Gameweek 29 starts tonight 3rd March 2026 after just a short break from GW28 (so rotation/rests are an issue) with FA Cup matches following at the weekend. Our GW29 Score Predictions indicate a lot of close games. Don’t forget, the deadline for Gameweek 29 is set at 18:00pm (UK time) today Tuesday, 3rd March 2026. The free to play FPL or pay to play season/weekend/daily games like FanTeam are ideal ways of following the Premier League action. FISO was founded over 25 years ago in 2000 and is the longest-running UK fantasy sports online community – Independent, community-driven fantasy football analysis since before FPL existed!
This preview focuses on the easier on paper GW29 fixtures:
- Arsenal (A) v Brighton
- Everton (H) v Burnley
- Fulham (H) v West Ham
- Leeds (H) v Sunderland
- Liverpool (A) v Wolves
- Man City (H) v Nottingham Forest
Each section includes up to two players per club (focus is on the 30 day FPL Player Form table), plus their GW30 and GW31 fixtures.
Blank Gameweek 31 Warning
FPL managers should also keep one eye on the horizon. Gameweek 31 is a Blank Gameweek for Arsenal, Manchester City, Crystal Palace and Wolves. That means any heavy investment in Arsenal or City now could quickly become problematic. Owning three players in total from those 4 clubs is manageable, but exceeding that may leave squads short in GW31 unless a chip such as Free Hit is planned. Managers loading up on City for the NFO fixture in GW29, or holding multiple Arsenal attackers for their GW30 home game against Everton, should already be mapping their exit strategy.
Arsenal – GW29: BHA (A)
GW30: EVE (H)
GW31: Blank
Brighton away is not an easy fixture, but Arsenal attackers remain relevant.
Viktor Gyökeres – Averaging 6.0 over the last 30 days and central to Arsenal’s attack. His profile suits open away games where space appears in transition.
Declan Rice – Averaging 5.6 and heavily owned. Offers assist threat and bonus potential even in tighter matches. Injury doubt though.
The real upside may come in GW30 at home to Everton.
Everton – GW29: BUR (H)
GW30: ARS (A)
GW31: CHE (H)
One of the clearest green fixtures this week but two difficult fixtures follow.
Iliman Ndiaye – Expected to lead the line at home to Burnley. Strong one-week appeal before fixtures toughen.
Dewsbury-Hall – Averaging 6.2 in the last 30 days. Advanced midfield involvement makes him a viable short-term pick.
Everton look attractive for GW29 only; the run stiffens immediately after.
Fulham – GW29: WHU (H)
GW30: NFO (A)
GW31: BUR (H)
Fulham arguably have the best three-week run.
Alex Iwobi – Averaging 6.2 and increasingly involved in attacking phases.
Wilson – Averaging 5.2 and offering strong minutes security. Injury doubt though.
WHU, NFO and BUR across three weeks makes Fulham assets viable beyond a one-week punt.
Leeds – GW29: SUN (H)
GW30: CRY (A)
GW31: BRE (H)
Home to Sunderland is firmly green.
Calvert-Lewin – Leading the line for Leeds and well placed in this home fixture.
Anton Stach – Offers central influence and potential attacking contribution from midfield along with free-kick duties.
Leeds also retain appeal for their next two fixtures.
Liverpool – GW29: WOL (A)
GW30: TOT (H)
GW31: BHA (A)
Liverpool’s run is potentially very playable.
Virgil van Dijk – Averaging 8.8, one of the highest on the form table. Clean sheet plus set-piece threat.
Ekitike – Averaging 5.2 and central striker in a counter-friendly away matchup.
Spurs at home in GW30 keeps Liverpool investment viable.
Manchester City – GW29: NFO (H)
GW30: WHU (A)
GW31: –
City at home to Forest is arguably the best attacking fixture of the Gameweek.
Erling Haaland – Despite a modest 5.4 recent average, ceiling remains unmatched in this fixture but will he be fit to play after missing GW28.
Semenyo – Averaging 7.0 and highly owned (55.5%). Offers explosive potential from wide areas.
This is the standout captaincy pool but beware Pep rotation
High-Form Players Outside These Fixtures
Several players sit high on the 30-day Form table and deserve attention even without a green GW29 fixture:
Cole Palmer – 9.0 average. The form player in the league.
Bruno Fernandes – 7.4 average and consistently central to United’s returns.
João Pedro – 6.8 average and heavily involved in Chelsea’s attack.
Mac Allister – 6.8 average and strong midfield value.
Form sometimes outweighs fixture — especially for premium assets.
GW29 Captaincy Angle
Based on form plus fixture:
- Haaland (NFO H) but injury doubt
- Semenyo (NFO H)
- Virgil van Dijk (WOL A)
- Gyökeres (BHA A)
GW29 is shaping up as a balance week: strong one-week punts from Everton and Leeds, medium-term value from Fulham, and captaincy strength from Manchester City.
Trust the green. Respect the form. For further discussions have a look at FISO’s FPL forum where you can also see the FPL mini-leagues and FPL side-games available.
