Everything you need for Gameweek 20 of FPL with the latest tips and advice

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The Scout provides everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's 11:00 GMT deadline

The Scout is providing Fantasy Premier League managers with everything they need to know ahead of the Gameweek 20 deadline at 11:00 GMT on Saturday 3 January.

Chips refreshed for second half of the season!

The second set of chips in 2025/26 Fantasy are now available for managers to use. The Scout provides possible strategies for deploying your Wildcard, Bench Boost, Free Hit or Triple Captain chip.

When are the upcoming deadlines?

The worst thing you can do at this busy time of the season is miss a deadline and forget to change your team! Make a note of these deadlines or, better yet, get notifications sent to your mobile device.

Gameweek 20: Sat 3 Jan, 11:00 GMT
Gameweek 21: Tue 6 Jan, 18:30 GMT

Scout Selection

The Scout picks the dream line-up for this weekend's matches.

Who's the best captain?

Can Bukayo Saka (£10.3m) extend his consistent form and outscore Erling Haaland (£15.1m), who has blanked in each of his last two matches? Read The Scout's analysis.

Barclays transfer radar

The Scout picks out four players who can deliver big returns this weekend and beyond.

Injuries and suspensions

Click below to see the latest team news in our injuries page, and keep an eye on who's at risk of being suspended because of yellow or red cards.

FPL Pod

Kelly Somers and the panel discuss all the key talking points ahead of Gameweek 20.

What's the process for awarding Fantasy assists?

Have you ever wondered who makes the decisions about awarding Fantasy assists, how it works, and which calls are the most difficult? Well, we've explained it all here!

Are you still in the FPL Cup?

See if you've made it through to the sixth round and, if so, who you'll face next.

FPL Challenge

For many people, the festive period is all about family time, watching football and playing games, so why not bring them all together with Fantasy Challenge? Move over Charades and Pictionary - make Fantasy Challenge your festive game this year!