Planet FPL - The Fantasy Football Podcast
A show looking at and reviewing all the gameweeks in the Premier League's Official Fantasy Football game. We review all the upcoming games, players, stats as well as a wrap up show after each game week showing how well we did (or didn't!)
Hecke Of A Transfer | Planet FPL S. 10 Ep. 15 | GW9 Review | Fantasy Premier League
On the Gameweek 9 review, Suj's Wildcard went reasonably well and James bought a Tottenham player who delivered big after he said he might.
All the games covered as usual and that includes Arsenal's win at Liverpool which will only increase the demand for Arsenal defensive assets this week. Similiar can be said for high flying Brighton assets too after their 1-0 victory at Manchester City.
Plus, many of the Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Tottenham players attracting interest delivered though James raises caution about one he owns. Fulham impressed but concern has increased for Crystal Palace...
The Weekender ep. 53 | Planet FPL 2026/27
On the Weekender this week with Su and James discussion features:
* Harry Kane's Balon D'Or victory
* Fleetwood Town beating Arsenal on penalties
* Carabao Cup round-up
* Wenger's offside law proposal blocked
* FPL Team leaks
* GW9 Free Hit Drafts
* GW9 Wildcard Drafts - which gets extended coverage this week as Suj is on Wildcard
Today on Patreon: The Differential Show GW9 Preview (IT+) & The GW8 Team News Stream (AT)
Tomorrow on Planet FPL: James presents the GW9 deadline Stream, exclusively on the Planet...
Newcastle v Everton | CotC with Simon Bibby & Sean Norton | Planet FPL 2026/27
On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Newcastle fan Simon Bibby and Everton fan Sean Norton ahead of two meetings between the sides this week.
Before Monday's league encounter the sides meet in the Carabao Cup tie with the winners travelling to Arsenal's conquerors Fleetwood Town. Does that now take on extra significance for two sides who have both won the same number of league games as they have lost.
Plus all the key FPL assets covered including investing in Thierno Barry or Will Osula short-term, if Malick Thiaw and Yoane Wissa have...
Ask James | Wednesday October 28th | Planet FPL 2026/27
On James' live stream today a new FPL template is forming any it feels like everyone has either done Joao Pedro to Nicolas Jackson or about to do it. But Alexander Isak is gaining interest too despite facing Arsenal this weekend.
Plus, assets from Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brighton and Tottenham all feature heavily, Wildcard picks, benching dilemmas, DEFCON defenders and lots more...
Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Newcastle United v Everton with Simon Bibby & Sean Norton
Today on Patreon: Tot & Ham (BT+) & The FPL...
Picking Cherries | The Fan View With Neil Grover | Planet FPL 2026/27
It's been a historic week for AFC Bournemouth, a 3-0 victory against AC Milan was followed by their third 3-0 win at Old Trafford in the last four years, and now with both an attractive short and long-term fixture schedule their FPL assets are in demand.
Cherries fan Neil Grover joins James to discuss Bournemouth's start to the season, want playing in and winning in Europe means to the club, and improvements that have now meant they have won four games in a row without conceding.
Plus, all the key FPL assets discussed, which right...
Gone With The Wind | Planet FPL S. 10 Ep. 14 | GW8 Review | Fantasy Premier League
A blustery weekend of football in the Premier League and an outcomes that have left some Premier League managers on the brink of a change and many FPL managers wanting to make changes of their own.
Bruno Fernandes benched, Joao Pedro absent, zero pointers for Rayan Cherki and Pascal Gross, Cole Palmer sent off and there were many more woes for some popular FPL assets.
But there were returns to be had, Gabriel and Ezri Konsa both scored and kept a clean sheet, Nicolas Jackson scored twice, Erling Haland delivered again.... and so too did...
The Weekender ep. 52 | Planet FPL 2026/27
On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features:
* Tottenham 3-1 Coventry
* PSG 4-2 Barcelona
* Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal
* Como 4-1 Man Utd
* Bayern 2-2 Arsenal
* FPL replacements for Saka
* Bournemouth 3-0 Milan
* Round-up of European results
* GW8 Free Hit & Wildcard Drafts
Today on Patreon: The Differential Show GW8 Preview (IT+) & The GW8 Team News Stream (AT)
Later on Planet FPL: James presents the GW8 deadline Stream, exclusively on the Planet FPL YouTube Channel at 530pm...
Ipswich v Nottingham Forest | CotC with Paul Gaught-Allen & Mark Sutherns | Planet FPL 2026/27
On Clash of the Correspondents it's a preview of the Friday night game as James is joined by Ipswich fan Paul Gaught-Allen and Nottingham Forest fan Mark Sutherns.
