FPL Podcast from BBC Sport

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Have no fear, your FPL "experts" in ABB, Statman Dave and Chris Sutton are here! Join the FPL Podcast from BBC Sport every gameweek as they discuss, digress and debate all things FPL.

  1. 4D AGO

    The Semenyo Dilemma

    Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 22 alongside Only the Poets lead vocalist and guitarist Tommy Longhurst. What should we do with Semenyo? Which Manchester United players might thrive under Michael Carrick? Where's the best night out in Berlin? Tempers flare as Tommy takes on Chris in FA Cup Sutton Death, and Chris reveals further tensions have arisen in the Clough and Taylor Camp. To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369. Premier League Commentaries this weekend: Saturday 17th January - 3pm - Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United Saturday 17th January - 3pm - Chelsea v Brentford (Sports Extra) Saturday 17th January - 5:30pm - Nottingham Forest v Arsenal Sunday 18th January - 2pm - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United Sunday 18th January - 4:30pm - Aston Villa v Everton

    55 min

  2. JAN 7

    Sore losers and New Year's plans

    Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back from their Christmas break to reflect on a busy festive period in FPL and plan ahead for the rest of the season - as well as discussing the fallout from the controversial quiz against The Commentators' View. Should we be getting Ollie Watkins in our teams? Is there any Spurs player worth owning? Will Ian Dennis ever come on the pod again? Olympic swimmer Mark Foster joins takes on Dave in a high-quality Sutton Death, and Chris throws another tantrum about everyone copying his team. To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.

    50 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    You're Better Than That: FPL vs TCV

    The FPL Podcast from BBC Sport takes on The Commentator's View in 5 Live's annual football quiz. Will John Murray and Ian Dennis beat Chris Sutton and Statman Dave? Will Ali Bruce-Ball stay impartial as quizmaster? And will they all stay friends? Five rounds: 04:10 Clash of the Commentators 20:25 Articulate 27:35 Guesstimation 38:40 Sutton Death 48:25 Book round

    58 min

  4. 12/24/2025

    Cunha, camembert and Christmas songs

    Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss the big FPL issues ahead of the festive fixtures with the help of Listener Spud. Was Dave wrong about Ekitike? How should we replace the injured Bruno Fernandes? Can AI save the Listener's Lions? Video games and board games are on the table for Sutton Death and Spud has another superb song up his sleeve. Make sure you enter your team into the BBC Sport League while you still can! The all-important code is bbcfpl. (There'll be no more entries after the Gameweek 19 deadline) To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.

    57 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    Is it Ekitike time?

    Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 17 with the help of Radio 4's Today Programme Sport Presenter Mike Williams. With Hugo Ekitike scoring twice for Liverpool, is it time to bring him in? Is Dominic Calvert-Lewin the new bargain striker we need? How many Christmas jumpers is too many? Will Chris figure out how his new phone works in time for Saturday's deadline? Chris takes on Mike in a League Cup-themed Sutton Death and a listener invites the pod to Mexico. Make sure you enter your team into the BBC Sport League while you still can! The all-important code is bbcfpl. To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369. Premier League commentaries on 5 Live and BBC Sounds this week – Saturday 20th December - 3pm - Manchester City v West Ham Saturday 20th December - 3pm - Brighton v Sunderland (Sports Extra) Saturday 20th December - 5:30pm - Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool Sunday 21st December - 4:30pm - Aston Villa v Manchester United

    53 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    Finally, some expert advice

    Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave bring in the expert help of @ Let’s Talk FPL Andy. With playing Wolves on Saturday, how do you best maximise Arsenal’s star players? Does Saka come in for Haaland as captain? And how does Andy suggest you use your five free transfers? Plus, there’s a Manchester United/ Fifa World Cup cross-over in Sutton Death. Make sure you enter your team into the BBC Sport League while you still can! The all-important code is bbcfpl. To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.

    59 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    The Haaland Triple Captain Support Group

    Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 15 alongside BBC commentator Chris Wise – with all four of them Triple Captaining Erling Haaland for his blank against Leeds.   Can we trust Liverpool again? Is the Conference League ruining Crystal Palace assets? Does Boston actually have a football team?   Ali takes on Chris Wise in a controversial Sutton Death causing plenty of geography debates, and Dave talks about his plans for Christmas.   Make sure you enter your team into the BBC Sport League while you still can! The all-important code is bbcfpl.    To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.    Premier League commentaries on 5 Live and BBC Sounds this week –   Saturday 6th December – 3pm – Bournemouth v Chelsea Saturday 6th December – 3pm – Tottenham v Brentford (Sports Extra) Saturday 6th December – 5:30pm – Leeds v Liverpool Sunday 7th December – 2pm – Brighton v West Ham (Sports Extra) Sunday 7th December – 4:30pm – Fulham v Crystal Palace

    51 min

  8. 11/26/2025

    Free Hits, special pants and big feet

    Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave debate the big FPL issues ahead of Gameweek 13. The pod are joined by The Maccabees guitarist and Tailenders podcast regular Felix White. Is this the week to Triple-Captain Haaland or use the Free Hit? Does Chris know which players are in his team? Are there reasons to be cheerful despite England’s Ashes defeat? Felix and Dave go head-to-head on a football/cricket crossover in Sutton Death and a listener accuses Chris of being a sheep. Make sure you enter your team into the BBC Sport League! The all-important code is bbcfpl.  To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369.  Premier League commentaries on 5 Live and BBC Sounds this week – Saturday 29th November – 3pm – Manchester City v Leeds Saturday 29th November – 3pm – Sunderland v Bournemouth (Sports Extra) Saturday 29th November – 5:30pm – Everton v Newcastle Sunday 30th November – 2:05pm – West Ham v Liverpool Sunday 30th November – 2:05pm – Aston Villa v Wolves (Sports Extra) Sunday 30th November – 2:05pm – Nottingham Forest v Brighton (Sports Extra 2) Sunday 30th November – 4:30pm – Chelsea v Arsenal

    53 min
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Have no fear, your FPL "experts" in ABB, Statman Dave and Chris Sutton are here! Join the FPL Podcast from BBC Sport every gameweek as they discuss, digress and debate all things FPL.

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  • Creator
    BBC Radio 5 Live
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Show Website
    FPL Podcast from BBC Sport

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