Now that the deadline for the first Double Gameweek of the campaign has passed, it’s time to start thinking about Gameweek 27 – and what comes next.
In our latest episode of ‘Frisking the Fixtures’ we focus on the six-match stretch between matchweeks 27-32.
If you’re new to this series, we’re pinpointing the FPL teams and players with the most compelling medium-term fixtures.
This is a particularly fitting block of six matches as a probably Double Gameweek 33 and Blank Gameweek 34 it follows immediately. Much is still unknown about those two Game Weeks.
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SEASON STICKER OVERVIEW: NEXT SIX GAME WEEKS
LIVERPOOL
Liverpool is on top of the Fixture Ticker between matchweeks 27 and 32.
There will of course be fears of a ‘new manager bounce’ at Nottingham Forest following the appointment of Vitor Pereira. Forest defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in November.
After that, West Ham and Wolves have struggled in successive weeks, both of whom the Reds have already beaten in 2025/26. The same goes for Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton, who are both on the wrong side of the table.
All of which means that Arne Slot’s side have five decent opportunities in front of them – all against bottom-half teams – to earn crucial victories in the battle for places in the Champions League.
Each half of the thriving partnership of Hugo Ekitike (£8.9 million) and Florian Wirtz (£8.4m) is likely to get a bit more support during this run, while free-kick taker extraordinaire Dominik Szoboszlai (£6.7m) is back from his one-match ban in Gameweek 27. Mohammed Salah (£14.0m) may be too rich for some, however.
As for the Gameweek 26 transporter Virgil van Dijk (£5.9m), this ticker-topping run certainly offers some ideal opportunities to achieve yet more clean sheets and perhaps even another attacking return, especially considering Forest and the Hammers particularly vulnerable due to set pieces.
ASTON VILLA
Next up is Aston Villa, who start this appealing stretch of fixtures with a double-header against Leeds and Wolves.
Villa defeated both sides during their impressive winning streak earlier this season, although Leeds have put up a good fight in many games since, while Wolves’ defense has tightened considerably since the turn of the year.
The next double-header against Chelsea and Manchester United could be more difficult. But then again, these are teams that Villa managed to beat (2-1 each time) in the reverse fixtures.
Both the Blues and United have changed managers and undergone an upturn in form since their last meeting with Villa, leaving Emery and co with a new challenge, but you wouldn’t bet on it. Morgan Rogers (£7.6m) spoils the party for Liam Rosenior and/or Michael Carrick. It was Rogers who scored a brace against the Red Devils last time Ollie Watkins (£8.6m) did the same against Chelsea and has now done so Tammie Abraham (£6.0 million) in support.
This series concludes with West Ham (H) in Gameweek 31 – a fantastic match, on paper, in a week when several clubs will draw blanks due to the Carabao Cup final – followed by Nottingham Forest (A) in Gameweek 32. Once again, Villa have already beaten these two in 2025/26, with Rogers in the double against the Hammers and Watkins on the scoresheet against Forest.
That Villa only kept one clean sheet in six attempts against these clubs earlier this season (Wolves, Gameweek 13) is a slight cause for concern if you look for the ever-present Ezri Konsa (£4.4m), so maybe Matty Cash (£4.9m) – if he is fit for Gameweek 27 as expected – is worth the extra outlay for the bonus attacking threat he brings.
BRENTFORD
Brentford are flying high at the moment, having recently taken some of their commendable home form into away games during the season.
European football qualification – in a season where many had tipped them for a relegation scrap – is a real possibility if the Bees can hold on.
Firstly, they face Brighton at a good time to get revenge for November’s 2-1 defeat, given the Seagulls’ recent poor performances and lack of wins.
Then it’s a trip to struggling Burnley for the reverse match of one in which Igor Thiago (£7.0m) scored twice (13 FPL points). Dango Ouattara (£5.8m) picked up a goal and assist (12 FPL points) in the same match.
Brentford defeated Gameweek 29 opponents Bournemouth 4-1 at home just after Christmas with Kevin Damage (£6.9m), netting a hat-trick. He is now available again after serving his red card suspension a few weeks ago.
Wolves and Everton were both put to the sword by Keith Andrews’ men earlier this season, the latter with a six-goal thriller including a hat-trick from Thiago, while the reverse fixture against Leeds ended in a stalemate. Those are actually rare highlights against teams in the bottom half, where Keith Andrews’ side generally struggled.
