Fantasy Premier League tips: FPL double game week, who to captain and January transfer window

Join us for The Scotsman Fantasy Football Show as we assess which players can transform your FPL season.

Needing a big second half of the season to kick start your Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season, or just needing to stretch your lead at the top?

The Premier League season is back in its groove after a weekend away, and managers are looking to stay in front of friends and family as we approach a double game week, while slow starters are aiming to claw back lost ground by transferring in some of the league’s top point scorers.

Whether you’re planning on using your wildcard, or looking to be shrewd and make those little free transfer tweaks to your team, The Scotsman Fantasy Football Show is here to help, as we assess which players you should include in your FPL ahead of a big week of Premier League football.

The FPL rules offer four options, specifically the wildcard, free hit, bench boost and triple captain - all which offer avenues to boost your score in any given gameweek, though when to use each options could be a defining moment in your quest for fantasy league glory.

The wildcard option allows you to make unlimited changes to your team – and crucially – doesn’t incur any point hits.

All FPL managers are given one free transfer per week – or two free transfers if you have a 'roll over' transfer – whereas the FPL Wildcard gives you unlimited transfers. Be careful when using it though, as it cannot be cancelled once activated.

The FA Cup takes precedence at the weekend, but the Premier League will be back in action just days later, with a full set of fixtures in midweek.

Every Premier League team will be in action, with the games spread across Tuesday – Thursday. All transfers for this week must be concluded by