FPL Podcast from BBC Sport
Join ABB, Statman Dave and Chris Sutton every gameweek as they discuss, digress and debate all things FPL (Fantasy Premier League). The podcast provides expert analysis, tips, and banter for football fans managing their fantasy teams.
Episodes
The Season Finale
It's time to hand out the trophies as the FPL season comes to a close.Has Chris achieved the unthinkable? Has Ali found a way to defend his crown? Can Statman Dave secure the Sutton Death title for the pod?Comedian and jubilant Arsenal fan Luke Kempner joins the pod and a listener tries to buy his way into H2H Division One for next season.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on Wha
Is the Sutton treble on?
With Clough and Taylor on the brink of a historic FPL treble, the pod are joined by his closest rival in H2H Division One Ewan Sturrock.Will Arsenal assets be rotated? Are Spurs and West Ham the way to go with survival on the line? Should managers using team leaks be removed from FPL?Sutton Death revolves around Pep Guardiola and a listener delivers his big findings from a little research.To get i
And the new?
With just 2 gameweeks to go, the pod are joined by the current world number one in FPL, Erik Ibsen, as he looks to seal the title in his first ever season.Who's the best captaincy option in gameweek 37? When should Chris play his bench boost? Did producer Joe get Erik on in hopes to sabotage him?There's an FPL-themed Sutton Death and the pod reaches a new corner of the world.To get in touch - emai
AI, DI and other FPL tools
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by host of Fantasy Football Hub, Jack Ukiah.Should we be getting Crystal Palace players for their tricky double? Is artificial intelligence or Dave intelligence better for our FPL teams? Who on the pod would suit bleach blonde hair?An all-timer wrong answer sees an early end to Sutton Death and Chris calls for more journalistic integrit
Rolling the dices
With just 4 gameweeks to go, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave talk FPL strategy along with a very committed listener in Japan.Should you jump on the Gibbs-White bandwagon? Can we pick Chelsea players again? Who's the best Race Across the World partner for Chris?Dave struggles with a back problem and Ali rides his luck after enraging the listeners.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.c
Bunk beds, headbutts and haircuts
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by former England captain Steph Houghton to look ahead to blank Gameweek 34.It's getting tight at the top with Ali and Chris level on points, but on very different chip strategies, while Dave's recovering from a stag-do in Barcelona.Can you trust any Arsenal attackers to deliver? Should Salah be given another chance? Will Chris and Dave
Snooker Loopy
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back ahead of double gameweek 33 and are joined by former World snooker champion (and FPL obsessive) Neil Robertson.Which Manchester City assets should you go for? Can you trust Chelsea players? Can Ali play snooker without a stool?Sutton Death focuses on big-spending Chelsea and a listener admits to a FPL faux pas.To get in touch - email fpl@
Bazball or Bruce-Ball?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by golf correspondent Iain Carter ahead of the Masters in Augusta, which you'll be able to hear live across 5 Live, Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.Now we know who's doubling in Gameweek 33 and blanking in Gameweek 34, the pod discuss the best strategy to follow.Should you wildcard this week? Will Chris be able to follow Dave's explanations
Wildcard Week?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by 5 Live Tennis Correspondent Russell Fuller.Which chips should you use during the International break? Which Manchester City players should be in your squad? How should you prepare for the double gameweek?Sutton Death goes a bit wrong, and Alistair learns new slang.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 08
Winter Olympic heroes and Scooby-Doo impressions
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Winter Olympic silver medalist Grant Hardie.How should you negotiate the Gameweek 31 blanks? Is Bruno Fernandes the only safe option as captain? Is there sledging in curling?One of Team GB's curling heroes Grant Hardie is involved in a dramatic finish in Sutton Death and a listener email brings up everyone's favourite topic - fiscal
The Pedro Problem
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 30 alongside BBC commentator Chris Coles.Is it time to bring in Liverpool players? How should you prepare for Manchester City's blank? Who will Dave's Differential be?Chris Sutton takes on Chris Coles in a heated FA Cup-themed Sutton Death, and Ali debates bringing in Mo Salah.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.u
Dave's Differential
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by FPL expert Gianni Buttice.What's going on at Aston Villa? When's the perfect time to play your chips? Is it cheating to use team-leaks in FPL?There's a Chelsea themed Sutton Death, and Dave launches a new feature.
