FPL Podcast from BBC Sport

The Season Finale 29.05.2026 48min

It's time to hand out the trophies as the FPL season comes to a close.Has Chris achieved the unthinkable? Has Ali found a way to defend his crown? Can Statman Dave secure the Sutton Death title for the pod?Comedian and jubilant Arsenal fan Luke Kempner joins the pod and a listener tries to buy his way into H2H Division One for next season.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.

Is the Sutton treble on? 20.05.2026 52min

With Clough and Taylor on the brink of a historic FPL treble, the pod are joined by his closest rival in H2H Division One Ewan Sturrock.Will Arsenal assets be rotated? Are Spurs and West Ham the way to go with survival on the line? Should managers using team leaks be removed from FPL?Sutton Death revolves around Pep Guardiola and a listener delivers his big findings from a little research.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.Premier League games on 5 Live and BBC Sounds this week:Sunday 24th May - 3pm - Tottenham v Everton Sunday 24th May - 3pm - West Ham v Leeds (Sports Extra) Sunday 24th May - 3pm - Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sports Extra 2) Sunday 24th May - 3pm - Brighton v Manchester United (Sports Extra 3)

And the new? 13.05.2026 47min

With just 2 gameweeks to go, the pod are joined by the current world number one in FPL, Erik Ibsen, as he looks to seal the title in his first ever season.Who's the best captaincy option in gameweek 37? When should Chris play his bench boost? Did producer Joe get Erik on in hopes to sabotage him?There's an FPL-themed Sutton Death and the pod reaches a new corner of the world.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.Premier League commentaries on 5 Live and BBC Sounds this weekend:Sunday 17th May - 3pm - Leeds v Brighton Sunday 17th May - 5:30pm - Newcastle v West Ham Tuesday 19th May - 7:30pm - Bournemouth v Manchester City Tuesday 19th May - 8:15pm - Chelsea v Tottenham (Sports Extra)

AI, DI and other FPL tools 06.05.2026 43min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by host of Fantasy Football Hub, Jack Ukiah.Should we be getting Crystal Palace players for their tricky double? Is artificial intelligence or Dave intelligence better for our FPL teams? Who on the pod would suit bleach blonde hair?An all-timer wrong answer sees an early end to Sutton Death and Chris calls for more journalistic integrity on the pod.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.Premier League commentaries on 5 Live and BBC Sounds this weekend:Saturday 9th May - 3pm - Sunderland v Manchester United Saturday 9th May - 3pm - Fulham v Bournemouth (Sports Extra) Saturday 9th May - 5:30pm - Manchester City v Brentford Sunday 10th May - 2pm - Nottingham Forest v Newcastle Sunday 10th May - 2pm - Burnley v Aston Villa (Sports Extra) Sunday 10th May - 2pm - Crystal Palace v Everton (Sports Extra 2) Sunday 10th May - 4:30pm - West Ham v Arsenal

Rolling the dices 29.04.2026 48min

With just 4 gameweeks to go, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave talk FPL strategy along with a very committed listener in Japan.Should you jump on the Gibbs-White bandwagon? Can we pick Chelsea players again? Who's the best Race Across the World partner for Chris?Dave struggles with a back problem and Ali rides his luck after enraging the listeners.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.Premier League commentaries on 5 Live and BBC Sounds this weekend: Saturday 2nd May - 3pm - Brentford v West Ham Saturday 2nd May - 3pm - Newcastle v Brighton (Sports Extra) Saturday 2nd May - 5:30pm - Arsenal v Fulham Sunday 3rd May - 2pm - Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (Sports Extra) Sunday 3rd May - 3:30pm - Manchester United v Liverpool Monday 4th May - 3pm - Chelsea v Nottingham Forest

Bunk beds, headbutts and haircuts 22.04.2026 50min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by former England captain Steph Houghton to look ahead to blank Gameweek 34.It's getting tight at the top with Ali and Chris level on points, but on very different chip strategies, while Dave's recovering from a stag-do in Barcelona.Can you trust any Arsenal attackers to deliver? Should Salah be given another chance? Will Chris and Dave ever meet for a coffee?Ali and Steph go head-to-head on England captains in Sutton Death, and Chris pries into Dave's dating life.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.Premier League commentaries on 5 Live and BBC Sounds this weekend: Saturday 25th April - 3pm - Wolves v Tottenham Saturday 25th April - 3pm - West Ham v Everton (Sports Extra) Saturday 25th April - 5:30pm - Arsenal Newcastle

