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Top 10 FPL GW1 Differentials Under 10% Ownership
19 August 2026
The best FPL differential is not simply the player with the lowest ownership. It is a low-owned player whose projected output still competes with the popular picks. For GW1, Ismaila Sarr leads the FPL Demon differential table at 5.65 xPts and 6.2% ownership.
Top differentialIsmaila Sarr - 5.65 xPts at 6.2%
Top 10 GW1 Differentials Under 10% Ownership
| Rank | Player | Team | Price | Ownership | GW1 xPts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarr | CRY | £6.5m | 6.2% | 5.65 |
| 2 | Saka | ARS | £9.5m | 9.5% | 5.40 |
| 3 | Bruno G. | ARS | £7.0m | 8.8% | 5.24 |
| 4 | Anderson | MCI | £6.5m | 9.4% | 5.24 |
| 5 | Foden | MCI | £7.0m | 4.7% | 5.06 |
| 6 | Hinshelwood | BHA | £6.0m | 0.4% | 4.94 |
| 7 | Tarkowski | EVE | £6.0m | 9.4% | 4.92 |
| 8 | Senesi | TOT | £6.0m | 9.4% | 4.90 |
| 9 | Havertz | ARS | £7.5m | 4.5% | 4.89 |
| 10 | O.Dango | BRE | £6.5m | 1.4% | 4.79 |
The Best Balance Of Upside And Price
Sarr combines the highest projection in the differential pool with a £6.5m price. He also appears in four of the model's highest-projected XIs across GW1-GW10, so this is not purely a one-week punt.
Demon Verdict
Sarr is the standout differential. Foden carries attractive upside at only 4.7% ownership, while Tarkowski offers a defensive route for managers who do not want another midfield gamble.
Ownership and projections were checked against the active sealed FPL Demon release generated 18 August 2026 at 23:22 UTC. Recheck close to the deadline because ownership and expected minutes move.
