FPL Beginners Guide for Gameweek 18 - Fantasy Football Community

In this article we provide you with the FPL beginners guide for Gameweek 18. In the FPL beginners guide for Gameweek 18 we will list the fixtures, the best teams to target, the best picks and the best captain without all of the detail and stats so you as beginners can get your teams ready for the new round.

Knowing how to navigate your way through each Gameweek as beginners can be an extremely daunting task. There is a lot of information out there in the fantasy football world so summarising that data and diluting it into this easily digestible article can be very helpful.

Gameweek 18 Fixtures

Here is a list of fixtures playing in Gameweek 18. This can be a great start when looking to make your decisions.

Who are the best teams to buy from this week?

Aston Villa v Sheffield United – Aston Villa are third in the league for a very good reason. They have won every single home match this season and play the worst side in the league next up. Because of that it could be wise to invest in both their defensive and offensive players.

Luton v Newcastle – Luton sit near the bottom of the table and they come up against one of the strongest defences in the league this week. With that in mind buying into the Newcastle backline could bring plenty of points.

Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth – Bournemouth have been in great scoring form recently. They have a game against a Nottingham Forest side who have been conceding lots of goals. For that reason, buying Bournemouth attackers could be a great idea.

Tottenham v Everton – Tottenham have been brilliant for FPL assets this season. They have a fixture against Everton in Gameweek 18 which could be a great opportunity to buy both their attacking and defensive players.

Best players for Gameweek 17

Son Heung-Min (£9.8m – Tottenham)
Pedro Porro (£5.5m – Tottenham)
Dejan Kulusevski (£7.1m – Tottenham)
Richarlison (£6.7m – Tottenham)
Dominic Solanke (£6.8m – Bournemouth)
Cole Palmer (£5.6m – Chelsea)
Ollie Watkins (£8.4m – Aston Villa)
Leon Bailey (£5.6m – Aston Villa)
Kaoru Mitoma (£6.5m – Brighton)
Kieran Trippier (£6.9m – Newcastle)
Martin Dubravka (£4.2m – Newcastle)
Anthony Gordon (£6.2m – Newcastle – if fit).

The Best Captain for Gameweek 18

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is the best captain for Gameweek 18. His side are in relentless home form this season which is where they play this week. They face the worst team in the division next, Sheffield United. Watkins will lead the Aston Villa attack this week as usual but he has also been one of the best assets in the game so far as he sits fourth overall for FPL points.

Should I use a chip this week?

No. There are much better times to use your chips. You will likely need your chips in the big blank and double Gameweeks ahead. A blank Gameweek is when some teams do not have a fixture. A double Gameweek is where a team has two fixtures in that particular week meaning players have double the potential for points.