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Upcoming fixture difficulty for all PL teams · 26/27
Fixture Difficulty Rating scores each upcoming match from 1 to 5, where 1 is the easiest and 5 the hardest. The rating is set by FPL using Opta data and each team's home and away form over recent matches, so it shifts across the season rather than being fixed in August.
One green fixture is rarely worth a transfer. What matters is the run — a team with four consecutive 2s is a far better target than one with a single 1 followed by three 4s. Use the gameweek range control to line up the window you are actually planning for.
FDR comes from FPL's own model rather than ours: a set of formulas over Opta data and each team's home and away form across recent matches. It is reviewed weekly and updated as the season progresses, so a run that looks green in August can harden by October.
A double gameweek (DGW) means a team plays twice and its players can score twice. A blank gameweek (BGW) means no fixture and no points at all. Both are worth planning several weeks ahead, particularly around cup rounds and postponements.
FDR is a rating system from 1-5 that measures how difficult upcoming fixtures are for each Premier League team. A rating of 1 (green) indicates an easy fixture against weaker opposition, while 5 (red) represents a very difficult match against top teams. The official FPL game uses this to help managers plan transfers.
Look for teams with multiple green fixtures (FDR 1-2) over the coming gameweeks - these are ideal for bringing in attackers. For defenders and goalkeepers, target teams with easy home fixtures. Avoid players from teams facing a run of red fixtures (FDR 4-5) unless they're essential premium assets.
A fixture swing occurs when a team's schedule changes from difficult to easy fixtures (or vice versa). Identifying fixture swings helps you plan transfers ahead of time. For example, if Arsenal has tough fixtures for GW10-14 but easy ones from GW15-20, you might sell their players before GW10 and buy them back for GW15.
FDR provides a general guide but isn't perfect. Home/away form, recent results, and injuries can affect actual difficulty. A team rated as easy (FDR 2) might still be dangerous if they're in good form. Use FDR alongside other factors like expected goals (xG) and team news.
Not necessarily. Premium players like Haaland or Salah can score against anyone regardless of FDR. Focus on FDR more for mid-priced and budget options where you need favorable fixtures to maximize returns. Balance your team with premium players who are fixture-proof and budget picks with good FDR runs.
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Fixture difficulty ratings for all 20 Premier League teams across upcoming gameweeks, with double and blank gameweeks flagged.