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Fantasy EFL Gameweek 7: Scout Picks — the selections and why they matter

Three contributors combined their favourite goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, forward and club picks for the single Gameweek. This brief summarises the most-picked players, the fixture context cited and the concrete reasons given for those choices.

Fantasy EFL Gameweek 7: Scout Picks

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Goalkeeper pick: Jake Eastwood is the most-selected keeper for Gameweek 7 as Cambridge United host AFC Wimbledon after consecutive four-point returns.

Defender pick: Alex Mitchell is the top defender choice ahead of Plymouth Argyle versus Burton Albion, credited for his volume of defensive actions (42 clearances in seven appearances).

Fixture focus: the Scout Picks prioritise players with favourable upcoming fixtures and measurable routes to points beyond goals and assists (for example, defensive stats for defenders and recent clean-sheet returns for goalkeepers).

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  • However, his 42 clearances across seven appearances provide a strong route to points beyond clean sheets.
  • Town striker has scored five goals across seven appearances, while his 11 shots on target underline his threat ahead of Accrington Stanley's visit.
  • They host Peterborough United this weekend and head into it as League One's highest scorers (16).
  • They have scored 14 goals so far, including two or more on four occasions.

What to take from it

We've combined their selections below to reveal the most popular Scout Picks for the round. Two of our three contributors selected Eastwood, who has collected four Fantasy points in each of his last two outings. DEFENDERS Alex Mitchell makes our defence ahead of Plymouth Argyle's home meeting with Burton Albion.

Example or evidence

  • Boyes has produced an impressive six goal contributions in just seven matches, so he offers both clean sheet and attacking potential.
  • MIDFIELDERS Alex Newby was one of the clearest selections of the week, making all three contributors' teams.
  • The York City midfielder has enjoyed an excellent start to the campaign, scoring six goals and supplying one assist across seven appearances.
  • His combination of form, goal threat and a home meeting with Gillingham also makes him our captain for the round.

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