Fantrax and Football

The season is over and the Gazette returns for a full wrap with Duncan, Michael, and Matt, recording live with the World Cup underway in the background. Michael is crowned Premier League champion after leading all season long. The hosts discuss who had the best draft, the best trades, and who helped themselves most across the year.All three leagues get their moment: the Championship promotion came down to the final day, League One saw two new fathers earn promotion, and relegation across the ecosystem is reviewed. Luckiest and unluckiest managers debated across all three leagues, plus the lineup-setting controversy that stirred up drama on the final day.Rule change proposals are put to the vote. Should three-up three-down replace the current promotion and relegation format? Points for blocked shots, fantasy assists, and assists for own goals are all on the ballot. The hosts make their cases and cast their verdicts.Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

With Gary off celebrating Arsenal's Premier League in England, Tim and Karl reconvene for the final in season episode. They kick off with European competition trivia—which Aston Villa player became the second ever to win all three European trophies?Mailbag tackles crucial final week decisions: Is punting on Salah's farewell game at Anfield worth the risk? Should you avoid players from teams with nothing to play for or are relegation battles the safer bet? Will Foden start to make the World Cup squad? Plus: Tim's bold prediction that Evanilson outscores Gyokeres comes down to the final matchday.Waiver wire discussion focuses on the ultimate streaming plays for the season finale. The hosts debate defensive matchups with everything on the line, whether to trust Taty Castellanos in a must-win game, which defenders are still available and can help you get across the line, and do you gamble on Max Dowman if he starts? Start of the week predictions close out the season with championship implications.Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

Gary and Karl break down Game Week 35 with Tim away at a wedding. Newcastle finally secure safety with a win over Brighton - but can they build momentum for next season? Arsenal move six points clear while Man United clinch Champions League football. Is the title race over or can City catch them?The waiver wire team of the week features four Leeds players - are they legitimate holds or sell-high candidates? Gyokeres delivers his best Arsenal performance yet. West Ham face a relegation fight after a 3-0 thrashing. What's behind Villa's collapse in league form?Waiver wire discussion covers final pickup targets with three games left, which breakout performers deserve draft consideration next season, and whether certain streaming options are worth the risk. Plus: A pod favourite wins start of the week.Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

The gang reunites to break down Double Gameweek 33 action midway through the fixtures.Ollie Watkins is finally back to form - is he trustworthy rest of season or will Villa rest him for Europa League? Beto has become Mr. Reliable - can you trust him against West Ham next? Newcastle and Chelsea's poor form continues. Should you bench all of your Newcastle and Chelsea players? Plus: Leeds players deliver in the double gameweek - are they legitimate rest-of-season holds?The hosts debut new set piece taker data revealing the top corner takers on the season and analyze whether Stack's injury opens the door for Tanaka as a league-winning pickup. Waiver wire discussion tackles whether James Maddison is worth the risk, plus the hosts reveal their final waiver gems at defender and midfielder for managers making their last push.Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

Game Week 32 is in the books, and Eugenio returns for his third appearance on the show to break down the latest action. The episode kicks off with debate over the Lisandro Martinez red card before diving into the weekend's biggest talking points.Alexander Isak is back from injury, but should you start him? The guys debate whether he's still a must-start player or if there are better options rest of season. Plus: Is Rio N'gumoha the waiver wire pickup that could win you a championship? The hosts analyze his explosive potential and minutes risk.Double Gameweek 33 strategy focuses on which players to target from teams playing twice. The hosts discuss Brighton's best options, rotation risks, and whether West Ham's high scoring can continue.Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

The last international break starts with a special episode featuring Jordan (ForeverMidtable) from the Discord community. Jordan shares his background in data analytics, his stats modeling work for Fantrax, and his journey from American fantasy football to the Premier League.The guys tackle a rest-of-season redraft exercise across different ownership tiers, debating which players offer the best value for the final eight game weeks. Who should you target in each ownership bracket? Which players are overvalued? And will Gary pick Danny Welbeck?Discussion includes set piece dominance this season, why Szobozlai's ADP was criminally low, and what trends will shape next year's draft strategy. Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

