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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Sam Brookes

FPL deadline: When does my team need to be locked in for GW1?

FPL Arsenal EPL Coventry City Hull City Liverpool Manchester United Newcastle the Emirates Stadium
  • The 2026-27 Premier League season will get underway on Friday night when defending champions Arsenal will face newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.
  • The game is due to kick-off at 8pm BST, with Arsenal hoping to make a winning start to their title defence.
  • Fantasy Premier League managers up and down the country will also be rushing to ensure they have their teams ready ahead of the deadline.
  • With Friday’s match due to start at 8pm, the FPL deadline for Gameweek 1 is 6.30pm BST on 21 August.
  • It looks set to be an intriguing opening weekend, with Manchester United facing Hull City on Saturday, while Liverpool travel to Newcastle on Sunday.
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