In Fantasy Premier League, you need goals and assists from your forwards to earn points. That’s what forwards are supposed to do. And because of that, looking for more than one budget forward might not be a good idea.
In other positions except for the goalkeeper, it is compulsory to transfer in 5 players which makes it absolutely necessary to sign budget defenders and budget midfielders for your team to maintain a balanced squad of 15 players within a £100m budget.
But in the forward line, there are only 3 players to be signed, so we must transfer in at least 2 proven goalscorers (I suggest Watkins and Haaland).
As for the third player, there is room for making a budget signing, but to fulfill the role expected of a forward player, I have increased the minimum value of the budget forward from £5m to £7.5m. This ensures that the third player you choose is well capable of scoring goals.
Below is a list of FPL Budget Forwards that I would like you to consider for your teams:
1. João Pedro (Chelsea)
- FPL Price: £5.5m
João Pedro has joined Chelsea, and that significantly raises his fantasy ceiling.
He scored 9 goals and provided 3 assists last season at Brighton, and with better service and more attacking opportunities at Chelsea, he could outperform that easily.
At just £5.5m, he’s one of the most exciting low-cost forwards and might become essential if he nails down a starting spot.
2. Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
- FPL Price: £7.5m
Chris Wood is a surprise budget option who delivered 20 goals and 3 assists last season — an outstanding return for any price point.
At £7.5m, he’s slightly on the expensive end of the budget forward tier, but if he keeps up that form, he offers excellent value.
Wood is also a physical presence who can earn bonus points, and he’s often on penalties when on the pitch. Definitely one to watch early in the season.
3. Gomes Betuncal (Everton)
- FPL Price: £5.5m
Gomes Betuncal is one of the more overlooked budget forwards in FPL this season.
Last season (2024/25), despite playing only 1,521 minutes, he still managed 8 goals and 2 assists, showing strong efficiency in front of goal.
Now at Everton, where attacking options are limited, Betuncal could see a significant increase in minutes. If he nails down a starting role, he’s well-priced at just £5.5m and could become a valuable pick for FPL managers looking for a cheap forward with solid upside.
Keep an eye on his role and minutes early in the season.
4. Dominic Solanke (Spurs)
- FPL Price: £7.5m
Now entering his second season at Spurs, Dominic Solanke is still priced at £7.5m — making him a solid budget forward option.
Last season, he delivered 9 goals and 5 assists, which was underwhelming compared to his Bournemouth form the year before. However, Solanke is a better player than those numbers suggest.
He showed good link-up play and attacking movement, and with more familiarity in the Spurs system this season, he’s expected to improve significantly.
At £7.5m, Solanke is one of those players who could quietly rack up points and become a reliable FPL asset as the season progresses.
5. Taiwo Awoniyi (Nott’m Forest)
- FPL Price: £5.5m
Awoniyi had a tough 2024/25 season, managing just 1 goal in 398 minutes due to long injury spells.
Now priced at £5.5m, he’s a low-risk pick with potential upside if he can regain fitness and form. He’s a wait-and-watch for most managers unless he shows consistent minutes early in the season.
6. Yoane Wissa (Brentford)
- FPL Price: £7.5m
Wissa had a decent campaign last season, scoring 12 goals and assisting 4 in 2,488 minutes.
With Mbeumo transferring to Manchester United, Wissa could now become Brentford’s main attacking outlet.
His minutes and responsibility are expected to increase, making him a solid pick at £7.5m — especially for managers looking for a differential.
Best 4.5 Striker in FPL
If you’re hunting for a £4.5m forward, the options are extremely limited this season — and none are guaranteed minutes.
Currently, the only notable names at this price point are:
- Ashley Barnes (Burnley)
- Michael Obafemi (Burnley)
- Chido Obi-Martin (Manchester United)
- Marc Guiu (Chelsea)
All four players are very low in value and highly unlikely to get significant minutes. However, they could become relevant in case of injuries or squad rotation at their respective clubs.
At the moment, picking a £4.5m striker is purely for bench-filler purposes and budget flexibility.
I will keep updating this section throughout the season — as injuries, transfers, or form can suddenly turn one of these into a viable budget option.