Dave Loses the Plot
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by The Athletic writer and podcaster Carl Anka.Are Manchester United players fun to use in FPL? Should Bournemouth feature in your team? How should Premier League players take their penalties?Chris Sutton reveals his pre-match warm up routine whilst Carl and Dave face-off in Sutton Death.
Maverick Moves
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to discuss FPL alongside former Everton midfielder Leon Osman.Will Haaland play this gameweek? Is it time to turn to Brentford? What's the best atmosphere in world sport?Chris and Leon take on Championship Sutton Death and Chris considers a name change.
Double Gameweeks, Triple Captains and Wildcard Strategies
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to discuss FPL alongside Fantasy Football expert Holly Shand.When should you play your Wildcard? Is Gabriel the best Triple Captain option? Is it time to look to Crystal Palace defenders?Alistair makes an apology after last week's Sutton Death scandal, whilst this week's game is very tough.
Joao Pedro: Banished to Captain?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 25 alongside impressionist Luke Kempner and comedian and Love Island narrator Iain Stirling.Who should you captain this week? Time to go all in on Manchester United? What would Mikel Arteta say if 'Own Goal' was his player?There's a doubles game of Sutton Death and Iain and Luke reveal which comedians are the bes
Is Haaland's time up?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 24 alongside Glenn Murray. Which Manchester United players are the most valuable? Who should you captain after Haaland's poor form? Should you use team leaks to help your squad selection?There's a thrilling game of Sutton Death which goes right to the wire, and Alistair Bruce-Ball reveals his strange Strasbourg
Time To Turn To Manchester United?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 23 alongside Eilidh Barbour. Is it time to jump on Manchester United players? Should Marc Guehi be in your team after his transfer to Manchester City? Would Chris Sutton be good at pickleball? There's a big shock as Alistair takes on Eilidh in Sutton Death, and we hear from the FPL World number 3.To get in touch
The Semenyo Dilemma
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 22 alongside Only the Poets lead vocalist and guitarist Tommy Longhurst.What should we do with Semenyo? Which Manchester United players might thrive under Michael Carrick? Where's the best night out in Berlin?Tempers flare as Tommy takes on Chris in FA Cup Sutton Death, and Chris reveals further tensions have ari
Sore losers and New Year's plans
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back from their Christmas break to reflect on a busy festive period in FPL and plan ahead for the rest of the season - as well as discussing the fallout from the controversial quiz against The Commentators' View.Should we be getting Ollie Watkins in our teams? Is there any Spurs player worth owning? Will Ian Dennis ever come on the pod again?O
You're Better Than That: FPL vs TCV
The FPL Podcast from BBC Sport takes on The Commentator's View in 5 Live's annual football quiz. Will John Murray and Ian Dennis beat Chris Sutton and Statman Dave? Will Ali Bruce-Ball stay impartial as quizmaster? And will they all stay friends?Five rounds:
04:10 Clash of the Commentators
20:25 Articulate
27:35 Guesstimation
38:40 Sutton Death
48:25 Book round
Cunha, camembert and Christmas songs
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss the big FPL issues ahead of the festive fixtures with the help of Listener Spud.Was Dave wrong about Ekitike? How should we replace the injured Bruno Fernandes? Can AI save the Listener's Lions?Video games and board games are on the table for Sutton Death and Spud has another superb song up his sleeve.Make sure you enter your team into the
Is it Ekitike time?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 17 with the help of Radio 4's Today Programme Sport Presenter Mike Williams.With Hugo Ekitike scoring twice for Liverpool, is it time to bring him in? Is Dominic Calvert-Lewin the new bargain striker we need? How many Christmas jumpers is too many? Will Chris figure out how his new phone works in time for Saturda
Finally, some expert advice
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave bring in the expert help of @ Let’s Talk FPL Andy. With playing Wolves on Saturday, how do you best maximise Arsenal’s star players? Does Saka come in for Haaland as captain? And how does Andy suggest you use your five free transfers? Plus, there’s a Manchester United/ Fifa World Cup cross-over in Sutton Death.Make sure you enter your team into t
The Haaland Triple Captain Support Group
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 15 alongside BBC commentator Chris Wise – with all four of them Triple Captaining Erling Haaland for his blank against Leeds.
