Erling Haaland Hits Triple Figures — The FPL Machine in Full Flight

In the high-stakes world of Premier League fantasy football, few moments stir as much excitement as when a player not only hits new heights — but becomes inevitable. That’s precisely what happened this season when Erling Haaland became the first player to surpass the 100‑point mark in the 2025/26 fantasy campaign, earning the title of FPL machine. Backed by staggering statistics, relentless output and a near‑automatic appeal among fantasy managers, Haaland’s rise demands attention.

From the moment the season kicked off, Haaland’s numbers were screaming “captain me.” In the first eight game‑weeks he already pulled in 11 goals and one assist, accumulating roughly 83 fantasy points — more than many premium assets deliver all year. His consistency was matched by the volume, with the Norwegian topping charts for expected goals (xG) at 10.25, the most shots on target (25) and total shots (43) among all players at that point.

But fantasy managers know raw stats only tell part of the story; the real magic comes when premium picks return premium points, match after match. That’s been Haaland’s speciality. A standout moment came in Gameweek 6, where he scored two goals and notched an assist in a 5‑1 romp over Burnley F.C., earning 16 points — and when the Triple Captain chip was in play, a remarkable 48 points. Another highlight: in Gameweek 8, Haaland scored twice in a 2‑0 win versus Everton F.C., secured maximum bonus, and racked up 13 fantasy points before captain multipliers. More than 6.3 million managers captained him that week.

The result? Haaland became the fantasy pick that nearly no one would gamble against. His ownership among top‑1 million managers sat at an astonishing 98.6 % according to one tracker, while his per‑game average of “10.4 fantasy points per match” puts him on pace for a historic campaign. It’s not just the volume, but the reliability: in a competition built on unpredictability, Haaland is providing a rare constant.

Critics might point to price—he’s among the most expensive forwards in the game—but when you factor in the return, the value equation becomes simpler. At £14.3 m (or around that at the time of writing), the task for Haaland is not just to justify the investment but to outperform it. And so far, he is. With bonus‑point tallies stacking up, captaincy just about nailed down, and the fixtures aligning for the runaway leaders Manchester City F.C., fantasy managers are more confident than ever to build around him, rather than pivot away.

Of course, no season is without risk. Fitness, form dips, fixture congestion and tactical shifts always loom. But Haaland’s underlying metrics—shots, big chances, xG, involvement—make for a rare combination: not just output today, but prospect of continuity. The fixation among managers becomes less “Can I take a chance on something else?” and more “How do I keep him safe in my squad?”

In practical terms for fantasy squads the message is clear: if you don’t already own Haaland, there’s a compelling case to bring him in. If you do own him, he’s likely your automatic starter, often your captain. And given that he’s already crossed triple digits in points while many others lag behind, he has redefined the benchmark of what a “must‑have” looks like in this campaign.

As the season rolls on, the milestone of 100 fantasy points becomes less of a headline and more of a baseline. The question now isn’t whether Haaland will hit triple figures—he already has—but how far beyond that he will go. With the momentum he’s built, the narrative has shifted: this isn’t just about having the top scorer of the Premier League; it’s about fielding the fantasy asset that elevates your team above the pack.

So if you’re crafting your side, chasing mini‑leagues, weighing captaincy options or planning chips like Bench Boost or Triple Captain, keep circling Haaland. The FPL machine is not just working—he’s accelerating, and in fantasy football, that’s the kind of momentum you can’t afford to ignore.