What has changed in FPL for 2026-27 season?

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) has returned for the 2026-27 season with several new features and changes. One of the first aspects any FPL manager should consider is building their starting team, which has been made easier through assistance provided by FPL. By answering a few questions about their team support and playing style, the platform can generate a starting squad tailored to each user. This new feature helps alleviate the pressure of selecting a team from a pool of 15 empty spaces within a £100m budget.

Mini-leagues, a popular aspect of FPL, have also been updated for the new season. Now, league tables are updated live during matches, allowing players to see how their teams are performing against others in real-time. Bonus points, which are displayed after the 20th minute of each match, will also be shown live, rather than just after confirmation. This improvement enhances the competitive aspect of mini-leagues, enabling players to gauge their standing more frequently.

Another significant addition to FPL is the price-change predictor. This tool provides predictions on how likely a player's price will rise or drop each day. Players can gauge the expected movement in player values, granting insight into potential investment opportunities. The predictor grades the likelihood of price changes into five categories: very likely to rise, likely to rise, unlikely to change, likely to drop, and very likely to drop. This feature aims to assist managers in making informed decisions about their team composition.

A notable change to the bonus-point system involves attacking midfielders and full-backs. Players, particularly midfielders, will now benefit from an increase in defensive contribution points (BPS), which were previously limited to defenders. This adjustment is expected to affect the value of players in these positions, making it more challenging for defenders to accumulate bonus points. Consequently, defenders may find fewer opportunities to gain an advantage through both defensive contributions and bonus points.

Goalkeepers have also undergone modifications to their BPS point calculations. Previously, goalkeepers earned different point values for saves made inside or outside the penalty area, depending on the chance of a goal. Now, all saves are worth two BPS points, and the distinction between inside and outside the penalty area has been removed.

However, goalkeepers will still receive an additional BPS point for saving a "big chance," a shot from a player expected to score. This change ensures that goalkeepers receive fair compensation for their efforts in preventing high-probability scoring opportunities.