Can we trust Liverpool again? Is the Conference League ruining Crystal Palace assets? Does Boston actually have a football team?
Ali takes on Chris Wise in a controversial Sutton Death
Free Hits, special pants and big feet
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave debate the big FPL issues ahead of Gameweek 13. The pod are joined by The Maccabees guitarist and Tailenders podcast regular Felix White.Is this the week to Triple-Captain Haaland or use the Free Hit? Does Chris know which players are in his team? Are there reasons to be cheerful despite England’s Ashes defeat?Felix and Dave go head-to-head on a f
Bench Boost tips and average Joe
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave return from international duty to look ahead to Gameweek 12 and discuss the big issues in the FPL world. Producer Joe, currently sitting top of the BBC Sport League and 23rd in the world, comes on to share some of his infinite wisdom.Is this a week to get away from captaining Haaland? When's the right time to bench boost? Will producer Joe keep hi
Firing from the hip
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by the pod's favourite Frenchman Julien Laurens to preview Gameweek 11. Should you triple-up on Arsenal defenders? Will Dave and Chris actually triple-captain Haaland against Liverpool? Is Dave right in saying the game's gone?ABB takes on Jules in a Champions League/Euros themed Sutton Death and the pod's new name is causing a listener
Get your chips in order!
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by former England scrum half Danny Care to re-find the fun in fantasy football. Is it time to go big on Crystal Palace players, with Munoz, Sarr and Mateta? What about utilising Manchester United’s defence? Dave dishes out his chip strategy, answering: which gameweek is best to triple captain Haaland? There’s a short edition of Sutton D
Should we banish Joao Pedro?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by comedian Luke Kempner to discuss the big FPL (and Celebrity Traitors) topics of the week. WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Can Ali rekindle his love of FPL? Is it time to sell Joao Pedro and Viktor Gyokeres? Can we finally trust Reece James? Why didn’t the faithfuls banish Jonathan Ross last week?A slightly different Sutton Death sees Chris
Flat batteries and famous Barry's
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave talk all things FPL ahead of Gameweek 8. Dave finally gives into Haaland, but should we be giving up on our Liverpool assets already? Is Reijnders overrated? Will Chris ever get the name of the pod right? Will Barry from the AA fix Ali’s car in time?H2H Division One leader Natalie Pike joins the pod for a very competitive Sutton Death and a liste
Time to give Salah the boot?
Alistair Bruce-Ball (still giddy from Europe's Ryder Cup win), Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss FPL's hot topics ahead of Gameweek 7. The big question this week is whether or not it's time to ditch the underperforming Mo Salah from your FPL teams? Dave doesn't know what to do.Also, DefCon rears its head again - is it overpowered in FPL this season?Mike Minay also joins the pod and takes on Da
Too early for Isak and is it time to Triple Captain Haaland?
