FPL Captain Picks — GW31 2025/26
Best captain choices ranked by form, fixtures & upside. Updated daily.
Top Captain Picks GW31
Ranked by a composite of form, fixture difficulty, and season output
| # | Player | Team | Pos | Form | Pts | Next Fixture | Own% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Fernandes | MUN | MID | 11.5 | 189 | LEE (H) | 44.8% |
| 2 | Saliba | ARS | DEF | 11.0 | 107 | BOU (H) | 13.3% |
| 3 | Gordon | NEW | MID | 10.5 | 98 | CRY (A) | 7.6% |
| 4 | N.Williams | NFO | DEF | 10.0 | 104 | AVL (H) | 3.1% |
| 5 | Gabriel | ARS | DEF | 9.0 | 173 | BOU (H) | 42.9% |
| 6 | Bernardo | MCI | MID | 9.0 | 81 | CRY (H) | 0.6% |
| 7 | Beto | EVE | FWD | 9.0 | 76 | BRE (A) | 2.7% |
| 8 | Canvot | CRY | DEF | 11.0 | 48 | MCI (A) | 0.1% |
| 9 | Richards | CRY | DEF | 10.0 | 114 | MCI (A) | 2.5% |
| 10 | Cunha | MUN | MID | 7.0 | 117 | LEE (H) | 8.4% |
| 11 | Welbeck | BHA | FWD | 7.0 | 106 | BUR (A) | 5.4% |
| 12 | J.Gomes | WOL | MID | 7.0 | 92 | WHU (A) | 0.4% |
| 13 | Bijol | LEE | DEF | 9.0 | 66 | MUN (A) | 0.5% |
| 14 | Lacroix | CRY | DEF | 9.0 | 128 | MCI (A) | 4.7% |
| 15 | Szoboszlai | LIV | MID | 7.0 | 123 | FUL (H) | 14.1% |
Differential Captain Options
Under 15% ownership — high risk, high reward
| Player | Team | Form | Own% | Next Fixture | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saliba | ARS | 11.0 | 13.3% | BOU (H) | Hot form, decent fixture |
| Gordon | NEW | 10.5 | 7.6% | CRY (A) | Hot form, decent fixture |
| N.Williams | NFO | 10.0 | 3.1% | AVL (H) | Hot form, decent fixture |
| Bernardo | MCI | 9.0 | 0.6% | CRY (H) | Hot form, decent fixture |
| Beto | EVE | 9.0 | 2.7% | BRE (A) | Hot form, decent fixture |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I captain in FPL GW31?
Top captain picks for GW31 include B.Fernandes, Saliba, Gordon. These combine high form with favourable fixtures.
How do I pick the best FPL captain?
Look for: (1) high form rating, (2) favourable fixture (FDR 1-2), (3) plays at home, (4) attacking position, (5) penalty taker. Form over fixtures is the golden rule.
Should I captain a differential in FPL?
Differential captains (under 15% owned) offer huge rank gains if they haul. Good options this week: Saliba (13.3%), Gordon (7.6%), N.Williams (3.1%).
Is it better to captain a midfielder or forward?
Midfielders in FPL get 5 points per goal (vs 4 for forwards) plus clean sheet points if eligible. All else equal, captain the midfielder — but a premium forward on penalties with a great fixture can be better.