Full Breakdown
Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 16 Highlights
12/14/2025, 8:52:53 PM
Key Performers and Bonus Points
In Gameweek 16 of the 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League, several players stood out, earning significant bonus points for their performances. Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Everton, with Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, and Trevoh Chalobah receiving 3, 2, and 1 bonus points, respectively. Liverpool also triumphed 2-0 against Brighton, with Hugo Ekitike, Ibrahima Konate, and Alisson earning bonus points. Fulham's thrilling 3-2 win over Burnley featured Harry Wilson, who scored once and assisted twice, amassing 16 points, marking his highest score ever in Fantasy Premier League.
Defensive Contributions
In addition to offensive performances, defensive contributions were crucial in Gameweek 16. A total of 15 players earned extra points for their defensive actions, with nine defenders and six midfielders meeting the required thresholds for additional Fantasy points. Notably, Joachim Andersen from Fulham achieved this milestone for the tenth time this season, tying with Everton's James Tarkowski. Fofana led the defensive contributions with 20 actions, followed by Konate with 16.
Managerial Decisions and Player Transfers
Harry Wilson's impressive performance led to a surge in his popularity, with over 800,000 managers bringing him into their squads. His price increased by £0.2m leading up to the Gameweek 16 deadline, and he is expected to attract further interest as Fulham faces Nottingham Forest and West Ham United, both of whom have struggled defensively. Meanwhile, Phil Foden, Igor Thiago, and Bruno Fernandes were among the most transferred players, each exceeding one million new managers.
Captaincy Trends
Bukayo Saka received significant backing from Fantasy managers, being captained by over one million ahead of Arsenal's match against Wolves. This marked his largest captaincy backing in 68 Gameweeks. Despite Wolves' defensive struggles, Saka's past performances against them have been promising. Erling Haaland remained the most popular captain choice, although his backing was notably lower than in previous weeks.
Official Statements & Responses
The Fantasy Premier League community has reacted positively to the standout performances of players like Harry Wilson and Bukayo Saka. Managers are keenly observing player form and upcoming fixtures to optimize their squads for future Gameweeks.
Criticism & Opposition
Despite the excitement surrounding Gameweek 16, some managers expressed disappointment over players like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who limped off early in his match, resulting in a mere single point return for over 680,000 managers who had transferred him in.
Verbatim Quotes
- “4m) in Gameweek 16 as the Fulham midfielder rewarded them with his biggest EVER haul of 16 points.” — Premier League Source
- “Fulham's next two opponents, Nottingham Forest and West Ham United, both rank among the worst six teams for goals conceded.” — Premier League Source
This overview of Gameweek 16 highlights the dynamic nature of Fantasy Premier League, where player performances and managerial decisions significantly impact team success.
