🏆 PREMIER LEAGUE: GAMEWEEK 2 2026/27
Fixtures, FPL captain picks, predicted lineups and match previews for every GW2 match. GW2 starts Fri 28 August 2026.
GW2 FIXTURES
⭐ GW2 FPL CAPTAIN PICKS
Anfield home fixture after Isak's summer move. Forest leaked goals in GW1; the lunchtime kick-off makes him the consensus GW2 captain.
Stamford Bridge, 14:00 slot — Palmer takes penalties and Brighton concede width. Top mid-price captain behind Isak.
Away at Selhurst is the only negative, but Haaland's record against mid-table blocks keeps him in the premium conversation.
Differential: Brentford beat Spurs 3–0 in GW1 and Thiago is the penalty taker at a newly promoted Leeds side.
Bruno Fernandes on pens at Old Trafford vs promoted Ipswich — safe 16:30 captain option.
GW2 MATCH PREVIEWS
Selhurst Park under the lights: Mateta and Strand Larsen vs Haaland and Donnarumma — Palace need a response after GW1.
Anfield banker: Isak, Wirtz and Ekitike host Forest — Gibbs-White and Murillo face a tough lunchtime test.
Vitality Stadium: Evanilson and Kluivert vs Everton after the Toffees' GW1 clean sheet at Goodison.
Promoted clash at the CBS Arena: Awoniyi's Coventry need home points after the Emirates opener.
Spurs at home to Newcastle: Solanke and Maddison vs Wissa and Barnes after Spurs' GW1 Brentford loss.
Stadium of Light PL debut: Xhaka and Brobbey vs Smith Rowe and Muniz in a tight mid-table clash.
Stamford Bridge: Palmer and João Pedro vs Welbeck and Mitoma in the 14:00 Sunday slot.
Elland Road return: Summerville and Piroe vs Igor Thiago and Damsgaard after Leeds' GW1 win at Forest.
Old Trafford rebound: Bruno and Sesko vs Delap after United's shock GW1 defeat at Hull.
Villa Park Monday night: Watkins and Garnacho vs Gyökeres, Saka and Ødegaard — GW2's headline fixture.
⚽ PREDICTED LINEUPS: ALL 20 CLUBS
GW2 QUESTIONS: ANSWERED
When is Premier League GW2 2026/27? +
Premier League Gameweek 2 2026/27 runs from Friday 28 August to Monday 31 August 2026. The opener is Crystal Palace vs Manchester City at Selhurst Park (20:00 BST) and the final fixture is Aston Villa vs Arsenal at Villa Park (20:00 BST on Monday).
Who is the best FPL captain for GW2? +
Alexander Isak (Liverpool, £9.0m) is the consensus GW2 FPL captain, playing at Anfield against Nottingham Forest. Cole Palmer (Chelsea, £11.5m) at home to Brighton in the 14:00 slot is the best mid-price alternative.
What is the GW2 FPL deadline? +
The FPL GW2 deadline is typically 90 minutes before the first game of the gameweek, for GW2 2026/27 that means Friday 28 August 2026 at 18:30 BST (before Crystal Palace vs Manchester City). Check FPL.com for the official deadline.
Which GW2 fixtures are best for FPL defenders? +
The best defensive options for GW2 are Liverpool defenders (vs Forest at Anfield), Chelsea defenders (vs Brighton at Stamford Bridge), and Manchester United defenders (vs promoted Ipswich at Old Trafford). All three home teams are strong clean-sheet candidates.
Is Igor Thiago a good GW2 pick? +
Yes. Thiago (Brentford, £8.0m) is the standout GW2 differential. Brentford travel to a newly promoted Leeds side at Elland Road, and Thiago is the penalty taker after Brentford's 3–0 GW1 win over Spurs.