal Palace v Leeds Waiver Picks 20:44 - Manchester United v Aston Villa Waiver Picks 22:37 - Nottingham Forest v Fulham. Waiver Picks 23:48 - Liverpool v Spurs Waiver Picks 26:44 - Brentford v Wolves Waiver Picks 29:20 - Gameweek 30 Top Picks 30:14 - To Do List You can also watch the show on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFPLDraftZone And please make sure to follow us on our socials: X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone... #fpl #FPLDraft #fantasypremierleague #gw30 #gameweek30 #bestfplteamforthisweek #fantasypremierleaguetips #fantasysports #FPLWaivers #FPLPodcast #PremierLeagueDraft #DraftFantasy #fplstrategy #waivers #weeklywaivers #epl #premierleague #fantasyfootballdraftstrategy #fpltips #fpldraftleague #premierleaguedraft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 24 · 40 min
Waivers to WIN Gameweeks 28 and 29!
It’s another TWO GAMEWEEK SPECIAL, as we look ahead to Gameweeks 28 and 29. There’s a full fixture breakdown as we assess the teams with the best matches across BOTH game weeks, and there’s some delicious waiver picks from every single top flight team - yes, even Wolves. Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and tell your friends (and enemies) about us too! And make sure you subscribe to our newsletter for more FPL Draft chat - join here: https://fpldraftzoneweeklybrief.beehiiv.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 – FPL Draft Zone Newsletter 1:31- Gameweek 27 Headlines 2:36 - Midweek Fixtures 3:07 - Gameweek 28 and 29 Fixtures 3:33 - Teams with Two Home Fixtures 4:13 - Teams with Two Away Fixtures 4:48 - Teams with Best Fixtures Across Both Gameweeks 5:13 - Arsenal Fixtures and Waiver Picks 7:27 - Aston Villa Fixtures and Waiver Picks 10:14 - Bournemouth Fixtures and Waiver Picks 13:05 - Brentford Fixtures and Waiver Picks 14:28 - Brighton Fixtures and Waiver Picks 15:20 - Burnley Fixtures and Waiver Picks 16:21 - Chelsea Fixtures and Waiver Picks 17:53 - Crystal Palace Fixtures and Waiver Picks 19:14 - Everton Fixtures and Waiver Picks 20:15 - Fulham Fixtures and Waiver Picks 22:18 - Leeds Fixtures and Waiver Picks 23:25 - Liverpool Fixtures and Waiver Picks 25:05 - Manchester City Fixtures and Waiver Picks 26:00 - Manchester United Fixtures and Waiver Picks 27:!3 - Newcastle Fixtures and Waiver Picks 28:29 - Nottingham Forest Fixtures and Waiver Picks 29:37 - Spurs Fixtures and Waiver Picks 31:14 - Sunderland Fixtures and Waiver Picks 32:29 - West Ham Fixtures and Waiver Picks 33:36 - Wolves Fixtures and Waiver Picks 34:58 - Gameweek 28 and 29 Top Picks 36:24 - To Do List You can also watch the show on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFPLDraftZone And please make sure to follow us on our socials: X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone... #fpl #FPLDraft #fantasypremierleague #gw28 #gameweek28 #GW29 #gameweek29 #bestfplteamforthisweek #fantasypremierleaguetips #fantasysports #FPLWaivers #FPLPodcast #PremierLeagueDraft #DraftFantasy #fplstrategy #waivers #weeklywaivers #epl #premierleague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 16 · 43 min
Gameweek 27 Picks for EVERY Team | FPL Draft
We are BACK with a Gameweek 27 preview! We take a deep dive into the weekend’s fixtures, as Manchester City look to put more pressure on Arsenal, and the Gunners get set to do battle with their North London rivals Spurs. We’ve got key waiver picks from EVERY SINGLE TEAM… even Wolves. There’s also trade talk and a controversial take on Bukayo Saka, a Manchester City midfielder with an insane return rate who needs to LEAVE your team, plus a barrel load of manager questions on Brentford, Arsenal defenders, Rayan Ait-Nouri - plus a Jarrod Bowen and Ollie Watkins battle to the death. It’s all in there so get involved! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and tell your friends about us too! And PLEASE leave us a five star review and some lovely words of encouragement! And make sure you subscribe to our newsletter for more FPL Draft chat - join here: https://fpldraftzoneweeklybrief.beehiiv.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:18 – FPL Draft Zone Newsletter 1:39- Gameweek 26 Headlines 3:02 - Aston Villa v Leeds Waiver Picks 6:26 - Brentford v Brighton Waiver Picks 8:45 - Chelsea v Burnley Waiver Picks 10:07 - West Ham v Bournemouth Waiver Picks 13:02 - Manchester City v Newcastle Waiver Picks 16:07 - Crystal Palace v Wolves Waiver Picks 18:55 - Nottingham Forest v Liverpool Waiver Picks 21:01 - Sunderland v Fulham Waiver Picks 23:01 - Spurs v Arsenal Waiver Picks 26:47 - Everton v Manchester United Waiver Picks 29:31 - Gameweek 27 Top Waiver Picks 30:21 - Time to Say Goodbye…. Rayan Cherki 31:01 - Trade Talk - Bukayo Saka 31:57 - Manager Questions 38:57 – To Do List You can also watch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFPLDraftZone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 9 · 30 min
