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Scout
Get a deeper understanding of the model and the underlying patterns within the FPL data with these scout reports.
24 July 2026
When will the double gameweeks hit in 2026-27?
It's early days so we can't say for sure when the double gameweeks will hit. However, we can take an educated guess based on Domestic and European Cup dates and the Premier League calendar. Here's our analysis.
8 min · fixtures · DGW · blank-gameweek · 2026-27
24 July 2026
The model’s best players for Gameweek 1
Single-week expected points for opening weekend — who to start, who to captain, and where ownership leaves rank on the table.
7 min · GW1 · players · captain · 2026-27
24 July 2026
The best and worst opening six in the Premier League
Every club’s first six fixtures ranked by model expected-goal difference — not FPL’s 1–5 difficulty ratings.
6 min · fixtures · preseason · 2026-27
24 July 2026
Players set to feast on the best opening fixtures
Starters the model expects to cash in at the softest GW1–6 runs — plus Everton, who face the gentlest set of opponents in the division.
6 min · players · preseason · xP · 2026-27