Top FPL GW26 Differential Picks to Consider Ahead of Deadline

Our FPL Gameweek 25 differential picks had a good week with 4 of them returning.

• Dango Ouattara – 1 Goal – 7 Points
• Lucas Digne – 1 Assist – 5 Points
• Ethan Nwaneri – 1 Assist, 3 Bonus – 9 Points
• Unai Emery – 2 Draws, 1 Table Bonus, 3 Goals – 14 Points

Making it 68/150 Picks who have returned FPL Points from our picks this Season.

In this FPL GW26 Differential Picks article, we will be highlighting 4 Players who are less than 10% Owned and 2 Ultra Differentials (less than 1% Owned) for all of you as of Thursday 20^th February 2025. There are many more whom you guys can consider if you decide to not go with the 6 players mentioned below.

Link to all our FPL GW26 blogs including scout picks, players to target, buy, hold, sell analysis, differentials, captaincy metrics, best forwards, and more. Completely free to access as well!

Top FPL GW26 Differential Picks(<10% TSB)

Leandro Trossard – Arsenal – 6.9 Midfielder – 3.4 % TSB – 

• Minutes have been always been the worry for Trossard at Arsenal but those concerns are no longer there. In fact Trossard has started the last 6 Games for Arsenal and in Gameweek 25 he played as the Central striker for the team. During that time, he has had the most attempts on goal (13) among Arsenal players.
• Trossard also loves playing against the Hammers as he has scored in 2 of his last 3 Games against them. He also delivered a 12-point haul in the reverse fixture this season. West Ham also rank in the Bottom 5 for Shots, Shots in the Box, Shots on Target conceded, Big Chances conceded, and xGC. 
• Trossard’s stats are decent considering the fact that he has started only 13 Games this season. He has 4 Goals and 6 Assists this season with 12 Shots on Target, 25 Shots in the Bo,x and 7 Big Chances. He has also created 11 Big Chances and played 25 Key passes for his teammates so far this season.

Further Read: 2024/25 FPL Chip Strategy Guide – Best Windows and Analysis

Kauro Mitoma – Brighton – 6.3 Midfielder – 6.6 % TSB –

• Mitoma has quietly come back into form with 3 Double Digit returns in the last 5 Gameweeks. He is also the most likely to play the full game for Brighton which could come in handy when Southampton are tired at the end of the game. Mitoma has hit double digits for attacking returns with 6 Goals and 4 Assists this season. He has also scored 4 Goals in his last 6 Matches (1 was in the FA Cup)
• Mitoma’s stats are good with 18 Shots on Target, 34 Shots in the Box, and 12 Big Chances. He has also played 32 Key passes and created 8 Big Chances for his teammates. 
• Southampton are rock bottom for Shots on Target conceded, Shots in the Box Conceded, Big Chances conceded, xGC, Goals conceded and 2^nd bottom for Shots conceded. Brighton also seem to have found their attacking gear in the last couple of matches against Chelsea.

Further Read: FPL GW26 Scout Picks Based on Stats, Analysis, and Matchups

Antoine Semenyo – Bournemouth –  5.7 Midfielder – 8.7 % TSB – 

• Semenyo is back to form after scoring 2 Goals and Assisting 4 times in the last 7 Gameweeks. He is having his best season in the Premier League with 7 Goals and 5 Assists so far. Semenyo is a Shot Merchant with 92 Shots, 30 Shots on Target, 67 Shots in the Box, and 14 Big Chances. He has also created 9 Big Chances and played 29 Key passes.
• Bournemouth are an attacking powerhouse this season. They are ranked 3^rd best for Shots, Shots in the Box, and Shots on Target. They are 4^th for xG in the League, 5^th for Big Chances, and 6^th for Goals scored in the League.
• Wolves have the second-worst recent xGC and are conceding an average of 2 per game which coincides with Bournemouth’s scoring average of 2.5 per game. Wolves have conceded 30 Goals in 13 away games. Wolves concede most shots from wide areas and are poor at defending set-pieces. This could suit Semenyo to get more attacking returns.