Snooker Loopy 15.04.2026 44min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back ahead of double gameweek 33 and are joined by former World snooker champion (and FPL obsessive) Neil Robertson.Which Manchester City assets should you go for? Can you trust Chelsea players? Can Ali play snooker without a stool?Sutton Death focuses on big-spending Chelsea and a listener admits to a FPL faux pas.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.Premier League commentaries on 5 Live and BBC Sounds this weekend:Saturday 18th April - 3pm - Leeds v Wolves Saturday 18th April - 3pm - Newcastle v Bournemouth (Sports Extra) Saturday 18th April - 5:30pm - Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton Sunday 19th April - 2pm - Everton v Liverpool Sunday 19th April - 2pm - Aston Villa v Sunderland (Sports Extra) Sunday 19th April - 2pm - Nottingham Forest v Burnley (Sports Extra 2) Sunday 19th April - 4:30pm - Manchester City v Arsenal

Bazball or Bruce-Ball? 08.04.2026 45min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by golf correspondent Iain Carter ahead of the Masters in Augusta, which you'll be able to hear live across 5 Live, Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.Now we know who's doubling in Gameweek 33 and blanking in Gameweek 34, the pod discuss the best strategy to follow.Should you wildcard this week? Will Chris be able to follow Dave's explanations? Should Ali invest in a gnome from the Masters' gift shop?An imminent interview with Rory McIlroy leads to a short Sutton Death and Ali takes a scattergun approach when asked for tips to win the Masters.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.Premier League commentaries on 5 Live this weekend: Saturday 11th April - 3pm - Brentford v Everton Saturday 11th April - 3pm - Burnley v Brighton Saturday 11th April - 5:30pm - Liverpool v Fulham Sunday 12th April - 2pm - Sunderland v Spurs Sunday 12th April - 2pm - Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa (Sports Extra) Sunday 12th April - 2pm - Crystal Palace v Newcastle (Sports Extra 2) Sunday 12th April - 4:30pm - Chelsea v Manchester City

Wildcard Week? 25.03.2026 42min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by 5 Live Tennis Correspondent Russell Fuller.Which chips should you use during the International break? Which Manchester City players should be in your squad? How should you prepare for the double gameweek?Sutton Death goes a bit wrong, and Alistair learns new slang.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.

Winter Olympic heroes and Scooby-Doo impressions 18.03.2026 47min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Winter Olympic silver medalist Grant Hardie.How should you negotiate the Gameweek 31 blanks? Is Bruno Fernandes the only safe option as captain? Is there sledging in curling?One of Team GB's curling heroes Grant Hardie is involved in a dramatic finish in Sutton Death and a listener email brings up everyone's favourite topic - fiscal responsibility.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.Premier League commentaries on 5 Live this weekend:Saturday 21st March - 3pm - Fulham v Burnley Saturday 21st March - 5:30pm - Everton v Chelsea Sunday 22nd March - 2:15pm - Tottenham Hotspur v Nottingham Forest Sunday 22nd March - 2:15pm - Aston Villa v West Ham

The Pedro Problem 11.03.2026 46min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 30 alongside BBC commentator Chris Coles.Is it time to bring in Liverpool players? How should you prepare for Manchester City's blank? Who will Dave's Differential be?Chris Sutton takes on Chris Coles in a heated FA Cup-themed Sutton Death, and Ali debates bringing in Mo Salah.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369. Premier League commentaries on 5 Live this weekend: Saturday 14th March - 3pm - Burnley v AFC Bournemouth (Sports Extra) Saturday 14th March - 3pm - Sunderland v Brighton & Hove Albion (Sports Extra 2) Saturday 14th March - 5:30pm - Arsenal v Everton Saturday 14th March - 5:30pm - Chelsea v Newcastle United Sunday 15th March - 2pm - Manchester United v Aston Villa Sunday 15th March - 2pm - Nottingham Forest v Fulham (Sports Extra) Sunday 15th March - 2pm - Crystal Palace v Leeds United (Sports Extra 2) Sunday 15th March - 4:30pm - Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur

Dave's Differential 04.03.2026 47min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by FPL expert Gianni Buttice.What's going on at Aston Villa? When's the perfect time to play your chips? Is it cheating to use team-leaks in FPL?There's a Chelsea themed Sutton Death, and Dave launches a new feature.

Dave Loses the Plot 25.02.2026 48min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by The Athletic writer and podcaster Carl Anka.Are Manchester United players fun to use in FPL? Should Bournemouth feature in your team? How should Premier League players take their penalties?Chris Sutton reveals his pre-match warm up routine whilst Carl and Dave face-off in Sutton Death.

