FPL Gameweek 24-differentials: Three low-owned gems to target
By Arasi Rex · Updated 15 August 2026 · 5 min read
Gameweek 24 is the kind of round where going against the template can turn a red arrow green. With ownerships clustered on the usual suspects, the rewards for backing a low-owned player who hauls are massive. The fixture list offers several mismatches that savvy managers can exploit, and the data points to three names you probably don't own but should consider.
The fixtures table
| Home | Away | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | Liverpool | Emirates Stadium |
| Brighton | Hull City | Amex Stadium |
| Crystal Palace | Coventry City | Selhurst Park |
| Everton | Newcastle | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| Fulham | Man City | Craven Cottage |
| Ipswich Town | Spurs | Portman Road |
| Leeds | Bournemouth | Elland Road |
| Nott'm Forest | Brentford | City Ground |
| Sunderland | Aston Villa | Stadium of Light |
| Man Utd | Chelsea | Old Trafford |
Man City travel to Fulham, a fixture that looks far more appealing than their trip to Arsenal last week. Spurs visit Ipswich, who have struggled all season. Brighton welcome Hull City, a side that finished 18th in last season's table. These are the matches that should shape your transfer plans.
Captain picks (3 ranked)
1. Rayan Cherki (Man City, MID, 75, 9.3% owned)
Cherki has 4 goals and 13 assists from 1772 minutes this season. Only Bruno Fernandes has more assists in the entire FPL database. Cherki's expected assists sit at 8.87, second only to his own tally, suggesting his creative output is sustainable. Man City face a Fulham side that conceded 51 goals last term and finished 11th. If Pep's team click, Cherki is likely to be at the heart of it. He is a genuine captaincy differential in a week where many will default to Haaland.
2. Morgan Gibbs-White (Nott'm Forest, MID, 80, 11.6% owned)
Gibbs-White scored 15 goals and added 4 assists in 3101 minutes last season, returning 188 total points. His expected goals of 10.81 confirm he outperformed slightly, but his role as Forest's primary creator and penalty taker makes him a reliable captain pick. Forest host Brentford, a team that finished ninth and kept only 10 clean sheets all season. At 11.6% ownership, Gibbs-White offers a strong captaincy option without the template tag.
3. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa, FWD, 80, 12.5% owned)
Watkins bagged 16 goals and 4 assists last season, underpinned by an xG of 15.40. Villa travel to Sunderland, who finished seventh in the previous campaign but conceded 48 goals. Sunderland's defence is not impenetrable. Watkins has the firepower to punish them. His 12.5% ownership makes him a viable captaincy differential, especially if you need to chase rank.
Players to bring in (4-5)
Rayan Cherki (Man City, MID, 75) - Already covered above. At under 10% owned, he is the standout creative midfielder for Gameweek 24. Fulham away is a fixture Man City typically dominate.
Richarlison (Spurs, FWD, 60, 1.9% owned) - The Brazilian scored 11 goals and added 4 assists in 1954 minutes last season, a goal involvement every 130 minutes. Spurs travel to Ipswich, who finished 17th and shipped 57 goals. Richarlison is a goal threat and at 1.9% ownership, he is one of the most explosive differentials you can buy.
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nott'm Forest, MID, 80) - Forest at home to Brentford is a fixture that screams goals. Gibbs-White is their talisman. He is already 11.6% owned, but that is still low enough to count as a differential.
Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace, DEF, 55, 11.7% owned) - Palace host Coventry City, who are likely to struggle after their promotion. Munoz has 4 goals and 4 assists from defence, with an xA of 3.94. He offers attacking threat from the back and a clean sheet opportunity against a newly-promoted side.
Harry Wilson (Leeds, MID, 65, 8.5% owned) - Wilson scored 10 goals and provided 7 assists for Fulham last season, returning 168 points. He now plays for Leeds, who host Bournemouth. Bournemouth finished sixth but drew 18 games; they are not an elite defence. Wilson at 8.5% owned is a solid midfield enabler.
Players to move on (2-3)
Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool, FWD, 75, 0.2% owned) - This is an easy one. Ekitike has an Achilles injury with unknown return date. He is flagged and will not play. If you still have him, sell immediately. Even if not, do not consider him.
James Garner (Everton, MID, 60, 0.7% owned) - Garner is out with a groin injury expected back 22 August. He is a non-factor for Gameweek 24. Move him on if he is taking up a spot.
Jurrien Timber (Arsenal, DEF, 65, 0.5% owned) - Timber is also injured (groin, expected back 21 August). Arsenal have a tough fixture against Liverpool anyway. Free up the funds.
The differential
Richarlison (Spurs, FWD, 60, 1.9% owned) is the pick of the week. The numbers are straightforward: 11 goals in 1954 minutes at a cost of 6.0. Against a porous Ipswich defence, he has every chance of adding to that tally. His ownership is microscopic. If he hauls, you gain a huge rank boost. If he blanks, you lose little because almost no one has him. That is the definition of a differential.
Key takeaways
- Rayan Cherki (9.3% owned) has 13 assists and faces Fulham: captain material.
- Richarlison (1.9% owned) scored 11 goals last season and travels to Ipswich.
- Morgan Gibbs-White (11.6% owned) hosts Brentford and is Forest's main man.
- Move out injured players Ekitike, Garner, and Timber immediately.
- Daniel Munoz offers attacking returns and a clean sheet chance against Coventry.
FAQ
Who is the best differential captain for Gameweek 24?
Rayan Cherki. He has 13 assists, Man City travel to Fulham, and his 9.3% ownership makes him a genuine contrarian pick.
Is Richarlison worth a transfer?
Yes. At 6.0 and 1.9% owned, he offers high upside against Ipswich. He scored 11 goals last season and is cheap enough to bench if it does not work out.
Should I sell Ekitike?
Yes. He has an Achilles injury with no return date. Free up the funds for a fit differential.
Are any defenders worth owning as differentials?
Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) at 11.7% owned. He has 4 goals and 4 assists and faces Coventry at home.
Internal links: Rayan Cherki, Morgan Gibbs-White, Richarlison, Daniel Munoz, Harry Wilson, Hugo Ekitike, James Garner, Jurrien Timber, Brighton, Ipswich Town, Nott'm Forest.