FPL Gameweek 1 Fixtures and Team Stats | Fantasy Premier League 2025/26
As the 2025/26 Fantasy Premier League season kicks off, it’s time to dive into the FPL Gameweek 1 Fixtures and Team Stats to help you make more informed decisions.
In this article, we break down the head-to-head data, team attacking and defensive stats, and trends from pre-season that could shape the opening weekend. No picks, no opinions – just pure data to guide your own strategy.
Liverpool v Bournemouth
- Liverpool have won a huge 13 of their 16 matches against Bournemouth.
- The Reds have also netted at least two goals in their last four matchups.
- Bournemouth have failed to convince during pre-season – losing both of their previous two games.
Aston Villa v Newcastle
- Newcastle have won more than double the amount of head-to-heads that Aston Villa have.
- There has been a huge 21 goals scored between the two sides in their previous five games.
- Newcastle finished their 2024-25 campaign as joint second for total clean sheets.
Brighton v Fulham
- Brighton have won just one of their nine matches against Fulham.
- Fulham have found the net in each of their previous five games.
- The highest owned player heading into the game is Brighton forward Danny Welbeck.
Sunderland v West Ham
- Sunderland gained promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.
- West Ham ended their previous campaign by winning two of their final three outings.
- The highest owned player going into the match is West Ham defender Aaron Wan Bissaka.
Spurs v Burnley
- Spurs have won 11 of their 17 matches against Burnley.
- Spurs have scored 12 goals against Burnley in their previous five games.
- Burnley kept a record-breaking 30 clean sheets in the Championship last season.
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Wolves v Manchester City
- Manchester City have 14 of their 21 head-to-heads with Wolves.
- In each of the previous two matches where Wolves played at home, both sides scored.
- The player with the highest ownership involved in the match is Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri.
Chelsea v Crystal Palace
- Chelsea have won a huge 24 of their 31 games against Manchester City.
- Both sides have scored in four of their previous five clashes.
- Crystal Palace went on an eight-match unbeaten run at the end of their previous campaign.
Nottingham Forest v Brentford
- Both have played each other in the Premier League just five times.
- Brentford have netted at least two goals in three of their matches.
- There has also been at least two goals scored in all of their meetings.
Manchester United v Arsenal
- Both sides have won more than 20 of their 65 clashes.
- Arsenal have won four of their previous five games.
- Only Liverpool kept more clean sheets than the Gooners last season.
Leeds v Everton
- We saw draws in 12 of their 29 clashes.
- Everton have netted at least two goals in three of their previous five games.
- Everton forward Norberto Beto is the highest owned player going into the round.