Maverick Moves 18.02.2026 43min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to discuss FPL alongside former Everton midfielder Leon Osman.Will Haaland play this gameweek? Is it time to turn to Brentford? What's the best atmosphere in world sport?Chris and Leon take on Championship Sutton Death and Chris considers a name change.

Double Gameweeks, Triple Captains and Wildcard Strategies 11.02.2026 42min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to discuss FPL alongside Fantasy Football expert Holly Shand.When should you play your Wildcard? Is Gabriel the best Triple Captain option? Is it time to look to Crystal Palace defenders?Alistair makes an apology after last week's Sutton Death scandal, whilst this week's game is very tough.

Joao Pedro: Banished to Captain? 04.02.2026 47min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 25 alongside impressionist Luke Kempner and comedian and Love Island narrator Iain Stirling.Who should you captain this week? Time to go all in on Manchester United? What would Mikel Arteta say if 'Own Goal' was his player?There's a doubles game of Sutton Death and Iain and Luke reveal which comedians are the best at FPL.Premier League Commentaries this weekend: Saturday 7th February- 3pm - Arsenal v Sunderland Saturday 7th February - 3pm - AFC Bournemouth v Aston Villa (Sports Extra 2) Saturday 7th February - 5:30pm - Newcastle United v Brentford (Full match on Sports Extra, and on 5 Live after England v Wales) Sunday 8th February - 2pm - Brighton & Hove Albion v Crystal Palace Sunday 8th February - 2pm - Crystal Palace v Chelsea (Sports Extra) Sunday 8th February - 4:30pm - Liverpool v Manchester City

Is Haaland's time up? 28.01.2026 46min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 24 alongside Glenn Murray. Which Manchester United players are the most valuable? Who should you captain after Haaland's poor form? Should you use team leaks to help your squad selection?There's a thrilling game of Sutton Death which goes right to the wire, and Alistair Bruce-Ball reveals his strange Strasbourg sleep arrangement. To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369. Premier League Commentaries this weekend: Saturday 31st January - 3pm - Leeds v Arsenal Saturday 31st January - 3pm - Brighton & Hove Albion v Everton (Sports Extra) Saturday 31st January - 5:30pm - Chelsea v West Ham United Sunday 1st February- 2pm - Manchester United v Fulham Sunday 1st February - 2pm - Aston Villa v Brentford (Sports Extra) Sunday 1st February - 2pm - Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace (Sports Extra 2) Sunday 1st February - 4:30pm - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City

Time To Turn To Manchester United? 21.01.2026 55min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 23 alongside Eilidh Barbour. Is it time to jump on Manchester United players? Should Marc Guehi be in your team after his transfer to Manchester City? Would Chris Sutton be good at pickleball? There's a big shock as Alistair takes on Eilidh in Sutton Death, and we hear from the FPL World number 3.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369. Premier League Commentaries this weekend: Saturday 17th January - 3pm - Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur Saturday 17th January - 3pm - Manchester City v Wolves (Sports Extra) Saturday 17th January - 5:30pm - AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool Sunday 18th January - 2pm - Newcastle United v Aston Villa Sunday 18th January - 2pm - Crystal Palace v Chelsea (Sports Extra) Sunday 18th January - 2pm - Brentford v Nottingham Forest (Sports Extra 2) Sunday 18th January - 4:30pm - Arsenal v Manchester United

The Semenyo Dilemma 14.01.2026 54min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 22 alongside Only the Poets lead vocalist and guitarist Tommy Longhurst.What should we do with Semenyo? Which Manchester United players might thrive under Michael Carrick? Where's the best night out in Berlin?Tempers flare as Tommy takes on Chris in FA Cup Sutton Death, and Chris reveals further tensions have arisen in the Clough and Taylor Camp.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.Premier League Commentaries this weekend:Saturday 17th January - 3pm - Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United Saturday 17th January - 3pm - Chelsea v Brentford (Sports Extra) Saturday 17th January - 5:30pm - Nottingham Forest v Arsenal Sunday 18th January - 2pm - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United Sunday 18th January - 4:30pm - Aston Villa v Everton

Sore losers and New Year's plans 07.01.2026 50min

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back from their Christmas break to reflect on a busy festive period in FPL and plan ahead for the rest of the season - as well as discussing the fallout from the controversial quiz against The Commentators' View.Should we be getting Ollie Watkins in our teams? Is there any Spurs player worth owning? Will Ian Dennis ever come on the pod again?Olympic swimmer Mark Foster joins takes on Dave in a high-quality Sutton Death, and Chris throws another tantrum about everyone copying his team.To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.