Alistair Bruce-Ball (live from Bethpage on Ryder Cup duty), Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss FPL's hot topics ahead of Gameweek 6. Dave has wildcarded out of the blue but has he gone too early with Alexander Isak in to the team? Should you Triple Captain Erling Haaland against Burnley? Is Clough and Taylor's lead too big already?5 Live Sport presenter Steve Crossman takes on Chris in Sutton D
Wildcard Chris and Dull Dave
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave debate the big FPL issues ahead of Gameweek 5. Top of the table Chris has wildcarded, while Dave has gone all boring in the search for Defensive Contribution points.Is it time to drop Mo Salah for Erling Haaland? Should we be getting Cole Palmer back in? Can we give up on Aston Villa players?In Sutton Death, Ali tries to defend the pod's perfect r
Deadline Day musings
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton return ahead of Gameweek 4. Chris still sits top of the pile, while Dave lays out an early Wildcard draft.Should Alexander Isak go straight into your team, and is it time to get Jack Grealish in too?Sutton Death features big money moves, both in the Premier League and the IPL, and the pod goes international once again – this time, from Cape Verd
Too early to Wildcard?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Clinton Morrison to wrap up Gameweek 2 with the temptation of an early Wildcard looming large.Mo Salah is inevitable when it comes to FPL, but was Dominik Szoboszlai robbed of an assist for Liverpool's last-gasp winner at St James' Park? Semenyo and Brennan Johnson are grabbing Dave's attention ahead of Gameweek 3, and Chris and Clin
Knee-jerk reactions as Reijnders returns
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by BBC commentator John Acres after a successful first week of FPL.Manchester City are the talk of the pod after Tijjani Reijnders made an impact scoring a goal and getting an assist, but should you have him on your team?Find out who Dave's differential pick is ahead of Gameweek 2, and John & Ali go head-to-head in a tricky game of
Team reveals: Two Burnley keepers and Doku again?!
With just a few days before the new Premier League season, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and eventually Statman Dave reveal their FPL teams. Reigning BBC Sport League champion Max Littleproud picks the Listener's Lions team and 2023/24 FPL overall champion Jonas Sand Labakk picks the Rest of the World Listener's team. Plus Statman Dave takes on Max in the first Sutton Death of the season.Make
The pod is BACK! (sort of)
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for the new FPL season with a shiny new name which they’re all a massive fan of!The gang discuss the changes in the FPL rules, who’s going to benefit from them and most importantly, is Chris finally going to go it alone?Plus make sure you enter your team into the BBC Sport League! The all-important code is bbcfpl.
The Season Finale
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for the final episode of the season.With Bruce ahead by 4 points going into the final gameweek, the pressure was on Dave to catch him.
One of them made a blunder with their captaincy and came up short.Comedian and actor Luke Kempner joins the pod as Head-to-Head Division 1 went down to the wire.And Max Littleproud, who finished 5th in the
End of season differentials & rivals face-off
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave have all of the latest FPL advice ahead of the end of the season. Which differentials should you target as the season draws to a close? Are Chris Wood or Bryan Mbeumo good options, or should you target the clubs a the bottom of the Premier League to make up the points difference? Dave remains coy over his gameweek 37 plans as the battle for the le
No-shows & Bench Boost woes
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton return as Gameweek 32 concludes. Ahead of a Gameweek full of doubles, potential punishments for a possible no-show are discussed.A bench boost works wonders for this week's guest Chris Wise, but the same chip doesn't pay off for Ali.Sutton Death features the most prolific goalscorers and playmakers in Premier League history, and there's a bold s
Psychologists, free hits and the Masters
Alistair Bruce-Ball is in Augusta in the USA for this week's episode ahead of the first golf major of the year, the Masters. He joins UK-based Chris Sutton and Statman Dave to look at the winners and losers from Gameweeks 30 and 31, and they plan how best to use the remaining chips in the last seven gameweeks. We also find out about the house-sharing arrangements in Augusta - which of the 5 Live g
Blanks, doubles, and Clough & Taylor’s troubles
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back ahead of Gameweek 30. There’s changes afoot after the FA Cup quarter-finals, and the Rest of the World take the lead.The Taylor to Chris’ Clough joins the pod to talk strategy, as well as take on Statman in a goalkeeper-themed Sutton Death.Last week’s People’s Pep returns to lock in her transfers and look ahead to Gameweek 31.
