Fantrax and Football

This week the crew tackle the biggest fantasy headaches of the early season. From injuries to under-performers, we debate whether it’s time to move on, stay patient, or test the trade market. The mailbag is packed with tough questions, and our brand-new Trade / Hold / Drop segment forces us to take a stand on players that split opinion. We wrap up with the debut of Starts of the Week , where each...

With three gameweeks in the books and the international break in full swing, the crew hand out their early season awards. From Surprise Star and Biggest Bust to Waiver Wonder, Mr. Consistent, and Flash in the Pan. Karl takes the judge’s seat as we debate the winners and losers from the season’s opening weeks. We also look back at the Deadline Day fallout , breaking down the biggest transfers and w...

Deadline Day and waiver night collided to create one of the wildest days in league history. Trades were flying across continents, last-minute faab deals flipped the balance of power, and more than a few managers lost sleep (or their sanity) trying to land Xavi Simons or Woltemade. We break down all the drama across the Premier League, Championship, and League One. From blockbuster trades to last m...

The lads sit down with Ricky to talk all things Manchester United. From the summer spending spree and the midfield imbalance to whether Bruno Fernandes should have been cashed in on. There’s also a debate over whether Cunha and Mbeumo can both be productive fantasy assets in the same team, plenty of Glazers talk, and the usual mix of frustration, banter, and reluctant predictions on where United a...

In this episode, the crew welcome back Ricky for a deep dive into waiver wire strategy and the hottest pickups heading into the international break. We break down defenders, midfielders, and forwards under 50% ownership worth targeting, plus the drop candidates you should finally cut loose. The conversation also turns to early-season panic levels on big names, with plenty of debate over whether to...

Gameweek 3 is in the books, and the crew are joined by special guest Ricky for a wide-ranging chat. We kick things off with Ricky’s football story, from growing up a Preston supporter to his love for Manchester United, before diving into the GW3 review . We cover the week’s heroes and zeros , debate whether the Spurs bubble has popped, and highlight standout performances from the likes of Callum W...

Gameweek 2 is in the books across all three divisions of our Fantrax pyramid, and the Gazette crew are back with the full recap. From the controversial trades (Bruno + Watkins for Sesko + Garner, anyone?) to Dwight McNeil panic stations and breakout performances, we’ve got every twist covered. We also break down the early Manager of the Month races in each division, highlight the moves on the waiv...

In this Added Time episode, the crew welcome special guest Eugenio to dive deep into Italian football. We start with Liverpool’s new signing Giovanni Leoni , what kind of defender he is, and whether he’s ready to break into Klopp’s backline. From there it’s a wide-ranging chat on Chiesa’s struggles at Liverpool , Juve’s transfer missteps, and why some young stars stall when moving to the Premier L...

In Part 2, we spotlight the emerging stars from the waiver wire who could make an instant impact in GW3. From smart pickups to drop candidates, we break down the moves that can give you the edge this week. We wrap things up with the return of the quiz , where bragging rights are always on the line. Join the conversation and share your waiver wire gems in the official Fantrax & Football Discord...

We kick things off with a full GW2 review , running through this week’s Heroes and Zeros - the players who carried your lineups and the ones who left you hanging. We break down just how good João Pedro looked, and dive into the fantasy impact of Eberechi Eze’s move to Arsenal. Then it’s into the mailbag , where listeners ask the tough questions: what should managers do with Aston Villa players aft...

Fantrax Gazette is our new spin-off series dedicated to the heartbeat of our three-division fantasy football league. From promotion races and relegation battles to trade blunders and cup drama, we cover it all - with the same mix of banter, analysis, and bold takes you get on the main pod. While the spotlight is on our league, the lessons, laughs, and fantasy insights are for everyone. Whether you...

In this 7-minute Added Time episode, the crew take a closer look at Newcastle’s biggest storyline: Alexander Isak. How do we see their season shaping up if he stays, and what changes if he leaves? Join the conversation and share your take in the official Fantrax & Football Discord : https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

The opening weekend is in the books, and the Fantrax & Football crew are here to break it all down. We start with our Heroes and Zeros - the players who won you a week, the stars who disappeared, and the surprise performers nobody even rostered. From there, it’s News & Notes , with the latest transfers and injury updates heading into GW2. Next up, a deep dive on the waiver wire : defenders...

Football is back! In Part 2, we preview Gameweek 1, breaking down every Premier League fixture with score predictions and start/sit calls to help set your fantasy lineup for the opening weekend. From Liverpool’s Friday night clash with Bournemouth to Monday’s Leeds v Everton finale, no match escapes our microscope. Then we debut our brand-new season-long quiz: 30 seconds, four questions, bragging...

The Premier League is finally here, and so is Episode 5 of Fantrax & Football! We kick off with transfer talk, injury news, and our take on the Community Shield before diving into our lessons learned from our own draft-day triumphs and regrets. Plus, we share early waiver wire targets you’ll want to keep an eye on heading into GW1. And now you can join the conversation in our brand-new officia...

In the final episode before the main draft week, the crew delivers a full-course fantasy meal, starting with transfer updates, key injuries, and formation debates, before diving into a listener-powered mailbag. But the main event? An 8 round draft showdown. Tim plays host and judge as Gary, Karl, and special guest Duncan face off in this challenge, with only one rule: no picking players with an AD...

In part two of our draft deep dive, the crew tackles the trickier positions: forwards , where scarcity strikes early, and defenders , where finding reliable production means digging past the obvious names. They close the episode with their Plant Your Flag picks - one must-draft player per position for the 2025 season. Continuing with their three-zone draft framework (Rounds 4-16), the hosts weigh...

In part one of this two-part draft special, the hosts dive deep into the engine room of every fantasy team: the midfield. With early rounds already well-covered, they shift focus to the real draft zone - Rounds 4 to 16 - where leagues are won, lost, or thrown into chaos. Using a custom-built data model, they spotlight undervalued mids, post-hype sleepers, and the names quietly climbing draft board...

In episode two, the crew digs into the numbers to uncover what draft slots actually perform best and which might doom your season before it begins. Is picking first a trap? Is the eighth spot cursed? Backed by 11 seasons of data, they break it all down. They dive into roster-building strategy, position value, and the case for ghost-point grinders over flashy forwards. The episode also features a c...

In the debut episode of Fantrax and Football , the hosts break down the highs, lows, and lessons from last season’s Premier League fantasy draft. From overvalued stars to sleeper gems, they explore what went right, what went wrong, and how to build smarter in 2025. They dive into tier strategies, risky picks, and the dangers of over-trading, while spotlighting key player situations — like City's r...