FPL Fixture List Drops!: How to Use It to Your Advantage in FPL and FPL Pro Leagues
The Premier League fixtures for the 2024/25 season have dropped — and with them, the first flurry of wild optimism, triple-up strategies, and ‘must-have' players. But if you’re not just playing FPL, but also running or competing in an FPL Pro Leagues (FPLPL) mini-league, your FPL fixture list strategy takes on even more importance.
It's not just about who has the best Gameweek 1 matchup — it's about timing, pacing, and playing to win specific competitions, not just your overall rank.
Let's break down what smart FPLPL managers and chairmen should be thinking about now the schedule is live.
1. The FPL Fixture List Isn't Just for GW1
Everyone scans the fixture drop for the best opening runs — but FPLPL competitions don't all start in Gameweek 1. In fact, depending on how many people are in your league, some cups might not begin until GW3… or GW6… or later.
That opens up a tactical twist: rather than going all-in from the start, you could plan your chips and transfer strategy around the start dates of your FPLPL cups.
🧠 Pro Tip: If your league is 64 players strong, your League Knockout Cup might not start until GW6 — so why not save your wildcard or bench boost for that period rather than blowing it early?
2. What Are You Actually Playing For?
FPLPL gives you up to 11 different competitions to win money or bragging rights in. But you won't win them all — so it's smart to focus.
Some cups reward consistency. Others reward giant-killing. Some are over by Christmas. Others reward second-half surges.
Ask yourself:
- Are you better at the long game or quick bursts?
- Can you time your peaks for when certain cups kick off?
- If your league chair has set a bigger prize pot for the Mid-Season Mayhem Cup… shouldn't you be planning around that?
🎯 FPLPL Insight: You don't need to be the best all season — you just need to be the best at the right time.
3. Chip Strategy: Play the Cups, Not Just the Fixtures
Traditionally, FPL chip strategy is all about double gameweeks and blank gameweeks. But in FPLPL, you've got a new variable: tournament context.
Would you rather use your Triple Captain on a player with two decent fixtures… or in the Quarter Finals of your league's biggest prize pot?
🤫 Savvy players are chip-stacking for knockout rounds.
If you've got a few chips left and the Last 16 is coming up? That's when to make a move. A one-week edge could be the difference between going home or going top.
4. For Chairmen: Now's the Time to Set the Stage
If you’re running a league, the fixture drop is the perfect time to:
- Start recruiting to hit key league sizes (16, 32, 64, 128, etc.)
- Lock in prize splits across competitions
- Hype the launch of FPLPL formats like ‘Group of Death' or ‘Second Chance Showdown'
💬 Tip: Use the fixtures to stoke some banter. Who's got the best opening five? Who's bottling it by November? Use our League Reports to call them out.
And if you haven't already — make life easier. FPLPL handles entry fees, prize payments, fixtures, reporting, and more.
5. Early-Season Mind Games: What Will They Be Thinking?
In knockout formats, success isn't just about your team — it's about beating your opponent. The fixture list gives you a chance to anticipate where other managers will look for differentials.
- Will everyone pile into Chelsea's early run?
- Are people sleeping on Brentford or Wolves?
- Who's going template — and who's going rogue to try and win an FPLPL cup?
🧠 Playing the player is often more effective than playing the fixture. Plan accordingly.
Final Word: The Fixture List Strategy is Just the Start
At FPLPL, we love the fixture drop — but it's just one piece of the puzzle. Whether you're aiming to win your league, scoop up cup prizes, or just inject some life into the FPL season, the smarter your planning, the better the payoff.
Use our custom League Reports, lean into the cups that suit your style, and most of all — enjoy playing FPL with a competitive edge.
👋 Not Yet in an FPL Pro League?
If you’re running a league and still doing entry fees and prize admin manually… stop.
FPLPL handles it all. You just focus on the banter.
🎯 Create your league today or join one that suits your vibe.
The fixture list's out — now it's game on.
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