Written from data rather than vibes — what the winners actually did, and the maths that decides mini-leagues.
Thierno Barry produced 1.48 xG in 70 minutes and scored none of it. Who took every corner, who missed the defensive contribution points by one action, and the £5.5m case from Saturday's draw.
By median return this price bracket is the eighth best of ten. It also contains three midfielders who out-earned every premium in the game per pound spent. Which ones travel into 2026/27, and which numbers were earned somewhere else.
Goals in the Premier League have fallen 16% in two seasons. FPL started paying defenders for defending. Most managers responded by buying more strikers. Here is what the per-match data says, and where the value is in 2026/27.
The managers who finish top 1k on purpose share one simple system. Here are its four rules, the numbers behind each one, and where most managers break them.
The mate who finishes top 1k every season isn't luckier than you. Here is exactly what they do differently, and the maths that lets you catch them.
Who is carrying a knock into the opener, which prices have already moved, and what it means for your first squad.
Every Fantasy Premier League champion since 2015: what they scored, how experienced they were, and the habits they share. Most of it you can copy this week.
Since 2025/26 there are two full sets of chips and the first set expires at Gameweek 19. Here is the timing that has actually worked, and the traps that burn chips.