FPL Gameweek 37-differentials: The final push
By Arasi Rex · Updated 15 August 2026 · 7 min read
Gameweek 37 is the final round of the FPL season, and if your mini-league is still alive, you need players the leaders do not own. The template is locked in: Haaland, B.Fernandes, Szoboszlai, Rogers, Watkins, Joao Pedro. You know who they are. The gap has to come from somewhere else.
This guide is for managers chasing a deficit. Every player listed here has an ownership below 10% in the FPL data. Some are punts. Some have quietly outscored the template over the season and nobody noticed. All of them have a fixture in Gameweek 37 that gives them a path to a haul.
The fixtures table
All ten matches kick off at the same time on Sunday 23 May. No staggered kickoffs to worry about, no captaincy loops. You pick eleven, you set your bench, you hope.
| Home | Away | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | Chelsea | Vitality Stadium |
| Brighton | Liverpool | Amex Stadium |
| Everton | Arsenal | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| Fulham | Coventry City | Craven Cottage |
| Leeds | Sunderland | Elland Road |
| Man City | Aston Villa | Etihad Stadium |
| Newcastle | Crystal Palace | St. James' Park |
| Nott'm Forest | Ipswich Town | City Ground |
| Spurs | Man Utd | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| Brentford | Hull City | Brentford Community Stadium |
The standout fixture for differential hunting is Leeds vs Sunderland. Both sides have nothing to play for in the table, which means open football and no parked buses. Leeds at Elland Road against a Sunderland side that conceded 48 goals this season is the kind of match that produces FPL hauls.
Captain picks (3 ranked)
1. Erling Haaland (vs Aston Villa) - 74.8% ownership, but he is the captain for a reason. Aston Villa finished fourth with 65 points but their defence conceded 49 goals. Haaland has 27 goals, 8 assists, and 239 total points. The template captain. If you are chasing, you probably need to go elsewhere, but do not overthink it if the gap is small.
2. Bruno Fernandes (vs Spurs) - 48.7% ownership, 24 assists, 235 points. Spurs finished 17th with 41 points and conceded 57 goals. Fernandes has been the most consistent creator in the game. Spurs at home might attack, which leaves space for Fernandes to find passes through the lines. The safe non-Haaland captain.
3. Igor Thiago (vs Hull City) - 16% ownership, 22 goals, 181 points. Brentford at home against Hull City, who are not in the source data but finished well outside the top half. Thiago has outscored Watkins (167 points) and Joao Pedro (177 points) despite being cheaper and less owned. If you want a captaincy differential, this is the one. He scored 22 goals from 20.60 xG, which is clinical finishing you can trust.
Players to bring in (4-5)
Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea, MID, 5.5% owned, 70 cost, 157 points)
Chelsea travel to Bournemouth. Bournemouth finished sixth with 57 points and a +4 goal difference, but they drew 18 matches. They are hard to beat but not impossible to score against. Enzo has 10 goals and 5 assists from midfield, with an xG of 11.26 that suggests the goal tally is sustainable. At 5.5% ownership, he is the kind of midfield punt that wins a Gameweek 37. The 157 points are already top-20 midfielder numbers, but the ownership makes him a genuine differential.
Dango Ouattara (Brentford, MID, 1.4% owned, 65 cost, 136 points)
Brentford host Hull City. Ouattara has 7 goals and 8 assists in 2271 minutes, which is a goal involvement every 151 minutes. The 1.4% ownership is absurd for a player who has returned 136 points. He plays on the wing for a Brentford side that scored 55 goals this season. Hull City conceded heavily. This is the fixture to target.
Richarlison (Spurs, FWD, 1.9% owned, 60 cost, 119 points)
Spurs host Man Utd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Richarlison has 11 goals and 4 assists in 1954 minutes, which is a goal every 177 minutes. His xG of 8.64 suggests he slightly overperformed, but 11 goals is 11 goals. Man Utd finished third with 71 points and conceded 50 goals. They are not a brick wall. At 1.9% ownership, Richarlison is a genuine punt for managers who need a forward differential.
Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth, MID, 1.9% owned, 60 cost, 137 points)
Bournemouth host Chelsea. Tavernier has 7 goals and 4 assists in 2732 minutes. Chelsea finished 10th with 52 points and conceded 52 goals. Their away form was inconsistent. Tavernier is the set-piece taker for Bournemouth, which gives him a route to points even in a tight match. The 1.9% ownership makes him a viable midfield punt.
Anton Stach (Leeds, MID, 1.3% owned, 60 cost, 137 points)
Leeds host Sunderland. Stach has 5 goals and 6 assists in 2369 minutes. Leeds finished 14th with 47 points, but at home against a Sunderland side that conceded 48 goals, this is a fixture to attack. Stach plays in central midfield but gets forward enough to produce returns. The 1.3% ownership is the lowest on this list, which makes him the ultimate differential.
Players to move on (2-3)
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool, MID, 47% owned, 70 cost, 160 points)
Liverpool travel to Brighton. Brighton finished eighth with 53 points and a +6 goal difference. They are not an easy fixture. Szoboszlai has 6 goals and 7 assists, which is solid but not explosive. At 47% ownership, he is not a differential. If you own him and need to chase, selling him for Enzo or Ouattara frees up cash and gives you a lower-owned option.
Morgan Rogers (Chelsea, MID, 29.9% owned, 75 cost, 169 points)
Rogers has 10 goals and 8 assists in 3280 minutes. The numbers are good. But 29.9% ownership means he is not a differential. Chelsea face Bournemouth away, which is a mid-table clash with no clear advantage. If you need to differentiate your midfield, Rogers is the most logical sell among the template options.
Joao Pedro (Chelsea, FWD, 54.2% owned, 75 cost, 177 points)
Joao Pedro has 15 goals and 9 assists in 2658 minutes. The 54.2% ownership makes him the most-owned forward outside Haaland. If your mini-league leader owns him and you need to close a gap, selling him for Richarlison or keeping him is a direct bet on the same outcome. In a final gameweek, you want divergence, not convergence.
The differential
The single best differential for Gameweek 37 is Dango Ouattara. 1.4% ownership. 136 points. Brentford at home against Hull City. He has 7 goals and 8 assists in 2271 minutes. The xG of 7.94 and xA of 4.12 confirm the returns are real. At 65 cost, he is affordable for any team structure.
If you want a deeper punt, Anton Stach at 1.3% ownership against Sunderland at home is the kind of pick that wins a mini-league on the final day. Leeds have nothing to play for but pride, and Sunderland's defence is weak. Stach has 5 goals and 6 assists. The 60 cost is pocket change.
Key takeaways
- Enzo Fernandez (5.5% owned, 157 points) is the best midfield differential for Chelsea's trip to Bournemouth.
- Dango Ouattara (1.4% owned, 136 points) faces Hull City at home with 7 goals and 8 assists.
- Richarlison (1.9% owned, 119 points) has 11 goals for Spurs against Man Utd at home.
- Anton Stach (1.3% owned, 137 points) is the ultimate punt for Leeds vs Sunderland.
- Selling Szoboszlai (47% owned) or Rogers (29.9% owned) creates the squad divergence needed to chase a deficit.
FAQ
Who is the best captain for Gameweek 37 if I do not own Haaland?
Bruno Fernandes is the safe pick with 24 assists and 235 points against a Spurs defence that conceded 57 goals. If you want a differential captain, Igor Thiago has 22 goals and 181 points against Hull City at home.
Which Gameweek 37 fixture has the most differential potential?
Leeds vs Sunderland at Elland Road. Both sides have nothing to play for, Sunderland conceded 48 goals this season, and Leeds have attacking players like Stach and Aaronson at low ownership.
Should I sell Joao Pedro in Gameweek 37?
Only if you need to differentiate from your mini-league leader. Joao Pedro is 54.2% owned. If your rival owns him, keeping him means matching their score. Selling him for Richarlison or another differential creates the chance to gain ground.
Is Enzo Fernandez worth the transfer in the final gameweek?
Yes. He has 10 goals and 5 assists from midfield, 5.5% ownership, and a fixture against Bournemouth that is winnable. At 70 cost, he is a direct replacement for Szoboszlai or Rogers.