The FPL Draft App That Changes EVERYTHING
#fpl #fantasypremierleague #fpldraft In a special bonus pod, we chat to David Girgis, the creator of FantasyFooty, an app designed specifically for FPL Draft managers. FantasyFooty has a host of unique features you cannot find anywhere else - including a 'what if' tool that calculates what position in the league your team would be in if you'd been given a rival managers fixture schedule; an unlucky analysis feature that determines how fortunate (or unfortunate) you've been in your weekly match-ups; transfer activity insights; a bench points lost feature; alternative league tables based on bespoke metrics and much, MUCH more. If you love FPL Draft and want an app that takes your obsession to the next level, check out FantasyFooty - available online and on the app store - and coming to android soon! AUDIO LISTENERS - This one's more suited to watching that listening, but here's a Googledrive link to the featured screenshots - hopefully it will enhance your listening experience! FantasyFooty PDF FantasyFooty Website: https://fantasyfooty.xyz/ App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/fantasy-footy/id6757490806 Don't forget to like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and tell your friends about us too! And make sure you subscribe to our newsletter for more FPL Draft chat - join here: https://fpldraftzoneweeklybrief.beehiiv.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:59 – How David Discovered FPL Draft 2:01 - What Drove David To Create FantasyFooty? 2:40 - App Features Overview 5:25 - League Analytics Features 6:43 - Ultimate Draft League Table 7:34 - Alternative League Tables 10:33 - Live H2H Features 11:23 - Transfer Analysis 13:25 - Unlucky Analysis 15:34 - 'What If' Tool 17:32 - Bench Points Lost 19:36 - Win Streaks And Season Records 20:37 - End of Season Summary 22:45 - Additional Features For The Future 23:28 - When Will FantasyFooty Be Launched on Android? 23:56 - Long Term Plans for the App 24:49 - Premium Subscription You can also watch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFPLDraftZone You can also follow us on our socials: X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone... #fpl #FPLDraft #fantasypremierleague #technology #mobileapp #newmobileapp #fantasypremierleaguetips #fantasysports #FPLWaivers #FPLPodcast #PremierLeagueDraft #DraftFantasy #fplstrategy #waivers #weeklywaivers #epl #premierleague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 4 · 30 min
FPL Draft - January Signings Rated and Slated!
In a special bonus episode for your eyes and ears, we take a look at the influx of new signings into the Premier League over the January Transfer Window, and tell you which ones are worth considering for YOUR draft team. Which team has done the best business, who has spent a fortune without improving what they already had, and is an on-loan Villa midfielder your best bet for immediate returns? Don't forget to like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and tell your friends about us too! And make sure you subscribe to our newsletter for more FPL Draft chat - join here: https://fpldraftzoneweeklybrief.beehiiv.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:29 – Teams That Did NOTHING 2:00 - Aston Villa Signings 5:32 - Bournemouth Signings 7:44 - Brighton Signings 9:12 - Burnley Signings 10:01- Chelsea Signings 11:17 - Crystal Palace Signings 13:40 - Everton Signings 14:33 - Fulham Signings 15:26 - Leeds Signings 16:03 - Manchester City Signings 16:22 - Nottingham Forest Signings 19:09 - Spurs Signings 20:10 - Sunderland Signings 20:51 – West Ham Signings 23:49 - Wolves Signings 26:02 – To Do List You can also watch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFPLDraftZone Please also follow us on our socials: X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone... #fpl #FPLDraft #fantasypremierleague #transfers #januarytransferwindow #premierleaguesignings #newsignings #transfer #transfers #premierleague #bestfplteamforthisweek #fantasypremierleaguetips #fantasysports #FPLWaivers #FPLPodcast #PremierLeagueDraft #DraftFantasy #fplstrategy #waivers #weeklywaivers #epl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 3 · 39 min
The FPL Draft Picks YOU Need To Boss Gameweeks 25 & 26!