The Gameweek 31 trip to Elland Road or the away day at Bournemouth two rounds earlier are probably Brentford’s two toughest tests on paper during this period. But after back-to-back away wins at the famous fortresses of Villa Park and St James’, you can’t help but leave it to the Bees – who are currently without even a single key player – to get the job done.
FULHAM
As for Fulham, the immediate trip to Sunderland in Gameweek 27 is probably the least attractive of this bunch, given the Black Cats’ stellar home form since their return to the top flight.
Yet the Cottagers won the reverse fixture 1-0… could they become the first team to do the double against Regis Le Bris and co?
Even if that doesn’t work out, Fulham will enjoy three home games in the four games that follow. That’s good news for Marco Silva as his side have scored 23 points at Craven Cottage but only 11 points on the road.
Meanwhile, the Gameweek 30 visit to Forest (who, like Sunderland, suffered a 1-0 defeat in the reverse fixture) includes the aforementioned home games against Tottenham, West Ham and Burnley.
The Clarets, who were winless in 16 games before Gameweek 26, have conceded a league-worst 32 goals in away games this season. Harry Wilson (£6.0m) – who terrorized them with a 16-point win in the reverse fixture – has scored six of his eight Premier League goals at home.
Wilson also scored against Spurs in the reverse fixture.
Also notable is the fact that four of Fulham’s five clean sheets this season were earned on home turf. Three of that one were earned against three of these clubs (Sunderland, West Ham, Forest). Hello, Joachim Andersen (£4.5m)?
BOURNEMOUTH
The last team we will discuss in their own section is Bournemouth.
Despite being ranked seventh in the overall Gameweek 27-32 prospects, the Cherries would be FIRST looking at Gameweeks 27-31 alone.
Arsenal only narrowly defeated the Cherries in their previous meeting on the south coast, but Bournemouth – like Fulham – have been much worse away than at home this season.
Fortunately for Andoni Iraola, his side’s only two other away games in this stretch are against West Ham and Burnley, whose shortcomings we’ve discussed.
Interspersed in between are home games against Sunderland, Brentford and Man Utd.
All three took points from the Cherries, with United the other side in an entertaining 4-4 draw, while Sunderland won 3-2 at home and Brentford 4-1.
The Black Cats have done much worse on the road. On paper they are probably the most achievable win for Bournemouth of those three home games, while the main mission against the Bees and Red Devils should be… not to concede another four goals!
If that works, or even if the defense is tightened up a bit, Marcos Senesi (£4.8m) and James Hill (£4.0m) could be solid choices, especially given their defensive contribution potential (DefCon).
Elsewhere, however, the midfield is quite thin on the ground Ryan (£5.5m) has made a flying start with three returns in his first three appearances.
There are concerns about it Evanilson (£7.0 million), given his debauchery, and Eli Kroupi Jr (£4.7m), who was benched in Gameweek 26.
ALSO CONSIDER
Apart from the teams already discussed, the trio of Arsenal, Manchester City and Crystal Palace are all in the top half of the Gameweek 27-32 Fixture Ticker.
But – and it’s a big but – it’s very likely (or in Arsenal’s case, certain) that they will fail in Gameweek 31. If you are not Free Hitting that week, you will have to make contingency plans for life without players from these clubs.
Burnley, meanwhile, have a promising run from Gameweek 28. Scott Parker will be desperate to build on the Gameweek 26 win, but as things stand it’s unlikely we’ll want many of their assets left. Martin Dubravka (£4.0 million) and Maxime Esteve (£3.9 million).
Could set-piece specialist James Ward-Prowse (£5.6m) change? We’ll see.
Then there’s United. If Michael Carrick’s side continue their unbeaten run, this stretch offers a good number of chances for crucial wins that would boost the chances of a return to Champions League football in 2026/2027.
Bruno Fernandes (£9.8m) is approaching (or in the eyes of many already has) must-have status due to its multiple routes to FPL points, while Diogo Dalot (£4.5m) has quietly moved on to seven attacking returns (one goal, six assists). Bryan Mbeumo (£8.6m) has played up front more often than not under the interim boss, with three goals in four to prove it.
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