Brentford's Kevin Schade (£6.0m) scored a deserved opener for Brentford in Gameweek 3 of the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season, a performance that highlights his value for the summer budget. The report, published by www.brentfordfc.com, details how Schade's 22 attempts and five shots on target compared to Leeds United's 12 attempts and two shots on target underscore his attacking threat.
Where he fits in the current squad
Schade's performance adds to Brentford's strong defensive contributions, with Kristoffer Ajer (£4.5m) and Mamadou Sangaré (£5.7m) both reaching 17 defensive contribution actions, while Nathan Collins (£5.5m) achieved it once. The club's current squad list shows Sepp van den Berg and Josh Dasilva sidelined, making Schade a key option in attack.
How he compares to other top picks
Erling Haaland (£15.5m) scored two goals and was captained by some managers, while Bruno Fernandes (£12.0m) scored a hat-trick and an assist, totaling 23 points against Ipswich Town. Pascal Gross (£5.5m) and Morgan Gibbs-White (£7.9m) each scored 13 points with a goal and assist away from home, showing the value of midfielders who contribute both goals and assists.
What the league standings mean for your team
Brentford currently sits 5th in the Premier League with 4 points from 2 games (1W-1D-0L), with a goal difference of +3, and is 2 points behind leaders Manchester City. The next fixture is at home against Sunderland on 2026-09-05, with the club currently sidelined Antoni Milambo, Sepp van den Berg, Josh Dasilva, and Mathias Jensen.
Key players to watch in Gameweek 3
Bryan Mbeumo (£8.0m), James Tarkowski (£6.0m), and Riccardo Calafiori (£5.6m) all scored double figures in Gameweek 2, while Rayan Cherki (£7.7m) scored 14 points, with a rush to buy Manchester City players before their match against Coventry City. Yoane Wissa (£6.1m) and Anthony Elanga (£6.1m) scored for Newcastle United against Tottenham Hotspur, combining for a goal on the opening day against Liverpool.
The impact on your fantasy team
Michael Kayode (£4.6m) is a teammate of Diouf, who collected four FPL assists by the end of Gameweek 6, two more away to Burnley and Liverpool, with only two defenders having more FPL assists by season's end. Diouf netted seven times during the previous campaign at Slavia Prague, making him a reliable option for future gameweeks.
Brentford's 22 attempts and 17 penalty-area efforts in Gameweek 3 highlight their attacking intent, while the club's 5th-place standing with 4 points from 2 games (1W-1D-0L) and a +3 goal difference shows strong early form. The next fixture against Sunderland on 2026-09-05 will be a key test for the team's momentum.
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