They usually follow postponed or rearranged Premier League fixtures, often because of domestic cup clashes.
A postponed fixture can create:
A Blank Gameweek when the original match disappears
A Double Gameweek when the rearranged match is added later
Chip uses
Chip
Common use
Free Hit
Build a one-week team for a large blank
Triple Captain
Back a premium player with two strong fixtures
Bench Boost
Count a full squad with extra fixtures
Wildcard
Restructure for several blanks or doubles
A chip is not automatically good because a Gameweek is doubled. Confirm expected minutes, fixture quality and rotation risk.
For 2026/27, managers have two sets of chips, one in each half of the season. Only one chip can be used in a Gameweek.
Planning approach
Plan confirmed moves across the next two or three Gameweeks and keep later ideas flexible. Use OneFPL Planner to track banked transfers, hits, captains and chip ideas.
FAQ
What is a Blank Gameweek?
A Gameweek where at least two clubs have no league fixture.
What is a Double Gameweek?
A Gameweek where at least one club plays twice.
Is a player substituted for missing one match of a double?
No. Any appearance across the two matches counts as playing in that Gameweek.
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