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FPL guides for smarter squad decisions.
Position rankings, value picks, and practical squad-building guidance for the current FPL season.
International break results
International break, first results: goals for Haaland and Gyökeres, worry for Isak
Haaland has three Norway goals and Gyökeres has scored in both Sweden games, while injuries to Isak, Gakpo and Havertz complicate FPL plans for GW6.
Gameweek 6 decision
FPL GW6 Wildcard or Free Transfers? Start With the Squad You Have
If your GW6 squad needs one move or a full rebuild, compare a Wildcard with the free transfers you have banked during the 2026 break.
Post-Gameweek Review
FPL Gameweek 5 Review 2026/27: Lineup Surprises, Points and GW6 Transfers
A final-data review of every GW5 result, the lineup changes that mattered, standout FPL performances and the early transfer implications for Gameweek 6.
International break
FPL international break: Wirtz, Gyökeres and three more to watch
Wirtz and Gyökeres have international matches ahead. Palmer's injury withdrawal makes his Chelsea return the story to follow, while Calvert-Lewin and Scott have England chances to take.
Legends Consensus XI
Elite FPL managers: lessons from the Legends Consensus XI
FootieGuide's Legends Consensus XI combines the selections of tracked FPL managers with at least five top-10,000 finishes into a 15-player squad.
Gameweek 5 Team News
FPL GW5 press conference roundup: Injury news and starting chances
The manager comments that matter for GW5: who is out, who needs a late test and whose starting place is uncertain. Includes six Thursday briefings and the latest news for the other 14 clubs.
Gameweek 5 Injury Update
FPL Gameweek 5 Injury News: João Pedro, Elanga and Who’s Fit
João Pedro remains in contention but needs a late decision, while Elanga is out for GW5. The injury calls that matter before Friday’s FPL deadline.
Gameweek 5 Preview
FPL Gameweek 5 Preview 2026/27: Best Picks, Fixtures and Clean Sheets
Haaland or Palmer? Where will the goals come from? Our GW5 guide covers all ten fixtures, clean-sheet picks and the latest injury-aware team news.
Early-Season Review
FPL Goalkeepers 2026/27: What the First Four Matches Tell Us
Raya strengthens his premium case, Tzolakis joins the shortlist and Kelleher needs a calmer reassessment. We revisit our August goalkeeper picks after four league matches.
Set-Piece Update
Premier League Set-Piece Takers 2026/27: What Has Changed?
Szoboszlai challenges Liverpool's penalty order, Janelt adds corner value and Sunderland's duties need separating. Here is what the opening matches actually establish.
Pre-Deadline Preview
FPL Gameweek 4 Preview 2026/27: Captaincy, Transfers and Team News
A practical GW4 guide to every fixture, Palmer versus Haaland, transfer priorities, player prices, injuries, chip strategy and final deadline checks.
Post-Gameweek Review
FPL Gameweek 2 Review 2026/27: What the Points and Process Actually Said
A final-data review of every Gameweek 2 result, official FPL points, minutes, expected-goal fields and the decisions that survive into Gameweek 3.
Early-Week Watchlist
FPL Gameweek 3 Transfer Watchlist 2026/27: Buy, Hold or Wait
A final-data GW3 watchlist with current price and ownership movement, fixture horizon, injury flags and buy, hold or wait calls before the Friday deadline.
Matchday Report
FPL Gameweek 2 Saturday Matchups: Liverpool, Coventry and the Four-Match Slate
Read the Saturday GW2 matchups through roles, minutes and the opening-week process rather than a generic fixture ranking.
Captaincy and Matchups
FPL Gameweek 2 Captaincy and Key Matchups: Bruno, Haaland or Palmer?
Compare Fernandes, Haaland, Palmer and the main alternatives using the official FPL feed, Gameweek 1 process and the GW2 fixture map.
Post-Gameweek Review
FPL Gameweek 1 Review 2026/27: What the Points and Process Actually Said
A source-locked review of every Gameweek 1 result, FPL points, minutes, expected-goal involvement and the decisions that carry into GW2.
Early-Week Watchlist
FPL Gameweek 2 Transfer Watchlist 2026/27: Buy, Hold or Wait
A deadline-relative GW2 watchlist with buy-watch, hold and wait-for-news calls, current price movement and explicit injury triggers.
Promoted Clubs
Coventry, Hull and Ipswich: FPL Promoted Clubs Scout Report
A source-locked FPL scout report on Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich Town, covering prices, roles, fixtures, injuries and the promoted players worth monitoring.
Set Pieces
Premier League Penalty and Set-Piece Takers for 2026/27
The original 14 August club-by-club set-piece snapshot, with confidence levels, injuries and contested roles. Read the September update for duties seen in league matches.
Fixture Guide
Best FPL Fixtures for Gameweeks 1–6: Teams to Target and Avoid
Everton, Liverpool and Manchester United lead the official opening-six fixture rankings, while Bournemouth face the hardest start. We map the teams to target, avoid and assess carefully.
FPL Rules
What Changed in FPL 2026/27? BPS, Price Predictor, Chips and Live Ranks
A practical guide to the 2026/27 FPL changes: revised bonus points, the official Price Change Predictor, live ranks, later score finalisation, new squad views and the chip calendar.
FPL Guide
FPL 2026-27 Defender Rankings: Gabriel, Mosquera and the Budget Routes
Gabriel Magalhães anchors the premium tier, while Cristhian Mosquera and the £4.0m options offer cheaper routes into a balanced defence.
FPL Guide
FPL 2026-27 Forward Guide: Haaland, Thiago and the Value Options
Compare Haaland's record price with Igor Thiago, Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, João Pedro and the budget routes.
FPL Guide
FPL 2026-27 Goalkeeper Guide: Raya, Kelleher and the Budget Route
Our August goalkeeper shortlist, with Raya as the premium route and cheaper structures for managers protecting their outfield budget.
FPL Guide
FPL 2026-27 Midfielder Guide: Fernandes, Palmer and Life After Salah
Bruno Fernandes and Cole Palmer lead the premium tier, with Mbeumo, Wirtz and cheaper defensive-contribution options offering different squad structures.