Guides
FPL guides
Short, plain-English guides to the rules and decisions that matter most in Fantasy Premier League.
- FPL chips explainedWhat each Fantasy Premier League chip does, when the first set expires, and the best times to play them in 2026/27.
- How FPL price changes workWhy Fantasy Premier League player prices rise and fall, how selling prices are calculated, and how to time transfers to protect your team value.
- How FPL scoring worksHow Fantasy Premier League players score points in 2026/27: minutes, goals, assists, clean sheets, defensive contributions, bonus points and deductions.
- Blank and double gameweeksWhat blank and double gameweeks are in Fantasy Premier League, why they happen, and how to plan your chips and transfers around them.
- How to pick your FPL captainA simple checklist for choosing your Fantasy Premier League captain: fixtures, form, minutes, home advantage and when to go against the crowd.
- Free transfers and points hitsHow Fantasy Premier League free transfers work, how many you can save, what a points hit costs, and when taking a hit is worth it.