It’s a TWO GAMEWEEK SPECIAL this week, as we look ahead to Gameweeks 25 and 26 which BOTH take place over the next seven days. There’s a full fixture breakdown, possible double gameweeks for Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton and Wolves, waiver picks from every single top flight team, trade talk, a look at some of the Premier League’s latest signings and MUCH, MUCH MORE! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, please tell your friends about us AND PRETTY PLEASE WITH A CHERRY ON TOP LEAVE US A FIVE STAR REVIEW! Also, make sure you subscribe to our newsletter for more FPL Draft chat - join here: https://fpldraftzoneweeklybrief.beehiiv.com/ You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFPLDraftZone And you can even watch us on Spotify now too! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:03 – FPL Draft Zone Newsletter 1:50- Gameweek 24 Headlines 3:26 - Gameweek 25 & 26 Fixtures 4:39 - Teams With Best Fixtures (Gameweeks 25 & 26) 5:24 – Arsenal Waiver Picks 7:54 – Aston Villa Waiver Picks 9:16 – Bournemouth Waiver Picks 11:33 – Brentford Waiver Picks 12:32 – Brighton Waiver Picks 13::32 – Burnley Waiver Picks 14:25 – Chelsea Waiver Picks 16:27 – Crystal Palace Waiver Picks 17:42 – Everton Waiver Picks 19:33 – Fulham Waiver Picks 20:13 – Leeds Waiver Picks 21:19 - Liverpool Waiver Picks 22:22 - Manchester City Waiver Picks 23:39 - Manchester United Waiver Picks 25:03 - Newcastle Waiver Picks 26:15 - Nottingham Forest Waiver Picks 27:07 - Spurs Waiver Picks 28:31 - Sunderland Waiver Picks 29:35 - West Ham Waivers 30:39 - Wolves Waivers 32:08 - Gameweek 25 & 26 Top Waiver Picks 33:22 – Trade Talk 34:56 – To Do List Follow us on our socials: X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone... #fpl #FPLDraft #fantasypremierleague #gw25 #gw26 #gameweek25 #gameweek26 #bestfplteamforthisweek #fantasypremierleaguetips #fantasysports #FPLWaivers #FPLPodcast #PremierLeagueDraft #DraftFantasy #fplstrategy #waivers #weeklywaivers #epl #premierleague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 27 · 38 min
Key FPL Waiver Picks For Gameweek 24!
It’s a full Gameweek 24 preview, with new signings assessed, key waiver picks, some serious trade talk, all the latest transfer rumours and MUCH MORE! SCROLL DOWN FOR INFO ON THE NEW FPL DRAFT ZONE NEWSLETTER! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:17 – FPL Draft Zone Newsletter 1:53- Gameweek 23 Headlines 3:31 - Midweek Fixtures 4:24 – Brighton v Everton Waiver Picks 6:53 – Leeds v Arsenal Waiver Picks 9:29 – Wolves v Bournemouth Waiver Picks 12:24 – Chelsea v West Ham Waiver Picks 15:38 – Liverpool v Newcastle Waiver Picks 17:21 – Aston Villa v Brentford Waiver Picks 19:58 – Manchester United v Fulham Waiver Picks 23:06 – Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace Waiver Picks 25:23 – Spurs v Manchester City Waiver Picks 27:45 – Sunderland v Burnley Waiver Picks 29:30 – Gameweek 24 Top Waiver Picks 30:41 – Trade Talk 32:27 – Transfer Rumours 33:46 – To Do List 34:56 – FPL Draft Zone Newsletter Don't forget to like this video and subscribe to the channel so you NEVER miss an episode, and tell your friends about us too! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone AND WE’VE NOW GOT A NEWSLETTER - SO GET SUBSCRIBED!: https://fpldraftzoneweeklybrief.beehiiv.com/ You can also follow us on our socials: X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 20 · 39 min
Gameweek 23 Preview & Key FPL Draft Picks!