Game Week 30 is in the books, and Sean returns as a special guest to break down the latest action and help managers navigate the final stretch.The hosts analyze strategies to win your league with nine game weeks remaining. They discuss how to handle the crucial blank game week affecting Arsenal, City, Palace, and Wolves, and debate which players to trust rest of season.Is Bruno Fernandes the safest bet to finish as the top Fantrax player? What should managers prioritize when building their roster for the run-in? And how do you balance short-term needs with long-term strategy in a title race?Waiver wire picks across all positions for the final push, plus Start of the Week returns with a controversial pick that sparks debate among the hosts.Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

Game Week 29 is in the books, and Jack steps in for a snowed-in Gary to help break down the latest Fantrax action.The guys analyze the weekend's biggest performances and debate the key questions heading into the final stretch. Can Joao Pedro keep this up rest of season? Is Anthony Gordon finally back to his last-season form? And should managers hold or drop premium defenders who've gone cold?Waiver wire discussion tackles whether Garnacho is the must-add pickup, plus options across all positions for managers making their final push. The hosts debate minutes risks versus upside plays for the run-in.Plus: Start of the Week continues with a controversial pick that may deserve an asterisk.Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

The Gazette returns after a few weeks off to catch up on all the league action. The Round of 16 is complete and eight teams have punched their tickets to the Cup quarterfinals. We break down the biggest upsets, closest matchups, and debate who the favorites are to lift the trophy.Duncan joins as a special guest to discuss the cup, the tight relegation battle in the Premier League, and why one team with the second-best points-for total is somehow fighting to stay up.Plus: A trade breakdown between Michael and Niall, Manager of the Month standings with one game week to go, and why betting against Michael to actually win it might be the safest play.Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

GW 27 is nearly complete but the boys are here to unpack the latest Fantrax stories. The episode kicks off with a discussion about upcoming double game weeks. Which teams will potentially get one, and what game weeks look in danger of a lot of postponements?They tackle the big stories from the weekend - can we trust Eze moving forward? How good will Gyökeres be rest of season? And is Kolo Muani about to be a potential league winner for someone as we go down the home stretch?The waiver wire segment gets an upgrade as the guys suggest the 3 keepers under 50% owned that they would target.Plus: Start of the Week returns by popular demand!Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

Recording a day late after watching the Super Bowl (with some friendly Patriots-Seahawks rivalry), the crew breaks down Game Week 25 and looks ahead to the quick turnaround double game week. The episode opens with VAR frustrations and controversial refereeing decisions before diving into the week's big talking points.Cole Palmer's hat-trick sparks debate about whether he's truly back to his best or if penalties against Wolves don't tell the full story. The hosts discuss Arsenal's evolving strike partnership and whether certain players are becoming weekly starters again. Manchester City's recent form gets analyzed, with questions about rotation and whether certain midfielders are trustworthy additions.The conversation shifts to trade targets and waiver wire priorities for the quick turnaround week. With double game weeks approaching, the crew debates which players deserve immediate pickups versus which names are schedule-dependent. West Ham's recent surge gets attention, along with discussions about fixture difficulty and whether certain hot streaks are sustainable. From defenders with nightmare upcoming fixtures to midfielders benefiting from injuries, the episode covers the key decisions managers need to make before Tuesday's matches kick off.Join the conversation in the official Fantrax & Football Discord:👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

Gameweek 24 is done and the mailbag is ready. With Rami back on the pod, the lads dig into listener questions ranging from questionable trades and collusion debates to whether you’re ever actually allowed to make a bad move in Fantrax.There’s a deep dive into historic Fantrax legends, panic drops, January signings, and the eternal grey areas that only fantasy football leagues can create. As always, it’s part analysis, part nostalgia, and part group chat therapy.Join the conversation and send in your own questions in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

This week’s Gazette features a live trade accepted on air, as the lads talk through the deal in real time, break down the players involved, and decide whether it’s a smart move or a future regret.We then review the other trades completed across the leagues, looking at value, timing, and how injuries and IR pressure are shaping recent decisions. From there, it’s a full run-through of the Cup playoff first legs, highlighting the biggest leads, the tightest ties, and who’s already facing an uphill second leg.The episode wraps up with the January Manager of the Month winners across the leagues, including a quick look at the form and consistency that earned each award.Trades, cup action, and monthly honours — all the key league business covered.Join the discussion in the official Fantrax & Football Discord: 👉 https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA