Which teams don't play in Gameweek 26?

Navigating Gameweek 26 in Fantasy Premier League with the Free Hit Chip

Premier League Fantasy managers face a unique challenge in Gameweek 26 with the absence of three top clubs: Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham. This blank gameweek can significantly impact your team’s performance and point potential.

Implications of the Blank Gameweek

With these three teams not playing, Fantasy managers have several players who will not earn any points in Gameweek 26. This can create gaps in your lineup and damage your overall team score.

Introducing the Free Hit Chip

Fantasy Premier League offers a solution to this dilemma with the Free Hit chip. This one-time wildcard allows managers to field a completely new team for a single gameweek. This provides an opportunity to temporarily bypass the absences and optimize your point-scoring potential.

Benefits of Using the Free Hit Chip

• Replace absent players: You can use the Free Hit chip to bring in players from teams that are playing in Gameweek 26, ensuring you have a full team of active players.
• Maximize points potential: By selecting in-form players from teams with favorable fixtures, you can capitalize on opportunities to earn high scores.
• Avoid penalties: By using the Free Hit chip, you can avoid the point deductions that come with fielding players who are not playing.

Considerations When Using the Free Hit Chip

• Target Gameweeks: The Free Hit chip is most valuable in gameweeks where multiple top teams have blank fixtures.
• Player Form: When selecting players for your Free Hit team, focus on players in good form and with favorable upcoming fixtures.
• Squad Structure: Ensure you have a balanced team with a mix of players in various positions and price ranges.
• Use Strategically: The Free Hit chip is a powerful tool, but use it wisely to maximize its impact. Consider using it in gameweeks with multiple blank fixtures or when key players in your team are injured or suspended.

By using the Free Hit chip strategically, Fantasy Premier League managers can navigate Gameweek 26 and maintain their competitiveness despite the absence of Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham.