Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back for the final episode of the season. With Bruce ahead by 4 points going into the final gameweek, the pressure was on Dave to catch him. One of them made a blunder with their captaincy and came up short. Comedian and actor Luke Kempner joins the pod as Head-to-Head Division 1 went down to the wire. And Max Littleproud, who finished 5th in the world, also joins the pod to put himself forward as Chris' assistant for next season!...
May 28, 2025•52 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave have all of the latest FPL advice ahead of the end of the season. Which differentials should you target as the season draws to a close? Are Chris Wood or Bryan Mbeumo good options, or should you target the clubs a the bottom of the Premier League to make up the points difference? Dave remains coy over his gameweek 37 plans as the battle for the league title hots up. And there’s a grudge match in Sutton Death as Dave faces off against a bitter ri...
May 14, 2025•51 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton return as Gameweek 32 concludes. Ahead of a Gameweek full of doubles, potential punishments for a possible no-show are discussed. A bench boost works wonders for this week's guest Chris Wise, but the same chip doesn't pay off for Ali. Sutton Death features the most prolific goalscorers and playmakers in Premier League history, and there's a bold strategy from this week's People's Pep as the Listeners attempt to regain lost ground in the title ...
Apr 16, 2025•53 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball is in Augusta in the USA for this week's episode ahead of the first golf major of the year, the Masters. He joins UK-based Chris Sutton and Statman Dave to look at the winners and losers from Gameweeks 30 and 31, and they plan how best to use the remaining chips in the last seven gameweeks. We also find out about the house-sharing arrangements in Augusta - which of the 5 Live golf team gets the best bedroom? BBC Sport's golf correspondent Iain Carter joins the pod for a cruci...
Apr 09, 2025•48 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back ahead of Gameweek 30. There’s changes afoot after the FA Cup quarter-finals, and the Rest of the World take the lead. The Taylor to Chris’ Clough joins the pod to talk strategy, as well as take on Statman in a goalkeeper-themed Sutton Death. Last week’s People’s Pep returns to lock in her transfers and look ahead to Gameweek 31.
Apr 02, 2025•53 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back after the international break. The Listeners now lead the title race after Bruno Fernandes' 17-point haul in Gameweek 29. With the season drawing to a close, what chips should you use and when should you use them? Charlie Shepherd – the FPL wonderkid from Bristol – takes on Ali in Sutton Death, and an Aston Villa-supporting People’s Pep struggles to remember Chris’ brief stint with the Villains.
Mar 26, 2025•51 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back after Gameweek 28. Chris falls further behind in the title race, with the Listeners hot on the heels of Bruce after their Wildcard gamble last week paid dividends. Statman ponders playing a Free Hit ahead of a Blank Gameweek 29, and eyes up Bruno Fernandes following a fruitful spell for the Manchester United captain. This week’s People’s Pep isn’t happy with the risks taken last week, and there’s more controversy in another heated edi...
Mar 12, 2025•53 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton & Statman Dave are joined by Andy from Let’s Talk FPL for all the hints and tips ahead of gameweek 25. Cody Gakpo or Luis Diaz? Arne Slot or Unai Emery? Statman Dave & Andy give their thoughts on how to play your Assistant Manager chip and which Liverpool assets are the best long-term options. It’s a pod of learning for Chris Sutton after taking up a new, very cold hobby in the week. Plus, you’ll be able to test your FA Cup knowledge in our game of Sutto...
Feb 13, 2025•49 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back after Gameweek 24. Statman scores a century after a hat-trick from the Woodchopper and a brace from Jean-Philippe Mateta at Old Trafford. Everyone played the all-new Assistant Manager Chip, and everyone was rewarded, after both David Moyes and Arne Slot’s sides won comfortably with clean sheets. The podcast tackles the age-old hole-in-one, nine-darter, 147 break debate, and Chris is left incandescent after Sutton Death against BBC Foo...
Feb 06, 2025•48 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back after Gameweek 22. Chris has an unusually successful week after some big hauls from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kevin de Bruyne and, of course, the Woodchopper. There’s plagiarism amongst the FPL Community, and Dave gets questioned about his WhatsApp group chat etiquette after a successful week. Kelly Somers joins the pod ahead of Gameweek 23, and goes head-to-head with Dave in Sutton Death, while the People’s Pep takes a gamble in the Li...
Jan 23, 2025•49 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by former Brighton striker Glenn Murray to talk all things Fantasy Premier League. Following the news of the rescheduled Merseyside Derby, find out when the blank and double gameweeks fall into the season. Do you need to plan ahead? Or sell some key players to make room for double gameweek assets? Statman Dave advises what to do with Nicolas Jackson. Plus, Chris and Glenn play a game of Sutton Death for the ages....
Jan 16, 2025•51 min
With the FA Cup taking precedent this weekend, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave look ahead to next week and Gameweek 21. Paul Gorton from the Traitors returns to the pod as this week's guest, and in true Traitors fashion, Chris has finally signed Erling Haaland! Is Mo Salah still the go-to captaincy choice for this week despite travelling to face Nottingham Forest? And Andrew is back as the People's Pep, with two free transfers to use on the listeners' team!...
Jan 09, 2025•45 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to preview gameweek 20 of Fantasy Premier League. Actor and Doctor in Coronation Street Rick Bithell, joins to pod to get some Wildcard advice as we enter the second part of the season. Salah and Palmer are crucial, but who should you add to your midfield to create a differential Wildcard squad? Plus, the listener sparks controversy with an Australia v New Zealand debate.
Jan 02, 2025•45 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back after Gameweek 17. Mo Salah continues his excellent season with a huge return in Liverpool's 6-3 rout at Spurs, while Alexander Isak bags a hat-trick against Ipswich. There's an update from Dr. Dave on FPL favourite Bukayo Saka after he picked up a hamstring injury away at Crystal Palace. Who should you be brining in to replace the Arsenal winger? The guest takes on Chris in Sutton Death, and the People's Pep joins from afar to sort o...
Dec 23, 2024•47 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by Olympic bronze medallist Steve Parry ahead of gameweek 15 of FPL. They talk goalkeepers after Martinez, Ramsdale and Vicario are all ruled out. But what attributes does Chris look for in a shot-stopper? Statman Dave advises which differential players you should bring in if you’re looking to sell Haaland. Plus, Steve sets a challenge for Ali, Chris & Dave.
Dec 05, 2024•49 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton are back after Gameweek Nine. The Woodchopper is at it again, and the Tommy Templates finally consider selling Erling Haaland. Statman analyses Haaland's points per £million value, and why Wolves' differentials could come into the fold in upcoming gameweeks. The listener talks us through a fierce rivalry, and goes head-to-head with Bruce in Sutton Death.
Oct 31, 2024•44 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton return after Gameweek Eight. It was another bad weekend for Arsenal assets, and another blank for Erling Haaland. Chris moves up in the mini-league, and Dave considers drastic measures to keep the pace… triple captain Haaland vs Southampton? Sutton Death returns to football, and a well-loved lumberjack steals the show in the Listener Lowdown.
Oct 24, 2024•45 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Statman Dave & Chris Sutton discuss the latest FPL developments. How is everyone looking ahead of Gameweek 8? A bad week for Dave as Chris makes up ground… Erling Haaland could blank for the third consecutive week for the first time ever, ahead of an enticing run of fixtures for Pep Guardiola’s side… should you stick or twist with Man City’s no.9? Sutton Death takes on an academic flavour, and the listener takes a gamble in the Listener Lowdown.
Oct 17, 2024•44 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to talk all things Fantasy Premier League. They're joined by French football journalist Julien Laurens to discuss a hit-or-miss gameweek 6 wildcard. Cole Palmer scored four against Brighton but should you get him in your team? And, is Saka the right player to sell and make space in your budget? Plus, test your knowledge of nationalities with this week's Sutton Death.