Claret & Who and the Curse of Matthew
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back after the international break. The Listeners now lead the title race after Bruno Fernandes' 17-point haul in Gameweek 29.With the season drawing to a close, what chips should you use and when should you use them?Charlie Shepherd – the FPL wonderkid from Bristol – takes on Ali in Sutton Death, and an Aston Villa-supporting People’s Pep s
Maverick gamble pays off & Sutton Death controversy
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back after Gameweek 28.Chris falls further behind in the title race, with the Listeners hot on the heels of Bruce after their Wildcard gamble last week paid dividends.Statman ponders playing a Free Hit ahead of a Blank Gameweek 29, and eyes up Bruno Fernandes following a fruitful spell for the Manchester United captain.This week’s People’s P
Expert advice & Chris takes a plunge
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton & Statman Dave are joined by Andy from Let’s Talk FPL for all the hints and tips ahead of gameweek 25.Cody Gakpo or Luis Diaz? Arne Slot or Unai Emery? Statman Dave & Andy give their thoughts on how to play your Assistant Manager chip and which Liverpool assets are the best long-term options.It’s a pod of learning for Chris Sutton after taking up a new, ve
Moyes magic & the Woodchopper’s hat-trick
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back after Gameweek 24. Statman scores a century after a hat-trick from the Woodchopper and a brace from Jean-Philippe Mateta at Old Trafford.Everyone played the all-new Assistant Manager Chip, and everyone was rewarded, after both David Moyes and Arne Slot’s sides won comfortably with clean sheets.The podcast tackles the age-old hole-in-one
Chris on top in GW22 & Dave gets the hairdryer treatment
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back after Gameweek 22.Chris has an unusually successful week after some big hauls from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kevin de Bruyne and, of course, the Woodchopper.There’s plagiarism amongst the FPL Community, and Dave gets questioned about his WhatsApp group chat etiquette after a successful week.Kelly Somers joins the pod ahead of Gameweek 23,
Doubles, blanks and missing buses
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by former Brighton striker Glenn Murray to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.Following the news of the rescheduled Merseyside Derby, find out when the blank and double gameweeks fall into the season.Do you need to plan ahead? Or sell some key players to make room for double gameweek assets?Statman Dave advises what to do with Nicol
Chris signs Haaland, & Paul the Traitor returns!
With the FA Cup taking precedent this weekend, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave look ahead to next week and Gameweek 21.Paul Gorton from the Traitors returns to the pod as this week's guest, and in true Traitors fashion, Chris has finally signed Erling Haaland!Is Mo Salah still the go-to captaincy choice for this week despite travelling to face Nottingham Forest?And Andrew is bac
Three wise men and a doctor
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to preview gameweek 20 of Fantasy Premier League.Actor and Doctor in Coronation Street Rick Bithell, joins to pod to get some Wildcard advice as we enter the second part of the season. Salah and Palmer are crucial, but who should you add to your midfield to create a differential Wildcard squad?Plus, the listener sparks controversy with an
Saka's points to subside while Salah's continue to provide
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back after Gameweek 17.Mo Salah continues his excellent season with a huge return in Liverpool's 6-3 rout at Spurs, while Alexander Isak bags a hat-trick against Ipswich.There's an update from Dr. Dave on FPL favourite Bukayo Saka after he picked up a hamstring injury away at Crystal Palace. Who should you be brining in to replace the Arsena
Big feet, big hands and an Olympic swimmer
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Olympic bronze medallist Steve Parry ahead of gameweek 15 of FPL.They talk goalkeepers after Martinez, Ramsdale and Vicario are all ruled out. But what attributes does Chris look for in a shot-stopper?Statman Dave advises which differential players you should bring in if you’re looking to sell Haaland.Plus, Steve sets a challenge for
Time to sell Haaland?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back after Gameweek Nine. The Woodchopper is at it again, and the Tommy Templates finally consider selling Erling Haaland.Statman analyses Haaland's points per £million value, and why Wolves' differentials could come into the fold in upcoming gameweeks.The listener talks us through a fierce rivalry, and goes head-to-head with Bruce in Sutton
Gunners misfiring & triple captaining Haaland
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton return after Gameweek Eight. It was another bad weekend for Arsenal assets, and another blank for Erling Haaland.Chris moves up in the mini-league, and Dave considers drastic measures to keep the pace… triple captain Haaland vs Southampton? Sutton Death returns to football, and a well-loved lumberjack steals the show in the Listener Lowdown.