Forest fortunately are away having not scored in five in the City Ground in all competitions and they find themselves in the relegation zone, whilst Ipswich should feel content with their return of three wins to date.
Morgan Gibbs-White has been declared fit, should FPL managers be interested in him or cheaper fellow attackers Dan Ndoye or Liam Delap?
Plus, best Ipswich defensive asset, their...
Ask James | Wednesday October 21st | Planet FPL 2026/27
On James' live stream today lots of FPL coverage, featuring benching Brighton assets at Liverpool, GW8 capatincy, the appeal of Johan Manzambi, Bryan Mbeumo is gaining interest, mid priced and enabling defenders, Manchester City assets, further benching dilemmas, there's some 'difficult to call' weekend games, Free Hit options and lots more...
Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest with Paul Gaught-Allen and Mark Sutherns
Today on Patreon: Tot & Ham (IT+) & What The Numbers Say (IT+)
The full Planet FPL schedule for...
That Show With Nico ep. 18 | Planet FPL 2026/27
The Podcast where Nico talks about football the way he wants to with James. On the Podcast...
Nico buys his cousin some football boots (but we're not sure if they've been used!), reaction to Tottenham's win last night, Rio Ferdinand and content creator Saeed had an online fallout, slow penalty run ups, a pen in Bolivia was intentionally let in, Gonzalo Higuain's brother lost his job for the way he spoke to a ref, Andros Townsend got run over by a pitch roller in Thailand and there's a very uniquely named young player at West Brom.
<...He's In Your Head | Planet FPL S. 10 Ep. 13 | GW7 Review | Fantasy Premier League
Suj and James review all the football from Gameweek 7 in the Premier League and the FPL consequences from what we saw on a weekend where Erling Haaland delivered for captainers, but not many other premiums did with Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer and Bruno Fernandes all quiet. Discussion features a theme of whether budget is important this season.
Bryan Mbeumo, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and new buy Johan Manzambi all delivered for James and though new buy Rayan Cherki didn't show for Suj he had a good week too.
Brighton continue to score plenty, this time getting five...
The Weekender ep. 51 | Planet FPL 2026/27
On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features:
* Newcastle's defeat at Coventry & their FPL assets
* Atleti 2-0 Man Utd & Martinez's comments
* LASK 3-6 Liverpool
* Man City 2-4 PSG
* UCL round-up
* Torreense 1-2 Sunderland
* Lyon 3-2 Crystal Palace
* Europa League & Conference League round-up
* Free Hit & Wildcard Drafts
Today on Patreon: The Differential Show GW7 Preview (IT+) & The GW6 Team News Stream (AT)
The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be...
Tottenham v Coventry | CotC with Ricky Saunders & Andrew O'Gorman | Planet FPL 2026/27
On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Tottenham fan Ricky Saunders and Coventry fan Andrew O'Gorman to discuss current matters at their clubs and preview the Monday Night Football at White Hart Lane.
Tottenham are still winless but played well at Old Trafford on Saturday and confidence is growing that positive results will follow. There will be FPL interest too with the likes of Jan Paul Van Hecke, Dominic Solanke and a preference between Mohammed Kudus and Savio covered.
Coventry have won two on the bounce and are up to 14th. Like Monday's...
For Better Or Wirtz | The Fan View With Lauren Harris | Planet FPL 2026/27
Lauren Harris joins James to discuss all things Liverpool on The Fan View including Andoni Iraola's start to the season and expectations ahead of a challenging fixture schedule.
The Reds play in The Champions League tonight and will remain with key trio Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak which will put strain on a squad that is acknowledged as thin and adapting to Iraola's style.
There's conversation on the new signings which has featured an impressive start for Jeremy Jacquet, lively performances from Victor Munoz and the introduction of Liverpool's latest £100m+ signing Bradley B...
Ask James | Tuesday October 13th | Planet FPL 2026/27
On James' live stream today conversation includes reaction to Coventry's victory last night against Newcastle which has some owners now looking to move on Newcastle assets.
Plus, Kevin Schade replacements, benching dilemmas for GW7, Tottenham assets, enablers, dead spots, Arsenal defensive assets, Palmer v Saka v Fernandes and lots more
Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Fan View with Lauren Harris on Liverpool
Today on Patreon: UCL Fantasy MD2 Preview (IT+) & Away Days (AT)
The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can...
Cheat Code | Planet FPL S. 10 Ep. 12 | GW6 Review | Fantasy Premier League
The Premier League returned after the longest mid-season International break and returned with plenty of drama.
