FPL Insights: How Harry, Mark Sutherns and Others Performed in Gameweek 33 – Key Takeaways from Premier League 2025/26

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers faced a high-scoring Double Gameweek 33 in the 2025/26 season, with elite performers from the “Great and the Good” group achieving century hauls through strategic use of chips like the Bench Boost.

According to analysis by Greyhead for Fantasy Football Scout, nine managers successfully deployed the Bench Boost chip during Gameweek 33, all surpassing the 100-point mark in what was described as a “points buffet” and a “century stampede.” The article notes that managers who did not reach this threshold were “basically an enhancement talent” in comparison.

The analysis highlights specific performances from well-known FPL personalities. FPL Harry, Mark Sutherns, Pras, Ben Crellin and Fabio Borges were among those evaluated for their Gameweek 33 decisions, with particular attention paid to their transfer strategies and chip usage during the double gameweek featuring Manchester City, Chelsea, Bournemouth, Brighton and Hove Albion, Burnley, and Leeds United players.

Injuries to key Chelsea players Joao Pedro (£7.7m) and Cole Palmer (£10.5m) were noted as a significant factor influencing managerial decisions, described as a “classic heel turn” due to their unavailability despite earlier expectations of their involvement.

Pre-gameweek concerns over Nico O’Reilly (£5.1m) were dispelled when Pep Guardiola addressed rumors by confirming the player’s situation was “fine,” alleviating fears that had been sparked by “grainy training pics” circulating prior to the gameweek.

The article frames Gameweek 33 as a pivotal and entertaining phase of the FPL season, likening it to “The WrestleMania of this season” and noting that most managers either employed the Bench Boost or utilized the Free Hit chip, referred to colloquially as “cashing in the Money in the Bank.”

FPL Harry’s approach to Gameweek 33 was previously previewed in a YouTube video published two days before the deadline, where he discussed six doubling teams as part of his gameweek strategy. This content was verified through his official YouTube channel, which hosts regular FPL analysis and preview videos.

Mark Sutherns, a regular co-host of the FPL BlackBox podcast, featured in a special 200th episode released on April 15, 2026, dedicated to reviewing Gameweek 33. The episode, available on YouTube, included discussions with Az, Andy North, and Luke Williams on the strategic outcomes and talking points from the double gameweek.

Additional context from Sports Illustrated’s preview of Gameweek 33 identified Nico O’Reilly as a potential differential pick, noting his £5.0m price point and recent 14-point weekend haul that had increased his season total to 52 points ahead of the double gameweek.

The performances in Gameweek 33 contributed significantly to overall season standings, with the high-scoring nature of the double gameweek creating separation between managers who successfully navigated the fixture congestion and those who did not. The ability to capitalize on players with two gameweeks in one period proved critical for achieving elite returns.

As of April 24, 2026, the analysis reflects the completed outcomes of Gameweek 33, with no further updates or reversals to the reported point totals or chip usages. The strategies discussed represent finalized decisions from the gameweek deadline period.