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FPL Gameweek 9 - Tips & Captain Picks

Deadline: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:00

GW9 Fixtures

HomeScoreAwayHome FDRAway FDR
CHE vs MUN 4 4
BOU vs LEE 3 3
BRE vs NFO 3 3
COV vs SUN 3 2
HUL vs IPS 2 2
MCI vs BHA 3 5
TOT vs CRY 2 3
AVL vs FUL 2 3
LIV vs ARS 4 4
NEW vs EVE 3 3

Best Captain Picks GW9

Top form players with favourable GW9 fixtures (FDR 1-3)

#PlayerTeamPosFormPtsFixtureOwn%
1 Bogle LEE DEF 11.3 42 3 7.2%
2 Schade BRE MID 8.7 39 3 11.5%
3 Tarkowski EVE DEF 8.3 43 3 16.5%
4 Haaland MCI FWD 8.0 39 3 73.8%
5 Mitchell CRY DEF 7.7 24 3 6.0%
6 Gvardiol MCI DEF 7.7 37 3 26.8%
7 Barnes NEW MID 7.7 28 3 5.7%
8 Belloumi HUL MID 7.3 31 2 5.1%
9 Van Hecke TOT DEF 7.3 24 2 6.6%
10 Schuster BRE DEF 7.0 21 3 0.3%

Differential Picks GW9

Under 10% ownership, form 4.0+, and a favourable fixture

PlayerTeamPosPriceFormOwn%
Bogle LEE DEF £4.6m 11.3 7.2%
Mitchell CRY DEF £4.5m 7.7 6.0%
Barnes NEW MID £6.1m 7.7 5.7%
Belloumi HUL MID £5.1m 7.3 5.1%
Van Hecke TOT DEF £4.9m 7.3 6.6%
Schuster BRE DEF £4.5m 7.0 0.3%
Tavernier BOU MID £6.1m 6.7 6.8%
Janelt BRE MID £5.0m 6.0 2.5%

Top Transfer Targets GW9

In-form players with green fixtures (FDR 1-2)

PlayerTeamPosPriceFormPPGTransfers In
Belloumi HUL MID £5.1m 7.3 6.2 +74,541
Van Hecke TOT DEF £4.9m 7.3 4.8 +18,209
Davis IPS DEF £4.0m 5.7 5.0 +49,187
Emersonn IPS FWD £5.5m 5.3 5.2 +33,245
Van de Ven TOT DEF £5.0m 5.3 4.0 +5,531
Kinsky TOT GKP £4.5m 5.0 3.6 +17,310
Buendía AVL MID £5.9m 4.8 4.2 +11,895
Tzolakis HUL GKP £4.7m 4.7 6.8 +123,430

Most Transferred In This Week

PlayerTeamPriceTransfers InTransfers OutNet
Groß BHA £5.8m +779,974 -11,522 +768,452
Schade BRE £6.2m +385,107 -23,940 +361,167
Kostoulas BHA £5.6m +306,844 -18,279 +288,565
De Cuyper BHA £5.0m +295,281 -20,637 +274,644
Hall NEW £5.3m +241,671 -19,683 +221,988

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the FPL GW9 deadline?
The FPL Gameweek 9 deadline is Saturday 31 October. Make sure your transfers and captain pick are set before this time.
Who should I captain in FPL GW9?
Top captain picks for GW9 include Bogle (form 11.3), Schade (form 8.7), Tarkowski (form 8.3). These players combine strong recent form with favourable fixtures.
What are the best FPL differentials for GW9?
Low-ownership picks with good form and fixtures include Bogle (7.2% owned, form 11.3), Mitchell (6.0% owned, form 7.7), Barnes (5.7% owned, form 7.7).
Should I use my wildcard in GW9?
Whether to wildcard depends on your team's overall health and upcoming fixture swings. If you have 4+ fires to put out or want to restructure for a favourable run, GW9 could work. Otherwise, save it for a bigger swing later.
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