Premium player problems as Gameweek Eight looms
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton discuss the latest FPL developments. How is everyone looking ahead of Gameweek 8? A bad week for Dave as Chris makes up ground…Erling Haaland could blank for the third consecutive week for the first time ever, ahead of an enticing run of fixtures for Pep Guardiola’s side… should you stick or twist with Man City’s no.9?Sutton Death takes on an ac
Pick Palmer & sell Saka?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.They're joined by French football journalist Julien Laurens to discuss a hit-or-miss gameweek 6 wildcard.Cole Palmer scored four against Brighton but should you get him in your team? And, is Saka the right player to sell and make space in your budget?Plus, test your knowledge of nationalities with
A Week 6 Wildcard
Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton are joined by former Everton midfielder Leon Osman.Ahead of gameweek 6, find out which players should be in your wildcard squad as we talk wildcard essentials and differentials.Has Chris Sutton finally found support for wanting to ban Haaland from FPL?Plus, Sutton Death goes back to basics with a classic footballing contest.
Petition to ban Haaland?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave have the latest advice from Fantasy Premier League – is having a good team in gameweek 4 bad for the long term?Chris puts forward his petition to ban Erling Haaland from fantasy football and Dave ranks the best premium midfielders for your team.Who should you pick as your captain this weekend? Is it too much of a risk to back Haaland against Arsen
Securing Salah and Dr Dave returns
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss the latest Fantasy Premier League advice ahead of gameweek 4.They discuss captaincy – should you give the armband to Salah or Haaland? Is Salah now an essential part of your team or should you be looking at alternative options to maximise the Liverpool coverage?Doctor Dave makes his long-awaited return to the clinic – which players should
Tommy Template with Haaland or Salah?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are together again and are joined by comedian and impressionist Luke Kempner to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.After weeks of teasing, Statman Dave finally makes his secret announcement - and what do Mikel Arteta, Jürgen Klopp and Arsène Wenger think of it?They also talk about the latest advice - is it boring to go for a 'Tommy Template' t
Differentials, Expected Goals and Suttoninho!
Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by this week’s guest host John Acres to discuss the latest in Fantasy Premier League ahead of gameweek 3.They talk chips – does anyone regret not using the triple captain in gameweek 2? Is it too early to wildcard? And who are the best differentials to target? Has Savinho passed the eye test, or should we be looking at Chelsea’s hat-trick hero Noni Madueke?
Haaland, early chips, and Denno at the wheel
Chris Sutton, Statman Dave and Ian Dennis talk all things Fantasy Premier League.Is it too early to play your triple captain chip on Haaland against Ipswich? Statman Dave advises whether to play the chip early or keep hold of it for a later date.Why have so many people got Manchester United's Mazraoui in for gameweek 2?And, it's a very short-lived game of Sutton Death.
FPL deadline day is upon us!
Alistair Bruce-Ball & Chris Sutton are joined by FPL expert Gianni Butticè to help them build their teams.Can you make a team with both Haaland and Salah? Or is there only room for one?Find out which budget players are the best assets, and which teams to target for the first gameweeks of the season.Plus make sure you enter your team into the BBC Sport League! The all-important code is bbcfpl.
FPL and Fantasy 606 are back!
The Premier League is back and so is your favourite FPL podcast!Join Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton as they look forward to a new season of Fantasy 606.Plus, listen out for the all-important code to the overall Fantasy 606 league.
Fantasy 606: The big finale
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to chat all things Fantasy Premier League in a bumper last episode of the season.Find out who won the all important mini-league title, and how the joint team got on against the rest of the FPL community.Geraint Owen joins the pod as the overall winner of Fantasy 606, but what is he doing to celebrate his victory?Plus, get a taste for what
Fantasy 606: One gameweek to go!
