Fantasy EFL Team Reveal for Gameweek 23

In this article we take a look at @LPbroadcasts Fantasy EFL team reveal for Gameweek 23. Our expert shares his team, rationale around each pick and discusses the two teams he is backing to win for the new round.

Our Fantasy EFL team reveal for Gameweek 23 could be very helpful for fantasy managers. Knowing who our expert picks could be extremely enlightening. It could also bring clarity to some of the decisions we have to make in our own teams.

Team Reveal

This is the perfect week to back differentials with a clear template emerging, and I’m likely to make tweaks right up until the deadlines, if there are any postponements – let’s hope not!

GOALKEEPER

In goal, I’m convinced Ben Amos of Port Vale is a great option. The 34-year-old has played the last two games, replacing Connor Ripley, scoring nine and four points for his efforts despite only keeping one clean sheet across the two. Taking on 15th-placed Barrow (H), I expect Vale’s 11th clean sheet this season. However, I will select whoever starts between the sticks.

DEFENDERS

Looking at the upside of differentials, I’m considering Stevenage duo Carl Piergianni and Luther Wildin. Piergianni is the second-highest [active] scoring player in the game this week with 164 points, and is a contributions magnet. Whereas, Wildin has only 0.1% ownership despite having three consecutive double-digit hauls, scoring 130 points total. Facing bottom-placed Burton, I expect a clean sheet at a minimum.

Finally, looking to save one or two spots for midweek games, Blackburn Rovers’ Danny Batth (D) is selected. The centre-back averages 5.8 points and is also a defensive contributor. Taking on Portsmouth (H) who struggle on the road, I expect a clean sheet and returns for Batth.

MIDFIELDERS

Davis Keillor-Dunn of Barnsley smashed it for me last week, and returns to my side. The out-of-position midfielder, playing up front, has four goals in four games, totalling nine goals and two assists in 24, returning 132 points. I expect further returns against Northampton (A).

Pairing him, the double-up with Adams Phillips feels tempting but overkill. As a result, I’m debating between Blackpool’s Lee Evans or MK Dons’ Alex Gilbey, which will likely go to the wire. Evans is due another attacking return against 23rd-placed Cambridge (H), while Gilbey could haul against 24th-placed Carlisle (A).

FORWARD

The standout this week is Nathan Lowe (F) of Walsall, provided he’s still at the club – which I fully expect him to be. The Stoke City loanee has 14 goals and five assists in just 21 games, and is the joint-most productive attacking player across the entire EFL. Facing Tranmere (H), I expect him to extend his impressive form and wears the armband as it stands.

CLUB PICKS

I’m facing a tough decision for my weekend football picks. Barnsley at Northampton, Huddersfield at Shrewsbury, and Crewe at Swindon all seem like strong contenders. I’m committed to selecting two away teams this weekend – it’s all or nothing for GW23!