EPL Waiver Wire

Last updated: Gameweek 7 · October 13, 2026

EPL Waiver Wire Gameweek 7: Top Pickups at a Glance

Mohamed Belloumi is the lead pickup this week, projected for 11.82 InfoSport Points in Gameweek 7 with a 13.5 points per 90 average—ranking 3rd among all outfield players. His last three appearances (81, 59, 82 minutes) show consistent volume, and Hull’s next three fixtures (FUL A, BRE H, IPS H) offer a mix of difficulty. Belloumi is tied 1st for goals scored (3) and ranks 9th for expected assists (0.47), making him a dual-threat in category leagues where assist volume and chance quality matter as much as goals.

Priority adds

Mohamed Belloumi (Hull City, MID)

Belloumi has played 81, 59 and 82 minutes across his last three starts—full or near-full volume for a mid-table winger. He has scored 3 goals (tied 1st) and 0.47 expected assists, meaning he is creating chances and converting at a high rate. His 13.5 points per 90 ranks 3rd across all positions in our model, driven by 16 tackles (6th), 15 clearances/blocks/interceptions (15th), and clean sheets in 3 of his 5 appearances.

Hull’s next three—Fulham away, Brentford home, Ipswich home—span mid-tier difficulty. Bid 20–25% of your FAAB for reliable two-way production from a lower-owned player (6.9% FPL ownership).

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth, MID)

Tavernier’s workload is stable: 88, 82, 74 minutes in his last three. He has 3 goals (tied 1st) and 0.96 expected assists (2nd), indicating elite shot volume and playmaking. His 12.08 points per 90 ranks 5th, boosted by 12 tackles (8th) and dual offensive threat in the Bournemouth system.

Bournemouth’s fixture run—Southampton home, Manchester United away, Leeds home—includes a tough middle match but two winnable ones. At 7.3% FPL ownership, he is underowned relative to his projected 11.38 InfoSport Points.

Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton, FWD)

Kostoulas has delivered 5.82, 20.11, 17.27 InfoSport Points in his last three outings across 90, 83, 75 minutes—consistent playing time in a progressive Brighton attack. He ranks 1st for points per 90 (14.32), 4th for goals (2), and 1st for assists (3), making him a rare dual-threat forward outside the elite tier.

His expected goals (1.36) and expected assists (0.07) suggest finishing is driving his score more than shot volume, but his assist rank signals heavy involvement in open play. Brighton face Crystal Palace home, Liverpool away, Manchester City away—tough defensive opponents but chances in transition.

Solid adds for deeper leagues

Vitaly Janelt (Brentford, MID)

Janelt is a box-to-box midfielder with 90 expected minutes and 2.5% FPL ownership, making him ideal for deep category leagues. He has 18 tackles (2nd across all players), 33 clearances/blocks/interceptions (8th), and 2 goals from 0.53 expected goals, indicating both defensive volume and occasional attacking threat. His 11.06 points per 90 and projected 11.06 InfoSport Points mean steady production regardless of Brentford’s fixture difficulty.

Luka Vušković (Brighton, DEF)

Vušković has played 90, 77, 90 minutes and posted 51 clearances/blocks/interceptions (5th) with 4 clean sheets (tied 1st). His 10.86 points per 90 and 4.5% FPL ownership make him a defensive play for leagues that reward volume over clean sheets alone. Brighton’s tough run (Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Manchester City) offers limited shut-out potential, but Vušković’s tackle and clearance work should sustain output.

Leif Davis (Ipswich Town, DEF)

Davis played the full 90 in his last three matches and scored 25.03 InfoSport Points in Gameweek 4—a single-week spike driven by attacking returns (2 assists, 2 goals season-long). His 11.03 points per 90 ranks 7th for defenders, and he has 24 clearances/blocks/interceptions (12th) for baseline defensive floor. At 7.7% FPL ownership, he offers Gameweek upside in a more defensive matchup.

Stashes: add now before the breakout

Anan Khalaili (Crystal Palace, DEF)

Khalaili is 0.3% owned on FPL and has appeared in all three recent gameweeks (90, 90, 90 minutes). He leads all defenders with 22 tackles and ranks 11th for clearances/blocks/interceptions (26), delivering defensive floor regardless of whether Palace cleans. His 8.69 projected InfoSport Points reflect limited attacking threat but consistent tackling work and a 1-goal upside from set pieces (1.16 expected goals).

Watch for a Palace back-line rotation or a shift in Pascal Gross’s role; until then, stash at 2–4% in deeper leagues where tackle volume matters.

Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford, MID)

Lewis-Potter has 1.6% FPL ownership and 0.83 expected assists (3rd overall)—elite playmaking ranking masked by inconsistent minutes (90, 59, 80). He has 1 assist and 1 goal from limited volume, indicating efficiency when he plays. His projected 9.27 InfoSport Points and 10.27 points per 90 mean one strong shift into regular starts could elevate him into must-own territory.

Monitor Brentford’s team sheet for signs of a Lewis-Potter role expansion; his expected assists profile suggests imminent breakout if minutes stabilize above 70.

Defensive stat pickups for category leagues

Tarik Muharemović (Leeds, DEF)

Muharemović ranks 2nd for clearances/blocks/interceptions (63 total) across all players and has played 90, 90, 90 minutes in his last three. He offers 10.54 points per 90 and 4.5% FPL ownership, meaning his defensive volume is underpriced in category scoring where tackles and clearances are 0.5 points each. He has 5 tackles (18th) and 2 clean sheets in a Leeds defense facing Manchester United, Southampton, Bournemouth—a mix offering limited shut-out upside but full-time tackling floor.

Diego Gómez Amarilla (Brighton, MID)

Gómez ranks 2nd for tackles (18) and 1st for assists (3, tied with one other), making him a rare midfield defender-playmaker hybrid. At 3.6% FPL ownership, he is dramatically underowned for a midfielder delivering top-tier defensive work plus assist volume.

Players you can drop

No players from widely rostered squads show sharp minute declines this week. Bench forwards from teams with injury-prone starter lineups are also candidates if they have not appeared in at least two of the last three gameweeks. Prioritize freeing a roster spot for a high-projected player like Belloumi or Tavernier over holding speculative depth.

Bottom line

Gameweek 7 is a week to buy attacking midfielders and defenders with elite tackle or assist rankings at low FPL ownership. Belloumi, Tavernier, and Kostoulas project for 11+ InfoSport Points each and remain under 9% owned, signaling market inefficiency in your favor. Use our full rankings to cross-check tier-two options like Janelt and Davis, and review our FAAB strategy guide to calibrate bid sizes against your league’s inflation. For injury flags, consult the injury tracker before locking in waiver claims. Category leagues gain the most edge by stashing low-owned tackles leaders like Khalaili—wait for him to spike in usage rather than chasing consistency from owned players. Check fixture difficulty before bidding heavily on mid-table forwards, and use start/sit guidance to validate lineup decisions once waivers clear.

How to use this waiver wire in your league

Match each pickup to your roster, not to the list order. A priority add is only worth a big bid if he would start for you; otherwise a cheaper stash may be the better move.

Adjust the FAAB ranges to your league. In deep leagues with few good free agents, bid toward the top of each range; in shallow leagues, the next good option usually appears within a week or two, so bid lower.

Before you confirm a claim, check the player’s status on our injury list, because news can change between our update and your waiver deadline.