FA Cup Fifth-Round Matches Impact Premier League Fixtures and Fantasy Football Plans

The FA Cup fifth-round matches scheduled for this midweek will have substantial repercussions on the upcoming Premier League fixtures and Fantasy Football plans. Teams progressing to the quarter-finals will face a ‘Blank Gameweek 29’ in FPL, rendering their players inactive and causing strategic shifts for fantasy managers.

As it stands, only three Premier League matches are confirmed for BGW29, with Burnley, Brentford, Fulham, Spurs, West Ham, and Aston Villa set to play. However, potential postponements loom for fixtures involving teams still competing in the FA Cup, such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Brighton, Man City, Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Everton, Liverpool, Luton, Nott’m Forest, Man Utd, Sheff Utd, Wolves, and Bournemouth.

If Bournemouth triumph over Leicester, their Premier League fixture in BGW29 will be canceled, impacting the strategy of managers eyeing Dominic Solanke. Solanke’s recent popularity among FPL managers could be affected by Bournemouth’s FA Cup fate.

Similarly, a win for Man City against Luton would complicate their upcoming schedule, potentially reducing the appeal of players like Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden as fantasy options in the short term. However, this scenario would guarantee an additional match in BGW29 if Man Utd and Leeds also progress in the FA Cup.

Chelsea‘s clash with Leeds on Wednesday holds significance for Fantasy managers, as a Leeds victory could lead to Arsenal facing Chelsea in BGW29. This potential addition to the blank gameweek could alter chip and transfer strategies, potentially sparing the use of the Free Hit chip.

The FA Cup quarter-finals draw, set for Wednesday, will further impact both short-term and long-term planning for FPL managers looking to capitalize on potential Double Gameweeks. By monitoring FA Cup outcomes and adjusting strategies accordingly, managers can position themselves for success in the ever-evolving world of Fantasy Premier League.