Double Gameweek 33: The Player Picks That Actually Matter

FPL Gameweek 33 (2025/26): The Biggest Double Gameweek of the Season
Gameweek 33 has finally arrived — and it’s the largest Double Gameweek of the 2025/26 season, with six teams playing twice and a huge opportunity for rank‑shifting hauls. The Premier League officially confirmed that postponed fixtures from later in the season have been moved into this midweek slot, creating a rare DGW where all six doubling sides also blank in Gameweek 34.
This is the week where mini‑leagues swing, chip strategies diverge, and captaincy becomes a genuine season‑defining decision.

Which Teams Double in Gameweek 33?
The Premier League and FPL have confirmed the following clubs play twice:
Chelsea
Brighton & Hove Albion
Manchester City
Burnley
Leeds United
AFC Bournemouth
The rescheduled fixtures are:
Brighton vs Chelsea — Tue 21 April, 20:00
Bournemouth vs Leeds — Wed 22 April, 20:00
Burnley vs Manchester City — Wed 22 April, 20:00
These sit alongside each club’s regular weekend fixture, giving all six teams two matches within a tight turnaround window.

Why DGW33 Is So Important
This is not just any double — it’s the biggest DGW of the season according to the Premier League’s own FPL Scout team, who highlight the potential for triple‑ups on Manchester City and multiple double‑ups across the board.
Key reasons this week matters:
Six teams double — the largest DGW of 25/26
All six blank in GW34, so planning is essential
Manchester City assets are explosive and heavily backed
Budget players from Leeds, Brighton, Bournemouth offer huge value
Chip strategy divergence (Wildcard, Free Hit, Bench Boost, Triple Captain)

Best Teams to Target
1. Manchester City
City are the headline act of DGW33. The Scout recommends a triple‑up, with Erling Haaland and Nico O’Reilly among the standout captaincy candidates.
Why City?
Elite attack
High clean‑sheet potential
Massive ownership swings if you go without
Top Picks:
Erling Haaland — obvious captain
Nico O’Reilly (£5.0m) — budget enabler with attacking upside
Donnarumma — strong GK pick per fixture ticker

2. Chelsea
Chelsea have the shortest turnaround (70 hours) between fixtures, but still offer strong DGW appeal.
Why Chelsea?
High‑ceiling attackers
Strong defensive options
Motivated by league position + FA Cup schedule
Top Picks:
Attacking full‑backs
Midfielders with set‑piece involvement

3. Brighton
Brighton’s fixtures are appealing, and they benefit from a full weekend off after the double.
Why Brighton?
Good rest period
Strong underlying metrics
Budget‑friendly defenders and mids

4. Leeds United
Leeds are one of the most interesting DGW sides. They’ve shown strong form recently, including a win over Manchester United.
Why Leeds?
Good recovery time
Strong recent form
Cheap attackers and defenders
Top Pick:
Dominic Calvert‑Lewin (£5.6m) — highlighted as a captaincy outsider by The Scout

5. Bournemouth
Bournemouth are unbeaten in 12 league matches and offer excellent budget options.
Why Bournemouth?
Strong form
Cheap defenders and mids
Great for Bench Boost or enabling premiums
Top Budget Pick:
James Hill (£4.2m) — consistent 90‑minute defender with strong value

6. Burnley
Burnley’s fixtures are tough, but they double — and that alone makes their assets viable.
Why Burnley?
Two bites at the cherry
Cheap starters
Potential save points for their keeper

Best Player Picks for DGW33
Premiums
Erling Haaland (C) — best captaincy pick per Premier League Scout
Chelsea attacking mids — high ceiling
Brighton creative mids — strong fixtures
Mid‑Priced
Dominic Calvert‑Lewin (Leeds) — form + fixtures + minutes
Brighton defenders — clean‑sheet potential
Budget Enablers
James Hill (Bournemouth, £4.2m) — standout budget defender
Leeds/Burnley mids — cheap DGW starters

Chip Strategy for DGW33
The Premier League’s FPL experts highlight DGW33 as a prime week for:
Triple Captain (Haaland)
Wildcard (to set up DGW33 → Free Hit GW34)
Bench Boost (if you already have 12–15 doublers)
The most popular elite‑manager route is: Wildcard GW33 → Free Hit GW34 This avoids the blank and maximises the double.

Captaincy Rankings
Erling Haaland (MCI) — clear #1 per The Scout
Nico O’Reilly (MCI) — differential captain
Dominic Calvert‑Lewin (LEE) — high‑upside outsider
Chelsea attacker — rotation risk but explosive
Brighton midfielder — safe, steady returns

Final Thoughts
DGW33 is the defining moment of the 2025/26 FPL season. With six teams doubling, premium captaincy options, and a wealth of budget enablers, this is the week where aggressive managers can make massive gains.
But remember: All six doubling teams blank in GW34, so your moves this week must be part of a two‑week plan.Brought to you by Copilot and JAM-IE