Further Read: FPL Gameweek 26 Transfer Tips: Two Players to Buy, Hold & Sell

Kevin Schade – Brentford –  5.1 Midfielder –  1 % TSB – 

•  Schade has scored 3 Goals in his last Away games and got 9,11 and 8 points respectively. Schade also has fond memories of playing Leicester this season having scored a hat trick and assisted once in that match getting 23 FPL points in that match.
• Schade despite only starting 13 Games has 11 Attacking returns this season with 7 Goals and 4 Assists so far this season. Since his return to the Brentford starting 11 in Gameweek 23, he has had 10 Shots in the box which is not just more than Wissa & Mbeumo combined but also more than any other Midfielder over the last 3 Gameweeks. He has had 15 Shots on Target, 31 Shots in the bo,x, and 13 Big Chances. He has played 10 Key passes and created 5 Big chances for his teammates.
• Leicester are in the bottom 3 for Shots conceded, Shots on Target conceded, Shots in the Box conceded, and XGC. They usually concede more than 2 Goals per game. Leicester have allowed the most shots in the league from their left. They’re also the second-worst at defending set-pieces and the worst vs headed attempts.

Further Read: FPL GW26 Scout Picks Based on Stats, Analysis, and Matchups

James Maddison – Tottenham –  7.4 Midfielder –  4.2 % TSB

• Maddison returned from injury and scored a 10 Pointer with a Goal and 2 Bonus. Maddison is Spurs highest Goalscorer and has 14 Attacking returns with 9 Goals and 5 Assists this season. He is also a Bonus Hogger with 14 Bonus points so far this season. 
• Maddison has great stats with 17 Shots on Target, 23 Shots in the Box, and 11 Big Chances. He has played 27 Key passes and created 4 Big Chances for his teammates. Spurs also have the sixth-best away xG in the league and have a week off to conserve their energy for this match.
• Ipswich are in the Bottom 5 for Shots conceded, Shots on Target conceded and Shots in the Box conceded. They are also in the Bottom 2 for xGC and Big Chances conceded. Ipswich also have the third-worst home xGC in the league.

Further Read: Upcoming FPL Double/Blank Gameweeks | 24/25 FPL Season

FPL GW26 Ultra Differential Pick (Under 1 % Ownership)

Yankuba Minteh – Brighton –  5.0 Midfielder – 0.8 % TSB – 

• Minteh has 2 Double Digit hauls in the last 4 Gameweeks with 3 Goals and 1 Assist in the last 4 Gameweeks. He has even played 90 minutes in the last 2 Gameweeks.  Minteh has 5 Goals and 3 Assists so far this season from 9 Starts and could be an explosive differential.
• Minteh has had 8 Shots on Target, 15 Shots in the box, and 6 Big Chances. He has also created 5 Big Chances and played 18 key passes so far this season. Minteh has been involved in 6 Big Chances in the last 4 Gameweeks which is joint 2^nd amongst midfielders.
• Southampton are rock bottom for Shots on Target conceded, Shots in the Box Conceded, Big Chances conceded, xGC, Goals conceded and 2^nd bottom for Shots conceded. Brighton also seem to have found their attacking gear in the last couple of matches against Chelsea.

That’s it for Gameweek 26. We will be back with 6 More Differentials next Gameweek where we will be hoping to get some positive returns from our current selected Differentials for Gameweek 26.

Further reads from AllAboutFPL ahead of FPL GW26:

2024/25 Ultimate Chip Strategy Guide- Best Windows to play all Chips & Combinations
FPL GW26 Scout Picks Based on Stats, Analysis, and Matchups
Top FPL GW26 Differential Picks to Consider Ahead of Deadline
Top FPL Gameweek 26 Captain Picks Based on Analysis & Metrics
FPL GW26 Tips- Assistant Manager Options, Wildcard Thoughts & More
FPL Gameweek 26 Transfer Tips: Two Players to Buy, Hold & Sell
Upcoming FPL Double/Blank Gameweeks | 24/25 FPL Season
Sleeper GW26 Draft Fantasy- Best Punts and Hidden Gems
FPL GW26 Tips- Assistant Manager Options, Wildcard Thoughts & More

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