Gameweek 9 · deadline Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:00 GMT · updated Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:05 GMT
FPL differentials for Gameweek 9: Silva, Vuskovic and Barry
The strongest differential right now is Silva (BOU, 0.9% owned, 23.9 expected points over the next 5 gameweeks). A differential is a player few managers own, so every point he scores gains you ground on the field. Below are the 12 best players under 10% ownership.
Best differentials, next 5 gameweeks
| Player | Price | Next 5 GWs | GW9 | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silva BOU · DEF | £5.0m | 23.9 | 5.1 | 0.9% |
| Vuskovic BHA · DEF | £5.1m | 22.5 | 3.7 | 6.6% |
| Barry EVE · FWD | £5.6m | 22.4 | 4.6 | 7.4% |
| Hill BOU · DEF | £5.5m | 22.1 | 4.7 | 1.4% |
| N.Jackson AVL · FWD | £6.7m | 22.0 | 4.4 | 9.7% |
| E.Le Fée SUN · MID | £5.7m | 21.9 | 4.3 | 2.8% |
| Rudoni COV · MID | £4.9m | 21.7 | 4.6 | 0.6% |
| Van Hecke TOT · DEF | £4.9m | 21.5 | 4.5 | 7.5% |
| Thiago BRE · FWD | £7.8m | 21.4 | 4.6 | 8.8% |
| Rayan BOU · MID | £6.3m | 21.4 | 4.4 | 1.8% |
| Dewsbury-Hall EVE · MID | £6.6m | 21.1 | 4.2 | 6.0% |
| Muharemović LEE · DEF | £5.1m | 21.0 | 3.6 | 5.7% |
How to use differentials
A differential is worth most when you need to climb. If you are chasing the leader of your mini-league, owning the same players as them only keeps the gap the same; one or two strong differentials give you a chance to close it. If you are leading, popular picks are the safer choice. Our list only includes players who are fit to play and ranks them by expected points over the next 5 gameweeks, so they are picks with a real chance of returning, not just low ownership.
Differentials by position
Silva (defender, BOU, £5.0m): 23.9 expected points over 5 gameweeks at 0.9% ownership.
E.Le Fée (midfielder, SUN, £5.7m): 21.9 expected points over 5 gameweeks at 2.8% ownership.
Barry (forward, EVE, £5.6m): 22.4 expected points over 5 gameweeks at 7.4% ownership.
Questions
What is an FPL differential?
A player few managers own (here: under 10%). When he scores, you gain on most rivals.
When should I buy differentials?
When you are behind in your mini-league or chasing rank. If you are ahead, popular picks protect your lead.
How are these differentials picked?
By our expected points over the next 5 gameweeks, among players under 10% ownership who are fit to play.