Fantrax and Football – Details, episodes & analysis

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 rotation chaos, Frimpong’s breakout potential, and how to feel about Brentford’s stars outlook. The episode wraps with bold predictions and hot takes, including why Salah might not finish top 3 and why Anthony Elanga could crack the top 12.

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 upside vs reliability, make the case for consistency at the back, and debate which late-round forwards are worth the risk. If your draft falls apart after Round 6, this is where you turn it around.

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 boards. From reliable starters to dart-throw punts, the crew debates who’s worth reaching for, who’s too risky to trust, and whether reliability actually beats upside once you’re out of the early rounds.

Along the way, they hit listener questions, share draft strategy tips, and make the case that sometimes the unsexy pick is the smartest one on the 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 crash course for FPL managers switching to Fantrax, including tips on streaming, waiver wire aggression, and how to avoid early-season mistakes.

Whether you’re chasing a title or just trying to avoid the drop, this one’s packed with lessons you don’t want to learn the hard way.

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 ADP earlier than the round you’re in. Each drafter gets 30 seconds to pitch their pick, the clock ticks down, and Tim decides who wins the round.

It’s part strategy, part banter, and 100% draft prep. It is filled with deep picks and not short on hot takes.

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 official Fantrax & Football Discord, a hub for listeners, league banter, and fantasy tips all season long.

Link to join: https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA

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 rights on the line.

Join the conversation, share your takes, and get in on the banter in the official Fantrax & Football Discord - the hub for listeners, league chatter, and fantasy tips all season long.

Link to join: https://discord.gg/FAuaGADgEA