New features, seasonal guides, and changes to the tool.
18 June 2026
We've refreshed the World Cup 2026 table's Elo ratings using the latest results from round 1 of the group stage. Turkey, Senegal, Panama and Uzbekistan dropped a strength tier; Austria, Egypt and Ivory Coast climbed one.
Read more →10 June 2026
FDR (Fixture Difficulty Rating) is the 1–5 score the official FPL API assigns to every upcoming fixture. Here's what the scale means, how it's calculated, and how to use it to plan transfers and pick captains.
Read more →8 June 2026
The World Cup 2026 fixture difficulty table now defaults to World Football Elo ratings — a more form-sensitive alternative to FIFA rankings. Switch back to FIFA mode at any time using the toggle.
Read more →26 May 2026
Introducing a free fixture difficulty table for all 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup — group stage ratings derived from FIFA world rankings, with a matchday range slider and group filter.
Read more →14 May 2026
Two additions: separate Attack and Defence difficulty ratings for more targeted transfer planning, plus the ability to load your FPL squad and see your own players highlighted in the table.
Read more →12 May 2026
Three small additions: click any team to see their top players by points, ownership, and form; send feedback directly from the page; and a Ko-fi button if you'd like to support the tool.
Read more →1 May 2026
With three gameweeks left, fixture difficulty is more important than ever. Here's how to use the table to pick your captain, plan your transfers, and protect your rank.
Read more →1 August 2025
The tool is live for the new season — here's a quick guide to getting the most out of the fixture difficulty table.
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