Suj and James discuss their gameweek, solutions they may have to replacing an injured Kevin Schade, and all the games from GW6.
Which included a doubtful Joao Pedro not just starting but hauling as Chelsea got five against Bournemouth, under scrutiny Manchester City won comfortably at Anfield, Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds whilst Nottingham Forest were a number of away teams who squandered several big chances.
Another one of them, Tottenham did at least salvage...
The Weekender ep. 50 | Planet FPL 2026/27
On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features:
* David's view on Man City
* Tonda Eckert's suspended ban
* England's positive Nations League performances
* Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal fallout
* Summary of flagged FPL players
* GW6 Free Hit & Wildcard Drafts
Today on Patreon: The Differential Show GW6 Preview (IT+) & The GW6 Team News Stream (IT+)
The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl/posts/content-schedule-171469956
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Sunderland v Brighton | CotC with Spencer Barrowman & Sam Murray | Planet FPL 2026/27
On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Sunderland fan Spencer Barrowman and Brighton fan Sam Murray to discuss the latest at their clubs and FPL assets ahead of Saturday's meeting at The Stadium of Light.
There's coverage of each club's start, upcoming Thursday night adventures, injuries and the key FPL topics featuring covering Dan Ballard, Enzo Le Fee, Luka Vuskovic, vs Maxim De Cuyper, Pascal Gross, best eleven's and lots more.
Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Weekender ep.50
Today on Patreon: Who Scored First Quiz (IT+) & James Plays...
A Man City Perspective | The Fan View with Jonny Pringle | Planet FPL 2026/27
James is joined by Manchester City fan and Correspondent Jonny Pringle to hear the City view on the guilty charges handed to them by the Independent Commission.
Conversation includes Jonny's reaction to the verdict, how he feels now looking back on the club's on pitch achievements, what punishments feel fair if the guilty charges stand, his feelings towards those in charge at the club and their public stance that they can win an appeal, his views on media coverage of the story, what the impact may be on the team in forthcoming weeks and so much more. <...
Ask James | Tuesday October 6th | Planet FPL 2026/27
On James' live stream today there's inevitably more coverage of the charges against Manchester City, including if expulsion could lead to City renewing interest in a Super League.
Plus FPL returns next week, there's coverage of GW6 captaincy, defenders and assets from the likes of Arsenal, Bournemouth, Fulham and Newcastle all covered, plus much more.
Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Fan View with Jonny Pringle on Manchester City
Today on Patreon: Money in Football (IT+) & What The Numbers Say (AT)
The full Planet FPL schedule...
Man City's Guilty Verdict | Planet FPL S. 10 Ep. 11
After a short break from content Planet FPL returns with Suj and James discussing one of English football's biggest ever stories, the guilty charges against Manchester City.
How did we get here? A breakdown of what City have been charged with by the independent commission featuring the alleged inflation of commercial revenue.
What might happen next? How will the appeal process work and what punishment should City and their decision makers face? Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Ask James, live stream at 12pm BST on YouTube
Today on Patreon: The Patreon...
The Weekender ep. 49 | Planet FPL 2026/27
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On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features:
* England and moving on from the summer
* La Liga president Javier Tebas public spat with Real Madrid
* Should alcohol be allowed within view of the pitch?
and FPL on...
* 5.0 Defenders
* Palmer v Saka
* Third Forward options
* and GW6 Wildcard Drafts
Today on Patreon: Being Dad 4 (available to all Patrons including free members) & James Plays: Cloud...
Aston Villa v Brentford | CotC with Lee Jackson & Tom Medd | Planet FPL 2026/27
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On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Aston Villa fan Lee Jackson and Brentford fan Tom Medd to discuss the latest at their clubs and all the key FPL assets ahead of the GW6 meeting at Villa Park.
Villa are up and running following victory at Tottenham with Johan Manzambi and Nicolas Jackson both impressing. Should they be on radar for FPL managers with a positive fixture swing for Villa on the horizon?
While Brentfo...
Ask James | Wednesday September 23rd | Planet FPL 2026/27
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On James' live stream today lots of FPL coverage including upcoming captaincy in GW6 and 7, attacking fixtures, form, Free Hit options, solutions for those still with a Bench Boost, selling Liverpool assets, awareness of upcoming European fixtures and lots more...
Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Aston Villa v Brentford with Lee Jackson and Tom Medd
Today on Patreon: Tot & Ham (IT+) & The FPL Dilemma (AT)
Arsenal v Leeds | CotC with Adam Pritchard & Ed Salinger | Planet FPL 2026/27
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A rare off day for Arsenal on Saturday, beaten handsomely by Brighton. A one off? Or something more concerning? Next they face Leeds, who remain unbeaten and performed much better than The Gunners when they also visted The Amex recently.
On Clash of the Correspondents James is joined by Arsenal fan Adam Pritchard and Leeds fan Ed Salinger to preview their GW6 meeting at The Emirates and to discuss all the key FPL assets; featuring best Arsenal thr...
Brighton Up My Day | Planet FPL S. 10 Ep. 10 | GW5 Review | Fantasy Premier League
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A difficult weekend for many FPL managers with returns difficult to find but returns for Virgil Van Dijk and 'smooth operator' Kevin Schade mean James has closed the gap on Suj a little. A Suj whom, like many other, benched multiple Brighton points.
And there needed to be some cheer for James following another defeat that leaves Tottenham bottom of the league heading in to the Interlull. Is James panicking yet?
All the games reviewe...
The Weekender ep. 48 | Planet FPL 2026/27
On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features:
* Leeds 4-1 Newcastle
* Joao Pedro's 'injury'
* Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham
* Coventry 1-3 Aston Villa
* Man Utd 2-3 Brighton
* Carabao Cup round-up
* Sunderland 1-0 AZ
* Sociedad 1-2 Bournemouth
* Europa League round-up
* GW5 Free Hit and Wildcard Drafts
Later on Planet FPL: James presents the GW5 Deadline Stream in partnership with FPL Team at 530pm BST exclusively on the Planet FPL YouTube channel
Ask James | Thursday September 17th | Planet FPL 2026/27
On James live stream today much of the conversation is dedicated to solutions for what to do if Joao Pedro is ruled out for tomorrow's game at Brentford, but that favoured solution may be the same as it is for many other dilemmas before tomorrow's deadline which comes before a three week break.
Plus, thoughts on Tottenham and Manchester United, favoured defensive and cheap FPL forwards and lots more...
Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Weekender ep.48
Today on Patreon: Tot & Ham (IT+) & James Plays (AT)
...
Everton v Ipswich | CotC with Sean Norton & Paul Gaught-Allen | Planet FPL 2026/27
It's an all blue affair on the second Clash of the Correspondents today as James is joined by Everton fan Sean Norton and Ipswich fan Paul Gaught-Allen to do discuss encouraging starts for both clubs ths season ahead of the weekend meeting at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
But for Everton that start has come despite a disastrous close to the transfer window that has left the squad short of personnel - but the consequence is it makes a lot of their FPL assets more secure for minutes.
Saturday's starting back four are all covered and there...
Fulham v Man Utd | CotC with Lewis James & Alex Trembath | Planet FPL 2026/27
On the first of two Clash of the Correspondents today James is joined by Fulham fan Lewis James and Manchester United fan Alex Trembath to discuss the latest at their clubs ahead of Sunday's meeting between the two at Craven Cottage.
It was a disappointing Derby defeat for United against City on Sunday and fears that something all to familiar is about to happen under Michael Carrick.
Fulham's Alvaro Arbeloa was already under pressure after losing the first three but some tactical tweaks and a change of some personnel led to a clean sheet at...
Throwing Schade On A Groß Outcome | Planet FPL S. 10 Ep. 9 | GW4 Review | Fantasy Premier League
On Saturday afternoon James had made up half of the gap to Suj in FPL following decent returns in the 3pm kick offs, but by the end of the weekend Brighton assets had pulled it all back for Suj.
It was a high scoring weekend for many Fantasy managers despite there being not a single home win from the first 9 games and it's been a good one for the Planet FPL duo.
All the games reviewed including Chelsea and Liverpool both being held despite large interest in their attacking assets, though the Chelsea attackers all...
The Weekender ep. 47 | Planet FPL 2026/27
On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features:
* Newcastle's win at Millwall
* Chelsea FPL assets and their wild 6-3 win against Leeds
* UCL wins for Aston Villa, Liverpool and Man Utd
* UCL round-up features notes on Man City, Arsenal & Bayern Munich
* Coverage of UCL wins for Real Madrid and Barcelona
* James also watched Roma's draw at Fenerbache and Como's victory against Leipzig
* GW4 Free Hit & Wildcard Drafts
Tomorrow on Planet FPL: James presents the GW4 Deadline Stream, in partnership with...
