⚽ PL PREDICTED XIs: GW5 2026/27
Predicted starting XIs, formations, injuries and set piece takers for all 20 Premier League clubs.
Last updated: 2026-09-15 · Team news confirmed 1 hour before kickoff · GW5 hub · FPL GW5 prices
LINEUP QUESTIONS: ANSWERED
When are the Premier League predicted lineups published? +
Predicted lineups are updated after the official embargo drops, typically 60 minutes before each PL kickoff. For the 90-minute FPL deadline, we publish predicted XIs 24-48 hours in advance based on manager press conferences and training reports.
Which GW5 fixtures are the best for FPL players? +
Check the Fixture Difficulty Rating (FDR) table for the easiest run of GW5 matches, then open that club's lineup above for the predicted XI, formation and set piece takers.
Where can I find who takes penalties for each PL club? +
The FootballDream set-piece tracker lists penalty takers, corner takers and free kick takers for all 20 PL clubs, updated weekly after any change in GW results or manager press conferences.
How accurate are predicted lineups? +
Predicted lineups are based on manager press conferences, injury reports, and pre-season patterns. Accuracy improves as kickoff approaches. Confidence ratings (High / Medium / Low) indicate how certain the prediction is.