In this article, we cover all the essential stats for Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 27, including captaincy, effective ownership, and more.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is the clear captaincy favourite ahead of a home clash with Newcastle United. Meanwhile, Cole Palmer somehow blanked against Southampton last night despite seven shots, three on target, and two big chances, accumulating an xG of 1.3.
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| Player | Top 10k (%) | Top 100k (%) | Top 1M (%) | Overall (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salah | 66.8 | 71.7 | 76.4 | 45.9 |
| Palmer | 32.4 | 27.1 | 21.6 | 11.3 |
| Haaland | - | - | - | 17.3 |
| Isak | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 4.8 |
| Watkins | - | - | - | 2.1 |
Captaincy statistics offer fascinating insights into FPL managers' decision-making across different rank tiers. Salah, facing Newcastle at Anfield, is the top captain pick among the top 1M managers at 76.4%. However, his captaincy rate drops to 66.8% among the top 10k. Are higher-ranked managers playing it safe to protect their rank, or were they right to avoid Palmer based on his recent form?
After blanking at home against Southampton, Cole Palmer emerges as the main alternative. His captaincy numbers show the opposite trend to Salah’s, with stronger backing among top managers (32.4% in the top 10k) compared to 21.6% in the wider top 1M.
Notably, Erling Haaland appears in 17.3% of overall captaincy picks, likely influenced by inactive teams. However, he barely features among the top-ranked managers, likely due to injury concerns ahead of the Spurs fixture.
| Player | Top 10k (EO%) | Top 100k (EO%) | Top 1M (EO%) | Overall (EO%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salah | 166.8 | 171.7 | 176.3 | 112.6 |
| Palmer | 128.6 | 120.8 | 111.7 | 67.9 |
| Mbeumo | 81.4 | 76.2 | 71.0 | 39.9 |
| Isak | 85.9 | 86.1 | 83.1 | 57.7 |
Effective ownership (EO) highlights the real impact of players on rank movement. Salah's EO exceeds 166% across all top rank tiers, peaking at 176.3% in the top 1M—making him a rank killer for non-captainers. With 41 attacking returns and consistent performances this season, it's no surprise managers backed him with the armband against Newcastle..
Palmer's EO shows interesting variation, with higher numbers among top managers (128.6% in top 10k). Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, facing Everton, maintains significant EO particularly among high ranked managers at 81.4% in the top 10k.
Newcastle’s Alexander Isak holds a high effective ownership (83–86%) across all rank tiers. However, with a tough fixture against Liverpool, some managers have chosen to bench him.
| Metric | Top 10k | Top 100k | Top 1M | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. Transfers | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| Points Hit (avg) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Team Value (£M) | 103.6 | 103.0 | 102.6 | 99.5 |
| Bank Balance (£M) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
The financial landscape shows clear differentiation between top managers and the overall player base. Top 10k managers maintain the highest team value at £103.6M, while the overall average sits at £99.5M, highlighting how early-season value gains continue to provide top managers with greater flexibility.
Transfer activity remains conservative across top tiers, averaging 0.9 transfers per team, while hit-taking is minimal (0.3-0.4 points). This cautious approach suggests managers are keeping powder dry for future gameweeks, particularly with blank and double gameweeks on the horizon.
The steady bank balance of £1.6M across top tiers suggests managers are keeping similar levels of financial flexibility, likely preparing for upcoming transfers as the season enters its final phase. This is also influenced by funds being freed up after some managers played their Assistant Manager chip.
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