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave look ahead to the final gameweek in FPL this season.Middlesbrough first-team coach Jonathan Woodgate joins the pod to discuss defending his head-to-head title and his fantasy season so far.Statman Dave advises which players are best picks for gameweek 38. Should you go differential? Will Salah start for Liverpool in Klopp’s last game of the season
Fantasy 606: Double Differentials
On this week’s Fantasy 606, tensions are frayed between the trio as the season heads towards its climax. There’s a new leader in the mini-league – how will that affect the joint team?They discuss the latest injury news – what’s the best way to optimise a bench boost in gameweek 37? Which players should you be targeting? Who should you steer clear of?Plus Leon Osman joins the pod for a game of Sutt
Fantasy 606: All For One and One For All
This week on Fantasy 606, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by musician and lead singer of The Horrors Faris Badwan.They discuss all of the fallout from last week including a rogue wildcard and a missed deadline as well as looking ahead to the upcoming gameweek 36.Plus Faris takes on Ali in an orchestral-themed game of Sutton Death.
Fantasy 606: Delay the Wildcard?
On this week’s Fantasy 606, Alistair Bruce Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back with the latest Fantasy Premier League advice.This week’s advice ranges from delaying a possible gameweek 35 wildcard to the must-have players from the teams with double gameweeks this week. Who are the must-haves as the season draws to a close?Plus, Scottish football presenter and reporter Eilidh Barbour drops
Fantasy 606: Confident Carl and double differentials
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things FPL.Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.They’re joined by The Athletic’s Carl Anka who discusses his season so far and whether you should pick Manchester United assets going into the last few weeks of the season.Dave gives us some differential options for
Bench Boosting and Mushroom Soup
Fantasy 606 comes stateside this week ahead of the Masters at Augusta National as Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by the BBC’s Football Correspondent John Murray.They discuss chip strategies for the next few weeks and which differentials you should target towards the end of the season. Is now the time to go with a rogue captain pick?And in Sutton Death, it’s a comment
Fantasy 606: Wise moves and the wrong moon
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.BBC commentator Chris Wise joins the pod to talk about his successful season.Statman Dave advises the best player to pick as captain ahead of gameweek 32.Plus, it’s hat-tricks galore in Sutton Death.
Fantasy 606: Shaw-ly not another FPL game?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League.They discuss which players to include from Arsenal and Manchester City ahead of their match this weekend.Hear all the fallout from gameweek 29 as we look ahead to gameweek 30. What's the new FPL game everyone's talking about?Plus, Megan Hughes joins the pod for an eventful game of Sutton Death.
Fantasy 606: Free Hit or no Free Hit?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave have all of the latest advice ahead of gameweek 29.Is it time to free hit? How many players is enough to make do or is it time to use the free hit chip?Statman Dave has all the advice on what a potential free hit team could look like, and looks ahead to must-haves for a potential gameweek 30 wildcard.Plus, Steve Crossman returns for a Sutton Death
Fantasy 606: Bullethead, Sticks, Dobby and the nerds
On this week’s Fantasy 606, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Iain Stirling and Luke Kempner to talk about their teams and to discuss which moves to make ahead of this week’s double gameweek and next week’s blank gameweek. Who should be captain? And is it time for the wildcard?It’s double trouble in this week’s Sutton Death which takes on a Liverpool theme.Plus, find
Fantasy 606: Stack up on Spurs
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave have the latest FPL advice.Ahead of upcoming blank and double gameweeks, they discuss how best to set up your team to maximise your points over the next few weeks.They talk about which Tottenham players to bring in, and how to play your chips in the next couple of weeks. They also discuss captaincy for this week – should you captain Erling Haaland
Fantasy 606: Wildcard now or ‘finagle’ on through?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Natalie Pike.Following Haaland’s performance in double gameweek 25, Natalie Pike joins the podcast to talk about how her season is going as she aims for promotion from Division 2.They discuss whether it’s time to wildcard – plus all the advice on which players are must-haves ahead of blank gameweek 26. Plus Natalie takes on Ali in a
Fantasy 606: Time for triple captain?
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back ahead of double gameweek 25.Manchester City and Liverpool are the big talking points but how many members of each team should you have? And is this week the best time to use your triple captain chip?Radio 1 DJ Rickie Haywood-Williams joins the pod for some FPL advice and to play a game of Sutton Death.Plus, the listener lowdown goes down
