THE FPL GW1 TEMPLATE TEAM 🚨 | DATA FROM 2,000+ FPL MANAGERS! 📊 | Fantasy Premier League 2026/27
Summary
FPL Raptor analyzes survey data from over 2,000 managers to reveal Game Week 1 trends, including chip strategies and formation preferences. The episode highlights that 44.1% plan to Bench Boost in GW1, while GW6 is the top choice for Wildcards. Key findings include the dominance of the 3-4-3 formation and high ownership of Haaland, João Pedro, and Calvert-Lewin. Raptor concludes by presenting a template squad and explaining effective ownership impacts on captaincy decisions.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Nesquik, Fox One, and Silicon Valley Bank
Introduction to FPL survey data and channel updates
Bench Boost chip strategy: GW1 vs GW2 plans
Wildcard chip timing: GW6 and GW4 popularity
Formation trends: The rise of the 3-4-3 system
Pix App launch: Features, philosophy, and demo
Most owned goalkeepers: Kinski dominance
Defender ownership: Variety and top picks
Midfield ownership: Fernandes and Mbeumo stats
Forward ownership: Haaland, Jota, and Calvert-Lewin
Sponsors: Odoo, Fox One, and Silicon Valley Bank
GW1 Template Squad and effective ownership analysis
Budget adjustments, team rating, and conclusion
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