FPL Dugout Guide
FPL Transfer Planner
A good transfer plan is rarely about one move. It is a sequence — which players to roll free transfers on, when to take a hit and how to align upgrades with fixture swings. FPL Dugout's transfer planner sequences moves across gameweeks so each transfer is justified by the next two or three.
What a Transfer Plan Should Cover
- Free transfers banked vs used each week.
- Planned hits and the gameweeks they pay off.
- Fixture swings that justify rotation or pairing.
- Backup options when your first-choice transfer is unavailable.
When To Take A Hit
A -4 hit is only worth taking when the expected points gain over the next two to three gameweeks comfortably exceeds the cost, accounting for minutes risk and price changes.
Rolling Free Transfers
Rolling a free transfer is a good default when no high-confidence upgrade exists, especially before a wildcard or fixture swing window.
Plan transfers with FPL Dugout
OpenFrequently asked questions
How many gameweeks should I plan ahead?
Two to four weeks is realistic. Beyond that, lineup and form noise outweighs planning gains.
When should I bank vs hit?
Bank when confidence is low or a wildcard is near. Hit when a high-confidence upgrade pays off within two weeks.