GW15 PREVIEW
FUTURE GWDeadline: Saturday 12 December at 13:30
Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 15 analysis: captain picks ranked by expected points, the most-transferred players, low-ownership differentials, and fixture difficulty for every team.
The GW15 TL;DR
- Who to Captain:B.Fernandes is the standout with a projected 12.5 points.
- Top Differential:Ajayi is owned by only 4.9%, presenting huge rank gain potential.
- Most Bought:The community is rushing to buy Cherki (687k transfers in).
Who Should I Captain in GW15?
Based on FPL's projected points model (xPts), form, fixture difficulty, and ownership risk. These are the mathematically best assets to hand the armband to.
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B.Fernandes
MUN · MID · £12.0m · 47.5% owned12.5xPts@CRY - 2
Cherki
MCI · MID · £7.6m · 19.0% owned11.0xPtsCHE - 3
Palmer
CHE · MID · £9.6m · 17.7% owned10.0xPts@MCI - 4
João Pedro
CHE · FWD · £7.6m · 69.3% owned10.0xPts@MCI - 5
Ajayi
HUL · DEF · £4.0m · 4.9% owned10.0xPtsTOT - 6
M.Sangaré
BRE · MID · £5.6m · 10.5% owned9.0xPts@FUL
Which Players Are Most Transferred In?
Players the FPL community is buying right now — a strong signal of consensus value. Highly transferred players are also the most likely to rise in price before the deadline.
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Cherki
MCI · MID · £7.6m · 19.0% owned+687KCHE - 2
Wissa
NEW · FWD · £6.1m · 7.1% owned+309K@IPS - 3
Elanga
NEW · MID · £6.1m · 5.4% owned+275K@IPS - 4
De Cuyper
BHA · DEF · £4.6m · 11.8% owned+270KEVE - 5
Ajayi
HUL · DEF · £4.0m · 4.9% owned+216KTOT - 6
Gvardiol
MCI · DEF · £5.6m · 16.3% owned+213KCHE
What Are The Best Differential Picks?
Low-ownership (<10%) players currently in strong form. Nailing a differential pick accelerates your overall rank gain since you aren't sharing the points with the masses.
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Ajayi
HUL · DEF · £4.0m · 4.9% owned10.0 formTOT - 2
Tzolakis
HUL · GKP · £4.5m · 5.0% owned10.0 formTOT - 3
Tarkowski
EVE · DEF · £6.0m · 9.6% owned9.0 form@BHA - 4
Egan
HUL · DEF · £4.0m · 3.0% owned8.5 formTOT - 5
Stach
LEE · MID · £6.0m · 2.8% owned8.5 form@LIV - 6
Gakpo
LIV · MID · £7.0m · 7.2% owned8.5 formLEE
GW15 Fixture Difficulty Ranking
FDR 1–2 = green (easy), 3 = amber (neutral), 4–5 = red (hard). Target defensive players from FDR 1–2 teams for reliable clean sheet potential.
| AVL | @ Coventry City | FDR 2 |
| IPS | vs Newcastle | FDR 2 |
| LIV | vs Leeds | FDR 2 |
| NEW | @ Ipswich Town | FDR 2 |
| TOT | @ Hull City | FDR 2 |
| ARS | vs Bournemouth | FDR 3 |
| BRE | @ Fulham | FDR 3 |
| BHA | vs Everton | FDR 3 |
| COV | vs Aston Villa | FDR 3 |
| EVE | @ Brighton | FDR 3 |
| FUL | vs Brentford | FDR 3 |
| HUL | vs Spurs | FDR 3 |
| MUN | @ Crystal Palace | FDR 3 |
| NFO | @ Sunderland | FDR 3 |
| SUN | vs Nott'm Forest | FDR 3 |
| CRY | vs Man Utd | FDR 4 |
| LEE | @ Liverpool | FDR 4 |
| MCI | vs Chelsea | FDR 4 |
| BOU | @ Arsenal | FDR 5 |
| CHE | @ Man City | FDR 5 |
Who is Rising in Price?
Players who have increased in value this gameweek. If you plan to transfer them in, act fast to avoid being priced out.
- +£0.1mPalmerCHE · £9.6m
- +£0.1mGvardiolMCI · £5.6m
- +£0.1mCherkiMCI · £7.6m
- +£0.1mElangaNEW · £6.1m
- +£0.1mWissaNEW · £6.1m
Best Budget Enablers (≤ £6.0m)
High-value budget options delivering strong points per million (PPM) — essential for affording premium players in your squad.
- AjayiDEF · £4.0mTOTForm 10.04.9% own10.0 PPG
- TzolakisGKP · £4.5mTOTForm 10.05.0% own10.0 PPG
- EganDEF · £4.0mTOTForm 8.53.0% own8.5 PPG
- MendyDEF · £4.0mTOTForm 8.05.0% own8.0 PPG
- De CuyperDEF · £4.6mEVEForm 8.511.8% own8.5 PPG
SEE HOW THESE PICKS FIT YOUR SQUAD
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Analyze My Squad →Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I captain in FPL GW15?+
Top captain options for GW15 based on expected points and fixtures: B.Fernandes (12.5 xPts, 47.5% owned); Cherki (11.0 xPts, 19.0% owned); Palmer (10.0 xPts, 17.7% owned).
What are the best FPL transfers for GW15?+
The most transferred-in players heading into GW15 are: Cherki (687K transfers in), Wissa (309K transfers in), Elanga (275K transfers in).
What are the best FPL differentials for GW15?+
Top differentials (under 10% ownership) for GW15: Ajayi (4.9% owned, form 10.0); Tzolakis (5.0% owned, form 10.0); Tarkowski (9.6% owned, form 9.0).
When is the FPL GW15 deadline?+
The FPL Gameweek 15 deadline is Saturday 12 December at 13:30 (UK time). All transfers and captain picks must be made before this time.