FPL 2026/27 Fixture Release: Best and Worst Opening Runs

Fixture release day is when preseason becomes useful. This page is ready to turn the first six gameweeks into target teams, avoid spots, and draft structures as soon as the schedule is live.

First six gameweeks

The first six fixtures shape your starting structure and first planned transfer.

Opening captaincy

Look for fixture windows where a premium has both role trust and an easy opponent.

Avoid list

A bad opening run is not always a sell, but it raises the bar for price and minutes security.

Players to keep in view

Use these links as the evidence trail behind each summer note: last season's role, minutes, form, ownership, and price history. As the new-season database opens, this hub moves onto the fresh records automatically.