FPL GW1 Review2026/27 GW1 Review how did you do?
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Hero of the week5.4% owned
De Cuyper made the difference. The template did not.
De Cuyper led the gameweek with 17 points, while Haaland returned 2.
01The field
How the field scored
50average score
65green-arrow target
80elite week
The average manager scored 50. Around 65 was a useful target for a green arrow; 80+ made it an elite week.
02Most-picked captains
Did the armband deliver?
- 68.5%2→4Missed
Haaland
MCI· 68.5% owned - 65.8%11→22Delivered
João Pedro
CHE· 65.8% owned - 49.6%2→4Missed
B.Fernandes
MUN· 49.6% owned - 42.7%8→16Delivered
Szoboszlai
LIV· 42.7% owned - 41.1%9→18Delivered
Calafiori
ARS· 41.1% owned
03Hauls and blanks
Heroes and villains
Heroes
- De CuyperBHA · 5.4% owned17pts1 goal contribution made the difference.
HinshelwoodBHA · 1.7% owned16pts2 goal contributions made the difference.
Mendy
HUL · 2.0% owned15pts1 goal contribution made the difference.
AjayiHUL · 1.5% owned14pts1 goal contribution made the difference.
Villains
- HaalandMCI · 68.5% owned2pts
- B.FernandesMUN · 49.6% owned2pts
MbeumoMUN · 36.9% owned2pts
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Questions managers ask
What was the average FPL score in Gameweek 1?
The average FPL score in Gameweek 1 was 50 points. Around 65+ was a useful green-arrow target, and 80+ an elite week.
Who were the highest scoring FPL players in Gameweek 1?
The top FPL performers in Gameweek 1 were: De Cuyper (17 pts), Hinshelwood (16 pts), Mendy (15 pts), Ajayi (14 pts).
Did the top FPL captain picks deliver in Gameweek 1?
Haaland disappointed as captain in GW1 with 4 captain points (2 base points).
Which FPL players disappointed in Gameweek 1?
The biggest FPL disappointments in Gameweek 1 were: Haaland (2 pts), B.Fernandes (2 pts), Mbeumo (2 pts).