On this week's pod we reflect on a dramatic Gameweek 22 where Manchester United rose from the dead, West Ham shocked Spurs and Nottingham Forest held Arsenal, before looking ahead to Gameweek 23. There's a full fixture preview, key waiver picks from all twenty top flight teams, trade talk and much more. Get involved! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:24 - Gameweek 22 Headlines 3:39 - Midweek Fixtures 4:38 - West Ham v Sunderland Waiver Picks 8:57 - Burnley v Spurs Waiver Picks 11:28 - Fulham v Brighton Waiver Picks 14:10 - Manchester City v Wolves Waiver Picks 17:16 - Bournemouth v Liverpool Waiver Picks 19:02 - Brentford v Nottingham Forest Waiver Picks 21:35 - Crystal Palace v Chelsea Waiver Picks 25:02 - Newcastle v Aston Villa Waiver Picks 26:59 - Arsenal v Manchester United Waiver Picks 29:53 - Everton v Leeds Waiver Picks 32:19 - Gameweek 23 Top Picks 33:47 - Trade Talk 35:09 - To Do List Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a five star review on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on! You can also watch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone And can also follow us on our socials: X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ Blue Sky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social⁠#fpl #FPLDraft #FantasyPremierLeague #gw23 #gameweek23 #fantasypremierleaguetips #fantasysports #FPLWaivers #FPLPodcast #PremierLeagueDraft #DraftFantasy #fplstrategy #waivers #weeklywaivers #epl #premierleague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 1 · 35 min
DOUBLE GAMEWEEK SPECIAL! Top FPL Draft Picks for GWs 20 & 21!
It’s another double Gameweek Special this week, with a look ahead to Gameweeks 20 and 21. Which teams have double home fixtures, which sides are on the road twice, why are Everton the team of the moment, and who are the players who can make or break your Gameweek? Plus, with players returning from injury and the January Transfer Window now open, we've got a few longer term picks for you to consider as well! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:37 - Gameweek 20 and Gameweek 21 Fixtures 3:56 - Teams with Double Home Fixtures 4:31 - Teams with Double Away Fixtures 4:53 - Teams with Best Fixtures Overall 5:27 - Arsenal Waivers 7:53 - Aston Villa Waivers 9:09 - Bournemouth Waivers 9:56 - Brentford Waivers 10:38 - Brighton Waivers 11:56 - Burnley Waivers 13:09 - Chelsea Waivers 14:32 - Crystal Palace Waivers 15:18 - Everton Waivers 16:58 - Fulham Waivers 17:35 - Leeds United Waivers 18:25 - Liverpool Waivers 19:21 - Manchester City Waivers 20:30 - Manchester United Waivers 21:35 - Newcastle United Waivers 22:34 - Nottingham Forest Waivers 23:48 - Spurs Waivers 25:55 - Sunderland Waivers 26:37 - West Ham Waivers 27:26 - Wolves Waivers 28:14 - Gameweek 20 & 21 Top Picks 29:37 - Longer Term Picks 30:31 - To Do List Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a five star review on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on! You can also watch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone AND you can follow us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 21, 2025 · 34 min
Key FPL Draft Picks for Gameweeks 18 & 19!
It’s a double Gameweek Christmas Special this week, with a look ahead to Gameweeks 18 and 19. Which teams have double home fixtures, who are the clubs you should be targeting from an attacking AND defensive perspective, and which players are key pick ups on the waivers? We’ve got all that PLUS some spicy trade out options for you to consider, and we celebrate a few waiver wins from last week's show! So switch off that Gavin and Stacy rerun, put down that mince pie and get involved! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Gameweek 17 Headlines 2:30 - Gameweek 18 and Gameweek 19 Fixtures 4:17 - Teams with Double Home Fixtures 5:03 - Teams with Best Fixtures Overall 5:30 - Gameweek 18 Preview - Manchester United v Newcastle Waivers 7:05 - Nottingham Forest v Manchester City Waivers 8:25 - Arsenal v Brighton Waivers 9:57 - Brentford v Bournemouth Waivers 11:19 - Burnley v Everton Waivers 12:41 - Liverpool v Wolves Waivers 14:34 - West Ham v Fulham Waivers 15:39 - Chelsea v Aston Villa Waivers 17:07 - Sunderland v Leeds Waivers 18:09 - Crystal Palace v Spurs Waivers 19:14 - Gameweek 19 Preview - Burnley v Newcastle Waivers 20:24 - Chelsea v Bournemouth Waivers 21:32 - Nottingham Forest v Everton Waivers 22:39 - West Ham v Brighton Waivers 23:27 - Arsenal v Aston Villa Waivers 24:31 - Manchester United v Wolves Waivers 25:17 - Crystal Palace v Fulham Waivers 26:36 - Liverpool v Leeds Waivers 27:29 - Brentford v Spurs Waivers 28:11 - Sunderland v Manchester City Waivers 28:53 - Gameweek 18 & 19 Top Picks 29:28 - Trade Options 30:29 - To Do List Enjoying the pod? Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on YouTube too! https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone You can also follow us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 14, 2025 · 32 min
Top FPL Draft Picks for Gameweek 17!
