FPL Captain Picks - GW5 2026/27
Best captain choices ranked by form, fixtures & upside. Updated daily.
Top Captain Picks GW5
Ranked by a composite of form, fixture difficulty, and season output
| # | Player | Team | Pos | Form | Pts | Next Fixture | Own% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Groß | BHA | MID | 10.7 | 47 | SUN (A) | 28.8% |
| 2 | Bogle | LEE | DEF | 11.3 | 42 | ARS (A) | 7.2% |
| 3 | Schade | BRE | MID | 8.7 | 39 | AVL (A) | 11.5% |
| 4 | Tarkowski | EVE | DEF | 8.3 | 43 | HUL (A) | 16.5% |
| 5 | Barnes | NEW | MID | 7.7 | 28 | COV (A) | 5.7% |
| 6 | Vuskovic | BHA | DEF | 8.7 | 32 | SUN (A) | 3.7% |
| 7 | Haaland | MCI | FWD | 8.0 | 39 | LIV (A) | 73.8% |
| 8 | Belloumi | HUL | MID | 7.3 | 31 | EVE (H) | 5.1% |
| 9 | Kostoulas | BHA | FWD | 7.3 | 28 | SUN (A) | 4.1% |
| 10 | Mitchell | CRY | DEF | 7.7 | 24 | NFO (H) | 6.0% |
| 11 | A.Becker | LIV | GKP | 8.3 | 27 | MCI (H) | 4.1% |
| 12 | De Cuyper | BHA | DEF | 7.0 | 38 | SUN (A) | 27.7% |
| 13 | Gvardiol | MCI | DEF | 7.7 | 37 | LIV (A) | 26.8% |
| 14 | Emersonn | IPS | FWD | 5.3 | 26 | FUL (H) | 3.5% |
| 15 | Virgil | LIV | DEF | 7.3 | 25 | MCI (H) | 16.2% |
Differential Captain Options
Under 15% ownership - high risk, high reward
| Player | Team | Form | Own% | Next Fixture | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogle | LEE | 11.3 | 7.2% | ARS (A) | Hot form, decent fixture |
| Schade | BRE | 8.7 | 11.5% | AVL (A) | Hot form, decent fixture |
| Barnes | NEW | 7.7 | 5.7% | COV (A) | Hot form, easy fixture |
| Vuskovic | BHA | 8.7 | 3.7% | SUN (A) | Hot form, decent fixture |
| Belloumi | HUL | 7.3 | 5.1% | EVE (H) | Hot form, decent fixture |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I captain in FPL GW5?
Top captain picks for GW5 include Groß, Bogle, Schade. These combine high form with favourable fixtures.
How do I pick the best FPL captain?
Look for: (1) high form rating, (2) favourable fixture (FDR 1-2), (3) plays at home, (4) attacking position, (5) penalty taker. Form over fixtures is the golden rule.
Should I captain a differential in FPL?
Differential captains (under 15% owned) offer huge rank gains if they haul. Good options this week: Bogle (7.2%), Schade (11.5%), Barnes (5.7%).
Is it better to captain a midfielder or forward?
Midfielders in FPL get 5 points per goal (vs 4 for forwards) plus clean sheet points if eligible. All else equal, captain the midfielder - but a premium forward on penalties with a great fixture can be better.