Fixture Difficulty Swing GW9

Best and worst 5-match fixture runs from this gameweek onward.

Fixture verdict

Coventry City are the fixture target from GW9

Coventry City have the easiest five-match run by average FDR, but fixtures are only useful when they solve your own squad problem. Rate your FPL team before moving into a fixture-led transfer.

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Coventry City have the easiest upcoming run with an average FDR of 2.60, while Newcastle face the toughest stretch at 3.40. These rankings help identify which teams to target or avoid when planning transfers and wildcards over the next 5 fixtures.

#TeamAvg FDR (next 5)
1 Coventry City 2.60
2 Crystal Palace 2.80
3 Ipswich Town 2.80
4 Leeds 2.80
5 Spurs 2.80
6 Sunderland 2.80
7 Aston Villa 3.00
8 Bournemouth 3.00
9 Chelsea 3.00
10 Arsenal 3.20
11 Brentford 3.20
12 Fulham 3.20
13 Hull City 3.20
14 Man City 3.20
15 Nott'm Forest 3.20
16 Brighton 3.40
17 Everton 3.40
18 Liverpool 3.40
19 Man Utd 3.40
20 Newcastle 3.40

How This Works

Each team's average Fixture Difficulty Rating (FDR) is calculated over their next 5 matches using the official FPL difficulty scale (1 = easiest, 5 = hardest). Teams are sorted from the lowest (easiest run) to the highest (toughest run), helping you identify which clubs to target for transfers and wildcards.

Data sourced from the Official Fantasy Premier League API. Player and fixture information updated regularly from the FPL data feed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which FPL team has the easiest fixtures from GW9?
Coventry City have the easiest fixture run from GW9 with an average FDR of 2.60 over their next 5 matches. Crystal Palace (2.80) and Ipswich Town (2.80) also have favourable runs.
Which FPL team has the hardest fixtures from GW9?
Newcastle face the toughest upcoming stretch from GW9 with an average FDR of 3.40. Man Utd (3.40) and Liverpool (3.40) also have difficult runs. Consider selling or benching assets from these teams.
What does FDR mean in FPL?
FDR stands for Fixture Difficulty Rating, the official FPL scale from 1 (easiest) to 5 (hardest) assigned to each match. In GW9, Coventry City have the lowest average FDR (2.60) making them the best team to target for transfers and wildcard picks.
Should I base FPL transfers on fixture difficulty?
Yes — fixture difficulty is one of the strongest predictors of FPL returns, especially for defenders and goalkeepers. Teams with FDR below 2.5 (like the top-ranked teams in GW9) are prime targets for clean sheet potential and attacking returns against weaker opposition.
How far ahead should I plan transfers using fixture difficulty?
Most FPL managers plan 3-5 gameweeks ahead using fixture difficulty. This page shows 5-match averages from GW9. The gap between the easiest (Coventry City, FDR 2.60) and hardest (Newcastle, FDR 3.40) is significant enough to influence wildcard and free hit decisions.