On this week’s pod we take a quick look back at Gameweek 16 - where Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to victory and Mo Salah made his return for Liverpool - before we fast-forward to Gameweek 17 with a full match preview, top waiver picks and much more! If you like FPL, and you’re more draft than classic, this is the pod for you! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - Gameweek 16 Headlines 3:00 - Midweek Fixtures 3:41 - Newcastle v Chelsea Waivers 7:30 - Bournemouth v Burnley Waivers 9:30 - Brighton v Sunderland Waivers 11:55 - Manchester City v West Ham Waivers 13:57 - Wolves v Brentford 15:41 - Spurs v Liverpool Waivers 17:48 - Everton v Arsenal Waivers 20:42 - Leeds v Crystal Palace Waivers 23:11 - Aston Villa v Manchester United Waivers 24:36 - Fulham v Nottingham Forest Waivers 27:13 - Gameweek 17 Top Picks 28:29 - To Do List Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a five star review on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on! You can also watch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone AND you can follow us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 7, 2025 · 38 min
Gameweek 16 Waivers & What To Do With Mo Salah?
After another dramatic weekend of Premier League action we look ahead to Gameweek 16, with key games for title hopefuls Arsenal and Manchester City, and another stern test for fallen champions Liverpool. We’ve got all the usual bits - key waiver picks, trade options and a full fixture list preview, plus we try to solve the conundrum of what to do with Egyptian King Mo Salah - is it time to move him on, or sign him up? TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Gameweek 15 Headlines 3:08 - Midweek Fixtures 4:08 - Chelsea v Everton Waivers 8:15 - Liverpool v Brighton Waivers 10:32 - Burnley v Fulham Waivers 12:53 - Arsenal v Wolves Waivers 15:53 - Crystal Palace v Manchester City Waivers 18:11 - Nottingham Forest v Spurs Waivers 19:42 - Sunderland v Newcastle Waivers 22:37 - West Ham v Aston Villa Waivers 24:43 - Brentford v Leeds Waivers 26:51 - Manchester United v Bournemouth Waivers 29:37 - Gameweek 16 Top Picks 30:57 - Trade Targets 34:14 - To Do List Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a five star review on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on! You can also watch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone AND you can follow us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 30, 2025 · 37 min
Key FPL Draft Picks for Gameweeks 14 AND 15!
With Gameweek 14 right around the corner, and Gameweek 15 also coming up fast, it's a double Gameweek special for you this week, as we look ahead to BOTH sets of fixtures and highlight key assets for you to consider ahead of the waiver deadline. We reveal the key fixtures to target, the teams you should be honing in on, and the players who can make or break your Gameweek... TWICE! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a five star review on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on! You can also watch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone AND you can follow us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 25, 2025 · 36 min
Key FPL Draft Waivers for Gameweek 13!
On this week's pod we analyse the key performers from Gameweek 12 - what has happened to Liverpool, is Mo Salah a busted flush, and is Ollie Watkins now a very real rotation risk? Then it’s time to talk Gameweek 13, with a full fixture preview - including a look at Chelsea v Arsenal and the potential return of Cole Palmer - before we hit those all important waiver picks, with options from Manchester United, Manchester City and Spurs. No Erling Haaland in your draft team? No problem! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a five star review on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on! You can also watch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone AND you can follow us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 19, 2025 · 39 min
Bonus Episode - Doug From Win Your Draft League
We've got an extra pod for you this week, and it's an interview with Doug from Win Your Draft League, a Substack newsletter that you can get delivered to your inbox every single week! We talk draft night rules, surprises of the season so far and the impact of DEFCON on FPL Draft - PLUS there's another trend to take into consideration when plotting your waivers this week - the ever increasing importance of home advantage... Get listening! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss and episode, and check out Win Your Draft League at: https://winyourdraftleague.substack.com/ Please follow us on the socials too! INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone You can also watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone And PLEASE give us a five star review and some kind words on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on - it takes 30 seconds and it'll mean the world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 16, 2025 · 45 min
Key FPL Draft Waivers for Gameweek 12!
As the international break slowly plods on, we turn our attention to the return of the Premier League, and Gameweek 12. We've got a full preview of all ten matches, the latest injury news, those key waiver picks to get your side moving in the right direction, some trade suggestions to get one over on your rivals, and much MUCH more! Don't forget to like and subscribe, and please follow us on the socials too! INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone You can also watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone And PLEASE give us a five star review and some kind words on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on - it takes 30 seconds and it'll mean the world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices