As you now know all too well, Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers will play doubles in Gameweek 26.
We’ve covered a lot of coverage of the Gunners, from a first look at their top options to whether managers should be Triple Captains Gabriel Magalhaes (£7.1 million).
Now the lingering question: are Wolves players worth any Fantasy attention?
WOLVES GAME WEEK 26 PROGRAMS
There is no doubt that Nottingham Forest is the match Wolves are most likely to enjoy in Double Gameweek 26.
| xG in home games in 2025/26 (rank v other clubs) | xGC in home matches in 2025/26 (rank v other clubs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Nottm Bos | 17.21 (12th) | 18.09 (17th) |
Even in Forest’s last six home games they are in the bottom six for both expected goals conceded (xG) and, surprisingly for a Dyche-managed side, expected goals conceded (xGC).
During the season, the Tricky Trees also rank sixth in terms of goals scored (13) and goals conceded (18) in home games.
However, recently Arsenal were knocked out at the City Ground.
| xG in away matches in 2025/26 (rank v other clubs) | xGC in away matches in 2025/26 (rank v other clubs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 20.65 (2nd) | 9.04 (1st) |
Speaking of the Gunners, a look at the figures above shows the task ahead when Arsenal visit Molineux.
Arsenal have kept a clean sheet in half of their 12 away games this season and have scored fewer goals (nine) than anyone else.
WOLVES OWN UNDERLYING FIGURES
Although Wolves have lost their last three games, the 2026 results and performances have been slightly better under Edwards. They have won two and drawn three of their last eight games in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and keeping two clean sheets.
Saturday’s formation change was a misstep, but the underlying numbers (see the six-game rolling chart below) are moving in the right direction:
They can also take some solace in the fact that they pushed Arsenal all the way forward in the reverse fixture when they thought they had grabbed a 1-1 draw in the 90s.e minute, just for Yerson Mosquera (£4.3m) only to shoot through his own net four minutes later.
Yet it is all relative: sixteen goals scored is by far the lowest total in the division. Neither party recorded fewer clean sheets (two).
ANY ROTATION RISK?
The problem with this Double Gameweek is that every match involves an FA Cup fourth round tie against Grimsby.
- Saturday February 7 (15:00 GMT): Gameweek 25 – Chelsea (h)
- Wednesday February 11 (19:30 GMT): *Doubles Week 26* – Nottingham Forest (a)
- Sunday February 15 (13:30 GMT): FA Cup Fourth Round – Grimsby (a)
- Wednesday February 18 (20:00 GMT): *Doubles Week 26* – Arsenal (u)
- Sunday February 22 (14:00 GMT): Gameweek 27 – Crystal Palace (a)
Normally it would be fair to assume that Edwards would rest his players for the trip to the FA Cup and the trip to Grimsby, but with relegation all but certain, could he even decide to prioritize the cup? An exciting FA Cup run is a pleasant distraction from the misery of the competition and reaching the fifth round will certainly go down well with the supporters, who are not expecting anything from the match against Arsenal anyway.
WHO ARE THE BEST WOLVES PLAYERS TO BUY FOR GAMEWEEK 26 – IF APPLICABLE?
MATHEUS MANE (£4.6m)
Moons are one of the rare shards of light in a gloomy season for Wolves.
The 18-year-old scored fantastic back-to-back goals against West Ham and Everton in matchweeks 20 and 21 and is the only player Wolves have who can produce something from nothing.
He has started each of the last eight games and, lest we forget, it was he who produced an assist against Arsenal in the reverse fixture of Gameweek 16.
A glorified central midfielder and not a striker, shots from close range aren’t really his thing: 18 of his 23 attempts in the past eight gameweeks have come from outside the box. But so did both of his goals, so he has a good eye from distance. He also hit the post from distance in Gameweek 25.
Above: Forwards sorted by shots made since Mane’s run in the starting XI began in Gameweek 18
He has also taken corners in the last three Gameweeks.
But really, it’s its price. For managers who prefer a 4-4-2 or 3-5-2 formation, he is an ideal third forward who can be brought in this week and left on the bench for the rest of the season (or however long you own him).
THE REST
As a bona fide striker, Three Arokodares (£5.4m) will get the better chances – as the comparison with Mane over the last eight Gameweeks below shows:
However, he has one of the worst shot-to-goal figures (6.7%) of any forward this season, and that extra £0.8m doesn’t make you a clinical hitman.
In midfield, João Gomes (£5.3m) is among the top five midfielders for DefCon (DC, below) points this season. He could easily return 6-8 points this Gameweek, even without causing the opponent any trouble.
And at the back, Yerson Mosquera (£4.3m) has earned DefCon points in five of his last nine appearances. He came close three more times.
He’s also the FPL’s leading defender for shots over the last six gameweeks (below)!
FINAL THOUGHTS
Nothing says Double Gameweek fever more than considering players from the 20th-placed club.
In Mane, there’s pretty much a reason to select him, especially if you have a Igor Thiago (£7.0m) owner and don’t fancy the Brentford striker against Arsenal. Thiago could be on the bench for Mane this week alone and would return to your XI for the Bees’ favorable swing in Gameweek 27.
As for the others, is there anyone really worth ripping your team off for, especially considering they’ll likely need a move after Double Game Week? Not really.
If you have a Free Hit, or have the luxury of lots of free transfers, then Joao Gomes or Mosquera are possible considerations. Gomes has recorded at least five points in two consecutive starts, all the way back to Gameweek 11. Mosquera has also threatened DefCon points and goals of late.
Even then, you’ve got the likes of Crystal Palace at home to Burnley this week – and you’d like to see many of the Eagles’ players outscore the Wolves aces even in Gameweek 26, let alone in the games that follow.
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