FPL Double Gameweek: How to Triple Up on Man City and Bournemouth

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are facing the season’s most significant double gameweek in Gameweek 33. This scheduling quirk provides a strategic opportunity for managers to maximize point hauls by selecting players who will feature in two matches during the window.

According to BBC Sport, the ideal strategy for this period involves securing 11 players who feature twice, a goal that can be achieved through the use of the free hit chip or a wildcard. This approach is particularly viable as several high-profile teams, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool, face challenging away fixtures against Manchester City, Chelsea, and Everton respectively.

Key Teams Doubling in Gameweek 33

Several teams have been confirmed to play twice during Gameweek 33. These include:

• Manchester City
• Chelsea
• Brighton
• Leeds United
• Bournemouth
• Burnley

It is important for managers to note that these same teams will blank in Gameweek 34, meaning they will not have a fixture in the subsequent round.

Strategic Targets and Player Recommendations

Analysis from BBC Sport suggests that tripling up on assets from Manchester City and Bournemouth is a primary tactic for this period. Manchester City’s attacking trio is highlighted as a central component for any free hit strategy.

In the defensive department, Bournemouth assets are recommended. Specifically, Marcos Senesi (£5.2m) and James Hill (£4.2m) are identified as strong options. Both players regularly earn defensive contribution points and are viewed as having a good opportunity for a clean sheet in their home match against Leeds United.

For goalkeepers, Karl Darlow of Leeds United (£3.9m) is highlighted. Darlow has a home fixture against Wolves, a team that has scored only seven goals in 16 away games and suffered a heavy defeat against West Ham in the previous week. Darlow also has a secondary fixture away at Bournemouth.

Deadline and Planning

The deadline for FPL Gameweek 33 fixtures is 11:00 AM UK Time on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Managers are currently evaluating differential picks—those with less than 10% ownership—to gain a competitive edge.

The current landscape for the second half of the 2025/26 FPL season continues to be defined by these double and blank gameweeks, forcing managers to balance short-term gains from double fixtures against the long-term impact of blanking in Gameweek 34.