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FPL Gameweek 1 - Tips & Captain Picks

Deadline: Friday, 21 August 2026 at 17:30

GW1 Fixtures

HomeScoreAwayHome FDRAway FDR
ARS vs COV 2 5
HUL vs MUN 4 2
EVE vs CRY 3 3
IPS vs SUN 2 2
NFO vs LEE 2 3
BRE vs TOT 3 3
BHA vs AVL 3 3
MCI vs BOU 3 5
NEW vs LIV 4 3
FUL vs CHE 4 3

Best Captain Picks GW1

Top form players with favourable GW1 fixtures (FDR 1-3)

#PlayerTeamPosFormPtsFixtureOwn%
1 Raya ARS GKP 0.0 162 2 31.4%
2 Gabriel ARS DEF 0.0 209 2 27.5%
3 Lewis-Skelly ARS MID 0.0 29 2 0.4%
4 Calafiori ARS DEF 0.0 109 2 18.5%
5 Hincapie ARS DEF 0.0 87 2 3.7%
6 White ARS DEF 0.0 45 2 1.4%
7 Mosquera ARS DEF 0.0 40 2 12.9%
8 Saka ARS MID 0.0 157 2 10.6%
9 Rice ARS MID 0.0 184 2 21.3%
10 Eze ARS MID 0.0 113 2 2.9%

Most Transferred In This Week

PlayerTeamPriceTransfers InTransfers OutNet
Raya ARS £6.0m +0 -0 0
Arrizabalaga ARS £5.0m +0 -0 0
Meslier ARS £5.0m +0 -0 0
Gabriel ARS £8.0m +0 -0 0
J.Timber ARS £6.5m +0 -0 0

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the FPL GW1 deadline?
The FPL Gameweek 1 deadline is Friday 21 August. Make sure your transfers and captain pick are set before this time.
Who should I captain in FPL GW1?
Top captain picks for GW1 include Raya (form 0.0), Gabriel (form 0.0), Lewis-Skelly (form 0.0). These players combine strong recent form with favourable fixtures.
Should I use my wildcard in GW1?
Whether to wildcard depends on your team's overall health and upcoming fixture swings. If you have 4+ fires to put out or want to restructure for a favourable run, GW1 could work. Otherwise, save it for a bigger swing later.
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