FPL Chip Strategy Guide: Dominate Your Mini-Leagues with Perfect Timing
- Sam
- Jan 29
- 4 min read
When it comes to Fantasy Premier League, using your chips effectively can be the difference between an average season and a legendary one. With five powerful tools at your disposal—Wildcard, Bench Boost, Triple Captain, Assistant Manager, and Free Hit—the potential for gaining an edge over your rivals is immense. However, navigating the endless combinations and knowing when to play each chip can feel overwhelming.
That’s where this guide comes in. We’re going to break it all down for you. Not only will we cover the best chip strategies for each individual chip, but we’ll also explore all 31 possible chip combinations to help you understand how to maximize your points. Whether you're aiming to dominate your mini-league or climb the global leaderboard, we’ve got you covered.
So, let’s dive into the world of chip combinations and unlock the secrets to mastering your FPL season!
When Will the Blank and Double Gameweeks Fall?
Navigating blank (BGW) and double gameweeks (DGW) is crucial for an optimal Fantasy Premier League season. Here’s a breakdown of when these gameweeks are expected to occur based on confirmed and potential fixture rescheduling.
Double Gameweeks (DGWs)
Gameweek 24 – Everton & Liverpool (Confirmed)
Everton and Liverpool both have confirmed double fixtures in GW24.
This presents a strong opportunity to target Liverpool assets (e.g., Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold) and potentially deploy a Triple Captain chip.
Gameweek 25 – Potential Fulham & Spurs (15% chance)
If Spurs make the EFL Cup final, their match against Fulham could be moved forward to GW25, creating a small double gameweek.
However, this is unlikely—it is more probable that the game will be rescheduled to GW33 instead.
Gameweek 33 – EFL Cup Final Rescheduled Fixtures & Potential FA Cup Reschedules
Any fixtures postponed due to the EFL Cup Final in GW29 will likely be rescheduled here.
If FA Cup quarter-final postponements in GW29 are not scheduled earlier, GW33 could become a much bigger double gameweek.
Possible double gameweek teams:
If Newcastle make the EFL Cup final → Newcastle vs Crystal Palace moves to GW33.
If Arsenal make the EFL Cup final → Arsenal vs Chelsea moves to GW33.
If Liverpool make the EFL Cup final → Aston Villa vs Liverpool moves to GW33.
If Spurs make the EFL Cup final → Fulham vs Spurs will most likely move to GW33.
FA Cup Quarter-Final Blanks from GW29 could also be rescheduled into GW33, depending on the fixture calendar.
Gameweek 36 – FA Cup Semi-Final Rescheduled Fixtures (or GW33)
GW34 will have blanks for FA Cup semi-finalists and their opponents.
Those blanked fixtures must be played later, and the most likely rescheduling options are GW33 or GW36.
If not rescheduled into GW33, GW36 will be the final major double gameweek of the season.
Blank Gameweeks (BGWs)
Gameweek 29 – EFL Cup Final Blanks
The EFL Cup final takes place in GW29, causing blanks for both finalists and their Premier League opponents.
The semi-final matchups are:
Newcastle vs Arsenal
Liverpool vs Spurs
Blanked fixtures will be moved to GW33:
If Newcastle reach the final → Newcastle vs Crystal Palace moves to GW33.
If Arsenal reach the final → Arsenal vs Chelsea moves to GW33.
If Liverpool reach the final → Aston Villa vs Liverpool moves to GW33.
If Spurs reach the final → Fulham vs Spurs moves to GW33 (unless it is played in GW25).
Gameweek 34 – FA Cup Semi-Final Blanks
Teams that reach the FA Cup semi-finals will blank in GW34, along with their Premier League opponents.
These fixtures will be rescheduled to either GW33 or GW36, depending on fixture congestion.
Summary of Expected Blank & Double Gameweeks
Gameweek | Type | Reason | Likely Rescheduling |
GW24 | Double | Everton & Liverpool DGW | Confirmed |
GW25 | Possible Double | If Spurs reach the EFL Cup final, Fulham vs Spurs could be moved forward | Unlikely (15% chance), more likely rescheduled to GW33 |
GW29 | Blank | EFL Cup Final | Rescheduled fixtures will move to GW33 |
GW33 | Double | EFL Cup Final reschedules & possibly FA Cup SF reschedules | Could be a major DGW |
GW34 | Blank | FA Cup Semi-Finals | Fixtures rescheduled to GW33 or GW36 |
GW36 | Double | FA Cup Semi-Final reschedules (if not played in GW33) | Final major DGW |
Key Takeaways
GW24 is a confirmed double for Everton & Liverpool.
GW25 could have a double for Fulham & Spurs, but it is unlikely.
GW29 will have multiple blanks (EFL Cup Final teams + their opponents).
GW33 will contain all of the postponed GW29 fixtures, and could also absorb some GW34 blanks if the schedule allows.
GW34 will be a blank for FA Cup semi-finalists and their opponents.
GW36 will be the final major double gameweek, unless GW33 is used instead for FA Cup postponements.
Planning ahead for chip usage around these gameweeks will be key to maximizing points and gaining rank in the second half of the season.
Chip Strategy for all Chip Combinations
Below is a spreadsheet of the best chip strategies according to The Algorithm for all combinations of chips. All you have to do is find the combination of chips you have left in the first column, and then see when you should play your chips! The link to the sheet is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15weJK0c_VTtlhlvi1ui9oQ8SzZTBL3Y4p2n1qPFsxu4/edit?gid=0#gid=0
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