The first FPL price changes of 2026/27 are here
After several nights without a single movement, the first Fantasy Premier League price changes of the 2026/27 season finally arrived overnight ahead of Gameweek 2.
There were four changes in total:
- Maxim De Cuyper: £4.5m → £4.6m
- M. Sangaré: £5.5m → £5.6m
- Viktor Gyökeres: £7.5m → £7.4m
- Gabriel Martinelli: £6.5m → £6.4m
Two players rose and two Arsenal attackers fell.
First FPL price rises
| Player | Club | Position | Old price | New price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim De Cuyper | Brighton | DEF | £4.5m | £4.6m | +£0.1m |
| M. Sangaré | Brentford | MID | £5.5m | £5.6m | +£0.1m |
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First FPL price falls
| Player | Club | Position | Old price | New price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viktor Gyökeres | Arsenal | FWD | £7.5m | £7.4m | -£0.1m |
| Gabriel Martinelli | Arsenal | MID | £6.5m | £6.4m | -£0.1m |
Maxim De Cuyper rises to £4.6m
De Cuyper becomes one of the first two price risers of the entire season after his explosive Gameweek 1.
The rise is understandable, but there is now an extra factor for new buyers: Brighton have signed left-back Jaouen Hadjam.
That does not automatically make De Cuyper a rotation risk, but managers considering him should check Brighton team news and his expected position before buying.
OneFPL verdict: HOLD / BUY WITH TEAM-NEWS CHECK
Existing owners have gained £0.1m in market value and should not sell because of the new signing alone.
New buyers should still like the attacking upside, but the arrival of Hadjam makes expected minutes more important than they were immediately after GW1.
Read: Hadjam to Brighton — does he threaten De Cuyper?
M. Sangaré rises to £5.6m
Sangaré also becomes one of the first two risers after a huge opening Gameweek.
The important question is whether his GW1 return was supported by a repeatable role.
At £5.6m he remains affordable, but every £0.1m rise reduces the margin for error compared with buying him at his original £5.5m price.
OneFPL verdict: WATCH / BUY IF THE ROLE IS SECURE
Do not buy purely because he rose.
Check:
- expected minutes
- attacking position
- set-piece involvement
- defensive-contribution route
- next fixtures
If those remain strong, the £0.1m increase does not destroy the value.
Gyökeres falls to £7.4m
Viktor Gyökeres is one of the first two price fallers of 2026/27.
His Gameweek 1 situation generated heavy sales, but a price fall can also create value if the underlying reason for selling disappears.
At £7.4m, managers should now reassess him rather than treating the drop itself as a sell signal.
OneFPL verdict: WATCH
The key question is expected starts and Arsenal's forward hierarchy.
If his minutes become secure, a lower price can improve his future FPL appeal.
Martinelli falls to £6.4m
Gabriel Martinelli also drops £0.1m to £6.4m.
This is more of a minutes-and-role problem than a price problem.
Arsenal have several attacking options, so Martinelli needs clear starting evidence before becoming attractive simply because he is cheaper.
OneFPL verdict: AVOID FOR NOW / MONITOR
A £0.1m discount is not enough to compensate for unreliable minutes.
What these first changes tell us
The first movements are an early reminder of three FPL principles.
1. Bandwagons can move quickly
A strong GW1 score can generate enough demand to move a player's price before the next deadline.
2. Falls can create future value
A falling player is not automatically a bad asset. If the reason for the sales is temporary, the cheaper price can eventually become attractive.
3. Team value should not control transfers
Do not buy a player merely because he is rising or sell one merely because he is falling.
Price changes should influence the timing of a move you already want to make, not create the move by themselves.
Updated prices at a glance
| Player | GW1 price | Current price | OneFPL GW2 lean |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Cuyper | £4.5m | £4.6m | HOLD / cautious buy |
| M. Sangaré | £5.5m | £5.6m | WATCH / buy if role holds |
| Gyökeres | £7.5m | £7.4m | WATCH |
| Martinelli | £6.5m | £6.4m | AVOID / monitor |
What happens next?
FPL prices can change by £0.1m per day at 00:00 UK time, with players able to move by up to £0.3m in a Gameweek.
With transfer activity accelerating ahead of GW2, more rises and falls are likely.
Use:
to decide whether a price move actually improves your team.
FAQ
Who were the first FPL price risers of 2026/27?
Maxim De Cuyper and M. Sangaré were the first risers, both increasing by £0.1m.
Who were the first FPL price fallers of 2026/27?
Viktor Gyökeres and Gabriel Martinelli were the first fallers, both dropping by £0.1m.
What is De Cuyper's new FPL price?
£4.6m.
What is Sangaré's new FPL price?
£5.6m.
What is Gyökeres' new FPL price?
£7.4m.
What is Martinelli's new FPL price?
£6.4m.
What time do FPL prices change?
FPL price changes take place at 00:00 UK time in 2026/27.
Sources
- Official Fantasy Premier League player data and Price Change Predictor
- Premier League: FPL price changes and top transfers
- OneFPL Price Changes
