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Best FPL Starting XI & Bench 2026/27
The optimal 4-3-3 formation with 419 combined points. Updated daily.
The FPL dream team for 2026/27 lines up in a 4-3-3 formation, combining the highest-scoring players at each position for 419 total points. The 15-player squad costs £107.6m and has contributed 26 goals and 18 assists between them this season.
419
Total Pts
26
Goals
18
Assists
£107.6m
Squad Cost
Starting XI — 4-3-3
Bench
Full Details
| # | Player | Club | Pos | Price | Points | Form | Pts/Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tzolakis |
 HUL |
Goalkeeper | £4.7m | 34 | 4.0 | 6.8 |
| 2 |  Tarkowski |
 EVE |
Defender | £6.2m | 43 | 11.0 | 8.6 |
| 3 |  Bogle |
 LEE |
Defender | £4.6m | 42 | 10.0 | 8.4 |
| 4 |  De Cuyper |
 BHA |
Defender | £5.0m | 38 | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| 5 |  Gvardiol |
 MCI |
Defender | £5.7m | 37 | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| 6 |  Groß |
BHA |
Midfielder | £5.9m | 47 | 15.5 | 9.4 |
| 7 |  Schade |
 BRE |
Midfielder | £6.2m | 39 | 12.0 | 7.8 |
| 8 |  Cherki |
MCI |
Midfielder | £7.8m | 34 | 4.5 | 6.8 |
| 9 |  Haaland |
MCI |
Forward | £15.6m | 39 | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| 10 |  João Pedro |
 CHE |
Forward | £7.7m | 33 | 6.0 | 8.2 |
| 11 |  Isak |
 LIV |
Forward | £9.1m | 33 | 5.0 | 6.6 |
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How This Works
The dream team is calculated by testing all seven valid FPL formations and selecting the one that maximises combined total points. The best player at each position slot is picked by season points, then four bench players are added. Data is sourced from the FPL bootstrap-static API and refreshed daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best FPL starting XI for 2026/27?
The optimal starting XI uses a 4-3-3 formation with 419 combined points. The highest scorer is Groß with 47 points.
What formation does the best FPL team use?
The 4-3-3 formation maximises total points this season. This is calculated by testing all 7 valid FPL formations and selecting the one with the highest combined points from the top players at each position.
Who is the best FPL goalkeeper this season?
The best goalkeeper by total points is Tzolakis with 34 points, priced at £4.7m.
How much does the best FPL squad cost?
The optimal 15-player squad (XI + bench) costs £107.6m. The starting XI alone costs £78.5m.
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