Oct 03, 2024•43 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton are joined by former Everton midfielder Leon Osman. Ahead of gameweek 6, find out which players should be in your wildcard squad as we talk wildcard essentials and differentials. Has Chris Sutton finally found support for wanting to ban Haaland from FPL? Plus, Sutton Death goes back to basics with a classic footballing contest.
Sep 26, 2024•48 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave have the latest advice from Fantasy Premier League – is having a good team in gameweek 4 bad for the long term? Chris puts forward his petition to ban Erling Haaland from fantasy football and Dave ranks the best premium midfielders for your team. Who should you pick as your captain this weekend? Is it too much of a risk to back Haaland against Arsenal or is Mo Salah the best option? Plus Sutton Death goes rogue!
Sep 19, 2024•38 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss the latest Fantasy Premier League advice ahead of gameweek 4. They discuss captaincy – should you give the armband to Salah or Haaland? Is Salah now an essential part of your team or should you be looking at alternative options to maximise the Liverpool coverage? Doctor Dave makes his long-awaited return to the clinic – which players should you steer clear of this week? Plus, this week’s guest, football correspondent John Murray, takes o...
Sep 12, 2024•40 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are together again and are joined by comedian and impressionist Luke Kempner to talk all things Fantasy Premier League. After weeks of teasing, Statman Dave finally makes his secret announcement - and what do Mikel Arteta, Jürgen Klopp and Arsène Wenger think of it? They also talk about the latest advice - is it boring to go for a 'Tommy Template' team? And should you be looking at prioritising getting Mo Salah or Erling Haaland into your team? ...
Sep 05, 2024•39 min
Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are joined by this week’s guest host John Acres to discuss the latest in Fantasy Premier League ahead of gameweek 3. They talk chips – does anyone regret not using the triple captain in gameweek 2? Is it too early to wildcard? And who are the best differentials to target? Has Savinho passed the eye test, or should we be looking at Chelsea’s hat-trick hero Noni Madueke? Plus Sutton Death takes on a Manchester United theme.
Aug 29, 2024•37 min
Chris Sutton, Statman Dave and Ian Dennis talk all things Fantasy Premier League. Is it too early to play your triple captain chip on Haaland against Ipswich? Statman Dave advises whether to play the chip early or keep hold of it for a later date. Why have so many people got Manchester United's Mazraoui in for gameweek 2? And, it's a very short-lived game of Sutton Death.
Aug 22, 2024•36 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball & Chris Sutton are joined by FPL expert Gianni Butticè to help them build their teams. Can you make a team with both Haaland and Salah? Or is there only room for one? Find out which budget players are the best assets, and which teams to target for the first gameweeks of the season. Plus make sure you enter your team into the BBC Sport League! The all-important code is bbcfpl.
Aug 15, 2024•40 min
The Premier League is back and so is your favourite FPL podcast! Join Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton as they look forward to a new season of Fantasy 606. Plus, listen out for the all-important code to the overall Fantasy 606 league.
Aug 09, 2024•9 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to chat all things Fantasy Premier League in a bumper last episode of the season. Find out who won the all important mini-league title, and how the joint team got on against the rest of the FPL community. Geraint Owen joins the pod as the overall winner of Fantasy 606, but what is he doing to celebrate his victory? Plus, get a taste for what's to come this summer as we go to Euro 2024 in Sutton Death.
May 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave look ahead to the final gameweek in FPL this season. Middlesbrough first-team coach Jonathan Woodgate joins the pod to discuss defending his head-to-head title and his fantasy season so far. Statman Dave advises which players are best picks for gameweek 38. Should you go differential? Will Salah start for Liverpool in Klopp’s last game of the season? Plus, Sutton Death turns controversial again!
May 16, 2024•46 min
On this week’s Fantasy 606, tensions are frayed between the trio as the season heads towards its climax. There’s a new leader in the mini-league – how will that affect the joint team? They discuss the latest injury news – what’s the best way to optimise a bench boost in gameweek 37? Which players should you be targeting? Who should you steer clear of? Plus Leon Osman joins the pod for a game of Sutton Death.
May 09, 2024•50 min
