Are you ready to dominate your Fantasy Premier League (FPL) mini-leagues this season? Brentford FC has partnered with Fantasy Football Scout to bring you exclusive insights, tips, and strategies for the 2025/26 campaign. But here's where it gets interesting: with the season heating up, how can you leverage Brentford's stellar home form and emerging stars to climb the ranks? Let's dive in.
Brentford's recent 3-1 victory over Burnley showcased their home dominance, marking their fifth win in seven matches at the Gtech Community Stadium. This impressive run has them sitting pretty with 16 points—second only to Manchester City. And this is the part most people miss: their ability to consistently create scoring opportunities, as evidenced by Dango Ouattara (£6.0m) winning their seventh penalty of the season, converted by Igor Thiago (£6.7m).
Speaking of Thiago, the Brazilian has been on fire, scoring five goals in his last three matches, bringing his total to 11—second only to Erling Haaland (£14.9m). His partnership with Jordan Henderson (£5.0m), who provided the assist for Thiago's second goal, has been a game-changer. But here’s the controversial part: is Thiago a better captaincy option than Haaland this week? With Haaland facing a resilient Fulham side, it’s a question worth debating.
Defensively, Aaron Hickey (£4.0m) and Nathan Collins (£4.9m) have been standout performers. Collins, in particular, racked up an astonishing 22 defensive contribution (DefCon) points in Gameweek 13—the highest by any defender this season. Is Collins the unsung hero your FPL squad needs?
Looking beyond Brentford, Gameweek 13 saw a surge in chip activations, with nearly 2 million managers deploying Free Hit or Triple Captain. Newcastle’s Malick Thiaw (£4.9m) stole the show with a 16-point haul, while Phil Foden (£8.1m) and Cody Gakpo (£7.5m) also delivered big returns. But here’s a thought: with fixture congestion looming, are you maximizing your chips at the right time?
As we approach Gameweek 14, Thiago leads the transfer market, closely followed by Foden and Jurrien Timber (£6.4m). However, suspensions for Marcos Senesi (£5.0m) and Moisés Caicedo (£6.0m), along with Ismaïla Sarr’s (£6.7m) injury, have managers rethinking their squads. Should you sell these players, or is there value in holding onto them?
Captaincy choices are more intriguing than ever. While Haaland is the default pick, his recent form and a tough fixture at Fulham raise questions. Bruno Fernandes (£8.9m) and Bryan Mbeumo (£8.6m), both playing at home, could be bold alternatives. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah (£14.1m), well-rested for Liverpool’s clash with Sunderland, remains a tempting option. Who will you trust with the armband this week?
Finally, Bukayo Saka (£10.1m) is expected to be a popular choice, but is he the safest bet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—do you agree with these picks, or do you have a wildcard strategy up your sleeve? The FPL stage is set, and your decisions could make all the difference.
