FPL 2025/26: Finding balance when playing Fantasy Premier League

Fantasy Premier League can be brilliant fun, writes FPL expert Blake Hurst.

It’s my favourite hobby but it can also test your patience and mindset. Every single manager – even the very best – will experience highs and lows across a season.

That’s why it’s crucial to remember that FPL is a marathon, not a sprint – and even after the toughest gameweeks, there’s always room to bounce back.

As someone who loves psychology, I often apply it to my own FPL management. The truth is FPL can impact mental health if it stops being enjoyable or becomes the main outlet for stress.

Here are some simple ways to keep perspective and protect your mindset during the rollercoaster of the season.

Disappointment in FPL is inevitable. Maybe you sold Mohamed Salah and watched him score a hat-trick or benched the one player who returned big.

You’ll feel frustrated, and that’s normal. But in the wider context of 38 gameweeks, one captaincy blank, one jammy goal conceded or one painful benching decision barely matters.