🏆 PREMIER LEAGUE: GAMEWEEK 1 2026/27
Fixtures, predicted lineups, FPL captain picks, injuries and set piece takers for every GW1 match. Season starts Fri 21 August 2026.
GW1 FIXTURES
⭐ GW1 FPL CAPTAIN PICKS
Home fixture, top ceiling, Bournemouth conceded 12 in their last 5 PL games. The ‘safe’ pick.
World Cup form, St James' Park road record in 25/26 was 2G 1A. Premium differential.
Friday night, home banker, set pieces, Coventry concede from wide areas.
Monday night game, west London derby buzz, scored at Craven Cottage in 24/25.
12:30 blank coverage prop, penalty taker, set pieces vs promoted side.
⚽ PREDICTED LINEUPS: ALL 20 CLUBS
GW1 QUESTIONS: ANSWERED
When does Premier League GW1 2026/27 start? +
Premier League Gameweek 1 2026/27 starts on Friday 21 August 2026 with Arsenal vs Coventry City at the Emirates (20:00 BST). The last GW1 fixture is Fulham vs Chelsea on Monday 24 August (20:00 BST).
Who is the best FPL captain for GW1 2026/27? +
Erling Haaland (£15.5m) is the consensus GW1 captain, hosting Bournemouth at the Etihad. Mohamed Salah (£13.5m) at Newcastle and Bukayo Saka (£10.5m) vs Coventry are the top differentials. See the full GW1 captain picks article for detailed analysis.
What are the best fixtures in GW1 for FPL? +
The best GW1 fixtures (FDR 1–2) are: Arsenal (H vs Coventry), Man City (H vs Bournemouth), Nottingham Forest (H vs Leeds), and Ipswich (H vs Sunderland). Crystal Palace away at Everton is also a strong pick on FDR 2.
Who are the best FPL defenders for GW1? +
The best defensive picks for GW1 are: Trent Alexander-Arnold (£8.5m) for assists/clean sheet upside, Kieran Trippier (£7.0m) for set pieces, Milos Kerkez (£5.0m) for budget value, and Leif Davis (£4.5m) from Ipswich as a cheap enabler.
Who takes set pieces in GW1? +
Key set piece takers in GW1: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal pens/corners), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool pens), Erling Haaland (Man City pens), Cole Palmer (Chelsea pens/free kicks), Bruno Fernandes (Man United pens). See the full set-piece tracker for all 20 clubs.