27 July 2026
FPL Fixture Difficulty is live for 2026/27
The 2026/27 fixture list is out and the table is showing it. Attack/Defence mode is temporarily hidden until FPL publishes new team strength ratings — here's what to expect.
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New features, seasonal guides, and changes to the tool.
21 July 2026
Spain crowned 2026 World Cup champions — full results
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 World Cup final. Here's how the tournament played out, and where the fixture difficulty table stands now it's archived.
Read more →18 June 2026
World Cup Elo ratings updated after round 1
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
What is FDR in FPL? Fixture Difficulty Rating explained
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
World Cup table now defaults to Elo ratings
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
New: FIFA World Cup 2026 Fixture Difficulty Table
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
New: Attack/Defence difficulty split and squad player view
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
Player stats, a feedback form, and a tip jar
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
Navigating the 2025/26 run-in with fixture difficulty
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
FPL Fixture Difficulty is live for 2025/26
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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