Free Hit Success? GW5 First Look 👀
In this week’s episode of the Above Average FPL podcast, Adam and Baker return with green arrows and plenty to dissect from a wild GW4: 🟢 Free Hit reflections: what worked, what flopped, and how it stacked up against the field. 🧠 Tactical deep dive: Liverpool’s attacking shape, Salah’s role, and Slot’s system tweaks 📈 Haaland’s non-pen XG dominance and why the Mo + Haaland draft might be inevitable 🧩 Transfer talk: Palmer, Semenyo, Reijnders, and the mid-priced midfield conundrum 🎯 Set-piece masterclass: Spurs’ routines, Romero’s bonus magnetism, and Van de Ven’s threat 📉 Villa’s struggles, Everton’s promise, and which promoted sides are holding their own 💬 Community shoutouts, mini-league updates, and the Beat Baker leaderboard Support the Show • Become a patron: https://patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl • Rate & review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform • Join our Discord for 24/7 FPL banter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Sep 1h 59min
GW4 Team Selection w/ FPL Harry
In this episode of the Above Average FPL podcast, Adam and Baker welcome Harry to dive deep into Gameweek 4 strategy. With Free Hits flying and wildcard whispers growing louder, the trio debate chip timing, Liverpool rotation, and the viability of triple attack vs defensive stacks. 🧠 Key Talking Points: - Free Hit builds: Salah, Haaland, and the Liverpool conundrum - Predicted goals and clean sheet data from GW4 betting markets - Arsenal and Palace assets: who’s nailed, who’s risky - Budget picks: Semenyo, Mateta, and the midfield minefield - Transfer dilemmas and chip-saving strategies - Mini-league updates, Discord shoutouts, and whiskey prizes Support the Show • Become a patron: https://patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl • Rate & review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform • Join our Discord for 24/7 FPL banter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Sep 1h 11min
Free Hit or Wildcard GW4?
Adam and Baker are joined by Ivan for an early-season check-in that’s anything but average. With Free Hits flying and Wildcards tempting, the trio unpack the tactical and emotional rollercoaster of early-season FPL. Ivan shares his unique approach to playing without checking rank, while the crew debate the impact of DefCon, chip timing, and the transfer window’s ripple effect. Key Talking Points: • Ivan’s Free Hit strategy and chip sequencing • The rise of DefCon: Are defenders now OP? • Premium dilemmas: Salah, Haaland, and the midfield shuffle • Rank blindness: Ivan’s philosophy and its impact • Transfer chaos and tactical uncertainty • Wildcard timing Support the Show • Become a patron: https://patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl • Rate & review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform • Join our Discord for 24/7 FPL banter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Sep 1h 33min
Is Joao Pedro The Best Striker In The League? | GW4 First Look
This week on Above Average FPL, Adam and Baker unpack a brutal Gameweek 3 filled with blanks, benchings, and bonus-point heartbreak. From Salah’s continued struggles to Bruno’s last-minute redemption, we explore the tactical trends and FPL implications heading into the international break. 🧠 Key Talking Points: Spurs misery before the break: a tradition like no other Salah’s blank: poor form or systemic issue? Bruno’s 20-point swing and the jam vs skill debate Chelsea’s xG surge and Enzo’s budget appeal Palace’s away form and smash-and-grab tactics Why midfield options feel broken—and what to do about it DefCon breakdowns: Sarr, Anderson, Sinesi, and more Free Hit strategy for GW4 and wildcard timing Support the Show • Become a patron: https://patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl • Rate & review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform • Join our Discord for 24/7 FPL banter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 Aug 1h 45min
Bruno Captain? 🤔 GW3 Team Selection
Welcome back to the Above Average FPL podcast — Gameweek 3 edition. Adam and Baker dive into the chaos of early-season injuries, dissect fixture odds, and debate captaincy choices in a week full of uncertainty. 🔍 What’s Inside: Injury updates: Palmer, Saka, Frimpong Fixture analysis using market odds Captaincy breakdown: Bruno, João Pedro, Kunja Tactical shifts in the Premier League Free Hit vs Wildcard: when and why Punts of the week: Pedro Neto, Richarlison, Kudus Support the Show • Become a patron: https://patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl • Rate & review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform • Join our Discord for 24/7 FPL banter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Aug 43min
Palmer And Saka Injured | GW3 First Look
Join Adam and special guest Sam aka FPL Pricey as they dive into reviewing Gameweek 2 of the 2025/26 Premier League season as a First Look to GW3. With Baker off the grid, Adam and Sam cover Key takeaways from Friday’s Chelsea vs. West Ham Tottenham’s tactical masterclass against Man City Arsenal’s depth test after Saka’s injury Promoted sides’ performances: Burnley, Luton, Wolves Fantasy Premier League transfer ideas: when to hold, sell, or wildcard Debate: Bruno Fernandes missed penalty—foul consistency in the box? Free-hit and wildcard strategy around the international break Tune in for insight, banter, and actionable FPL tips heading into GW3! Support the Show • Become a patron: https://patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl • Rate & review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform • Join our Discord for 24/7 FPL banter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Aug 1h 45min
Eze Pickings | GW2 Team Selection
In this week’s Above Average FPL audio edition, hosts Adam and Baker deliver a rapid-fire GW2 primer. Expect deep tactical insight, data-driven expected goals analysis and no-nonsense picks. Highlights Tottenham Fumble: Why Spurs’ collapsed deal matters for FPL managers Captain Debate: Haaland, Saka or Salah? Figuring out the optimal armband Fixtures & xG: Who’s projected to score 2+ goals in GW2? Defensive Roundtable: Saliba vs. Gabriel, Frimpong’s injury fallout Budget Power Plays: Best £4.5–£5.5 picks to free up funds Goalkeeper Showdown: Sánchez vs. Dubravka vs. breakout candidates Listener Q&A: Super-chat strategy, bench orders and live-leak panic Patreon Roll Call: Massive thanks to our new patrons this season Sponsor Spotlight: Crypto Block Dan – get 15 min of crypto & Web3 advice Support the Show • Become a patron: https://patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl • Rate & review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform • Join our Discord for 24/7 FPL banter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Aug 56min
Go Go Power Reijnders! GW2 First Look
With a view to FPL Gameweek 2 we revisit Gameweek 1 of the 2025/26 Premier League season with all the data, drama and differential gems you need. We deep-dive into: • Reijnders: why Pep’s new £5.5m “Power Reijnders” smashed 10 points on his debut • xG plots: who massively over-performed (and who flopped) • Hot takes: captaincy winners, chips to burn and early template traps • GW2 transfer shortlist: the budget pivots and premium pivots to plug next week Join the conversation on Discord and support the show → patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Aug 1h 36min