Ask James | Thursday September 10th | Planet FPL 2026/27
On James live stream today conversation includes the fear over not having the right Chelsea assets after The Blues scored six second half goals against Leeds last night that included Cole Palmer scoring twice and four (FPL) assists from Morgan Rogers. Joao Pedro was given the night off.
But there are others in demand too including Arsenal defenders and Liverpool attackers.
Plus Free Hit versus Wildcard, why James is (as is stands) likely to neither, weekend captaincy, benching dilemmas, selling players that perhaps should be held on to and lots more...
Tomorrow on...
That Show With Nico ep. 17 | Planet FPL 2026/27
Relaxed chat with Nico and James as Nico gets to talk about football and the beautiful game the way he wants to talk about it!
Conversation features Tottenham not registering Richarlison, Enzo Fernandez joining 'big club' Manchester City, Ollie Watkins defending his move to Saudi Arabia, the World's most entitled fanbase, Graham Potter doing Pilates, The Dutch appointing 'third choice' Xavi Hernandez as their new manager, Lionel Messi retiring from international football, but will Crisitiano Ronaldo?
Plus, former Liverpool left-back Jose Enrique shows honesty, available free agents, Jadon Sancho's future, the Balon D'Or nominees, the...
Chelsea v Hull | CotC with Gary Mantle & Danny MacDonald | Planet FPL 2026/27
It's a crucial fixture for FPL managers on Clash of the Correspondents this week as in demand Chelsea are being steamed into ahead of their game against Hull City, a team who are yet to concede a goal!
James is joined by Chelsea fan Gary Mantle and Hull fan Danny MacDonald to get the fan views on Chelsea's attacking trio, GW4 captaincy, Hull's cheap enablers, the new no.1s at both clubs, The Tigers latest signings, Chelsea's concerning midfield depth, tactics for Saturday, the impact of the midweek Carabao Cup fixtures and much more.
Tomorrow...
It's The Eye Of The Tiger | Planet FPL S. 10 Ep. 8 | GW3 Review | Fantasy Premier League
Lots of chips activated in GW3 with plenty of Haaland Triple Captainers, Free Hitters and Wildcarders, but there were few standout popular assets this gameweek.
Suj and James cover all the games from GW3 and have made early moves for GW4, for different reasons, in a week where Liverpool and Chelsea assets are likely to be very popular.
Alexander Isak took less than 10 minutes to record his brace at Ipswich and will now be in demand, but selecting other Liverpool assets could be trickier ahead of their game with pointless Fulham.
Chelsea lost...
The Weekender ep. 46 | Planet FPL 2026/27
On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features:
* Bradley Barcola joining Liverpool
* All the deadline day Premier League signings
* WSL Season Preview
* Gameweek 3 Free Hit & Wildcard Drafts
Later on Planet FPL: James presents the GW3 Deadline Stream, in partnership with FPL Team, exclusively on the Planet FPL YouTube Channel at 530pm BST.
Today on Patreon: The Differential Show (IT+) & The Team News Stream (AT)
The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www...
Ask James | Thursday September 3rd | Planet FPL 2026/27
On today's Ask James stream, plenty of FPL coverage, including Triple Captaincy on Erling Haaland, being aware on the impact of new players or players returning from injury on interesting assets, Rayan Cherki is wanted, Thierno Barry now has big xMins appeal, benching dilemmas, being patient vs aggressive and lots more...
Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Weekender & The Deadline Stream
Today on Patreon: UCL Fantasy First Thoughts (BT+) & James Plays (AT)
The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www...
Newcastle v Bournemouth | CotC with Simon Bibby & Neil Grover | Planet FPL 2026/27
With many FPL manager on Wildcard or Free Hit this week and with Newcastle starting with 4 points from games against Liverpool and Tottenham, their assets are high on the agenda for many. But are Bournemouth - who haven't lost a league game to Newcastle in over 6 years - being underestimated?
Newcastle fan Simon Bibby and Bournemouth fan Neil Grover joins James to discuss Saturday's metting at St James's Park, short and long-term FPL picks for consideration including Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa.
And what might the impact of European involvement have on The Cherries season?<...
Do You Still Do It? | Planet FPL S. 10 Ep. 7 | GW2 Review | Fantasy Premier League
The big names have come out to play. Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki, Alexander Isak, Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Bukayo Saka were all amongst the goals, but none got near Bruno Fernandes massive 23 point haul.
That's also the combined number of points that James left on his bench in Kevin Schade and Morgan Gibbs-White. He doesn't own Fernandes, and Tottenham lost again. Good weekend then James?
Well it was for Suj who sits just outside the top 10k.
All the games reviewed and several attractive FPL assets to consider including those mentioned and...
