FPL Fixture Swing - Best & Worst Fixture Runs for GW1
All 20 teams ranked by average fixture difficulty over a rolling window - see swings coming before they're obvious. GW1 2026/27.
Right now: next 3 gameweeks
The window starting at GW1, always pinned as the default view. Pick a different starting gameweek in the live tool to scout swings further out.
MUN
Best run
COV
Toughest run
20
Teams tracked
3
GW window
| # | Team | Avg FDR | Fixtures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man Utd | 2.3 | 223 |
| 2 | Sunderland | 2.3 | 223 |
| 3 | Brentford | 2.7 | 332 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 2.7 | 332 |
| 5 | Man City | 2.7 | 332 |
| 6 | Spurs | 2.7 | 323 |
| 7 | Aston Villa | 3.0 | 342 |
| 8 | Brighton | 3.0 | 342 |
| 9 | Hull City | 3.0 | 423 |
| 10 | Leeds | 3.0 | 333 |
| 11 | Nott'm Forest | 3.0 | 243 |
| 12 | Arsenal | 3.3 | 244 |
| 13 | Chelsea | 3.3 | 325 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 3.3 | 343 |
| 15 | Everton | 3.3 | 334 |
| 16 | Fulham | 3.3 | 433 |
| 17 | Ipswich Town | 3.3 | 244 |
| 18 | Newcastle | 3.3 | 433 |
| 19 | Bournemouth | 3.7 | 533 |
| 20 | Coventry City | 4.0 | 525 |
How to use fixture swings
- Spot upcoming swings early - shift the starting gameweek forward to see which teams' fixtures improve or worsen before the crowd notices
- Time your Wildcard - a big positive swing 2-3 gameweeks out is a classic wildcard trigger; check Chip Strategy for the full timing model
- Cross-check with Best Rotations - Fixture Swing tells you who has a good run; Best Rotations tells you which budget-tier pairs cover you when that run ends
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FPL Fixture Swing?
Fixture Swing ranks all 20 Premier League teams by average fixture difficulty (FDR) across a rolling window that can start at any future gameweek - not just "today." That's the difference from a standard fixture ticker: you can check who has a great run starting in 4 gameweeks' time, not only who looks good right now.
How is this different from the fixture difficulty ticker?
The standard FDR grid shows every team's next several fixtures in one static table. Fixture Swing lets you pick a starting gameweek and a window length, then re-ranks all 20 teams for that specific future window - built for spotting swings before they become obvious to everyone else.
What does "Advanced Weighting" do?
Toggles between a flat average FDR and a linear-decay-weighted average where nearer gameweeks count more. Same weighting the Chip Strategy Advisor uses internally - useful when you care more about the immediate 1-2 fixtures than the tail end of the window.
Who has the best fixtures right now (GW1)?
Over the next 3 gameweeks, Man Utd, Sunderland, Brentford have the easiest average fixture run. Coventry City and Bournemouth have it toughest.
Is Fixture Swing free?
Yes - Fixture Swing is a free tool, not gated behind Pro. It was redesigned in August 2026 specifically to deliver fast free value.