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Best FPL Starting XI & Bench 2026/27
The optimal 4-5-1 formation with 144 combined points. Updated daily.
The FPL dream team for 2026/27 lines up in a 4-5-1 formation, combining the highest-scoring players at each position for 144 total points. The 15-player squad costs £80.0m and has contributed 10 goals and 3 assists between them this season.
144
Total Pts
10
Goals
3
Assists
£80.0m
Squad Cost
Starting XI — 4-5-1
Bench
Full Details
| # | Player | Club | Pos | Price | Points | Form | Pts/Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tzolakis |
 HUL |
Goalkeeper | £4.5m | 10 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| 2 |  De Cuyper |
 BHA |
Defender | £4.5m | 17 | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| 3 |  Mendy |
HUL |
Defender | £4.0m | 15 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| 4 |  Ajayi |
HUL |
Defender | £4.0m | 14 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| 5 |  Kayode |
 BRE |
Defender | £4.5m | 13 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| 6 |  Hinshelwood |
BHA |
Midfielder | £6.0m | 16 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| 7 |  M.Sangaré |
BRE |
Midfielder | £5.5m | 14 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| 8 |  Stach |
 LEE |
Midfielder | £6.0m | 13 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| 9 |  Gakpo |
 LIV |
Midfielder | £7.0m | 12 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| 10 |  Ødegaard |
 ARS |
Midfielder | £6.5m | 11 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| 11 |  Emersonn |
 IPS |
Forward | £5.5m | 9 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
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How This Works
The dream team is calculated by testing all seven valid FPL formations and selecting the one that maximises combined total points. The best player at each position slot is picked by season points, then four bench players are added. Data is sourced from the FPL bootstrap-static API and refreshed daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best FPL starting XI for 2026/27?
The optimal starting XI uses a 4-5-1 formation with 144 combined points. The highest scorer is De Cuyper with 17 points.
What formation does the best FPL team use?
The 4-5-1 formation maximises total points this season. This is calculated by testing all 7 valid FPL formations and selecting the one with the highest combined points from the top players at each position.
Who is the best FPL goalkeeper this season?
The best goalkeeper by total points is Tzolakis with 10 points, priced at £4.5m.
How much does the best FPL squad cost?
The optimal 15-player squad (XI + bench) costs £80.0m. The starting XI alone costs £58.0m.
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