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Stats & FPL

How a Danish student won FPL 2024-25 in his very first season

Erik Ibsen, 23, beat more than 11 million Fantasy Premier League players to win the overall title — in his debut season, without using AI.

By Tom Ellis · 27 May 2026
Stats & FPL

Danish student beats 11 million FPL players in debut season

Erik Ibsen, a 23-year-old medical student from Denmark, has been crowned Fantasy Premier League champion in his very first season, finishing 38 points clear.

By Tom Ellis · 27 May 2026
Stats & FPL

How BBC Pundits' Premier League Predictions Went Wrong

Thirty-three BBC pundits, an AI tool and Opta's supercomputer all made their top-four picks last summer — and almost every one of them got it badly wrong.

By Sarah Akande · 25 May 2026
Stats & FPL

FPL Gameweek 38: Three low-ownership picks for final-day glory

With just one Premier League round left, FPL expert Prasun Singhal picks three under-the-radar options that could help you leapfrog mini-league rivals.

By Sarah Akande · 24 May 2026
Stats & FPL

FPL Gameweek 38: Three Low-Owned Players Who Could Win Your Mini-League

With just one Premier League fixture left, FPL expert Prasun Singhal identifies three differential picks that could give you the edge over your mini-league rivals.

By Sarah Akande · 24 May 2026
Stats & FPL

FPL Gameweek 38 Tips: Bowen Captain, Kroupi and Palmer in Final-Day XI

With Arsenal and Man City with nothing to play for, FPL managers should target players from clubs chasing Europe or fighting relegation on the final day.

By Tom Ellis · 23 May 2026
Stats & FPL

FPL Gameweek 38: Bowen captain, Kroupi and Palmer among picks

With Arsenal and City having nothing to play for, targeting players from clubs still chasing Europe or fighting relegation is the smart move for GW38.

By Tom Ellis · 23 May 2026