Fantasy Premier League guide
FPL Gameweek 7 Tips
Captain picks, popular transfers, low-owned differentials, player availability and fixture information calculated from the latest official FPL data.
Deadline: 17 October 2026 at 11:00 UK time
Best captain candidates for Gameweek 7
The shortlist combines recent form, current Gameweek points and season output. Check team news before locking your captain.
| Player | Club | Price | Form | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Cuyper | BHA | £5.2m | 10.5 | 38.5% |
| Henderson | CHE | £4.9m | 10.0 | 0.7% |
| Cunha | MUN | £7.9m | 10.0 | 6.7% |
| Dewsbury-Hall | EVE | £6.6m | 8.0 | 6.0% |
| Cherki | MCI | £7.9m | 9.0 | 35.3% |
Most-bought transfer targets
These players have the highest transfer activity before GW7. Popularity is a market signal, not a guarantee of points.
| Player | Club | Price | Form | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Cuyper | BHA | £5.2m | 10.5 | 38.5% |
| Cherki | MCI | £7.9m | 9.0 | 35.3% |
| Groß | BHA | £6.1m | 10.0 | 42.6% |
| João Pedro | CHE | £7.8m | 6.0 | 71.6% |
| Rogers | CHE | £7.9m | 5.5 | 46.4% |
Differential picks under 10% ownership
Low ownership can help your rank when the underlying form is strong. Balance upside against minutes and injury risk.
| Player | Club | Price | Form | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | CHE | £4.9m | 10.0 | 0.7% |
| Cunha | MUN | £7.9m | 10.0 | 6.7% |
| Dewsbury-Hall | EVE | £6.6m | 8.0 | 6.0% |
| McGinn | AVL | £5.4m | 8.0 | 2.7% |
| Vuskovic | BHA | £5.1m | 8.0 | 4.9% |
Gameweek 7 fixtures
EVE vs CHE Home FDR 4 · Away FDR 3BRE vs LIV Home FDR 4 · Away FDR 3FUL vs HUL Home FDR 2 · Away FDR 3MCI vs IPS Home FDR 2 · Away FDR 5NEW vs AVL Home FDR 3 · Away FDR 3BOU vs SUN Home FDR 3 · Away FDR 3BHA vs CRY Home FDR 2 · Away FDR 4LEE vs MUN Home FDR 4 · Away FDR 3NFO vs ARS Home FDR 4 · Away FDR 3TOT vs COV Home FDR 2 · Away FDR 3
Injuries and availability
Recheck press conferences and official updates near the deadline. Availability data can change quickly.
- Szoboszlai: Hamstring injury - 25% chance of playing
- Schade: Shoulder injury - 75% chance of playing
- Gibbs-White: Muscular injury - 75% chance of playing
- Isak: Thigh injury - 25% chance of playing
- Gakpo: Ankle injury - 25% chance of playing
- Shaw: Unspecified injury - 75% chance of playing