FPL fixture difficulty (FDR) — find the best runs
Fixture Difficulty Rating (FDR) scores each Premier League team's upcoming matches from 1 (easiest) to 5 (hardest). Timing transfers around fixtures is one of FPL's biggest edges — OneFPL's FDR table shows every team's run over the next 5, 8 or 38 gameweeks so you can buy into easy fixtures and sell before hard ones.
How to use fixture difficulty
- Sort teams by average difficulty over your planning window (5, 8 or 38 GWs).
- Target attackers and defenders from teams at the top — the easiest runs.
- Watch for a fixture swing and buy in just before it turns green.
- Line the moves up in the transfer planner.
Pair fixtures with price changes, differentials and the best captain to build your gameweek.
FAQ
What is FDR in FPL?
FDR stands for Fixture Difficulty Rating — a 1 to 5 scale that estimates how hard each team's upcoming match is, where 1 is easiest and 5 is hardest. In FPL it's used to plan transfers: you target players from teams with a run of low-difficulty fixtures and avoid those facing tough opponents.
How do I find teams with the best FPL fixtures?
Open OneFPL's fixture difficulty table and sort teams by their average difficulty over the next 5, 8 or 38 gameweeks. Teams that rise to the top have the easiest runs, making their attackers and defenders strong transfer targets for that stretch.
What is a fixture swing in FPL?
A fixture swing is when a team moves from a run of hard matches to a run of easy ones (or vice versa). Buying a player just before a good swing — and selling before a bad one — is one of the most reliable ways to plan transfers several gameweeks ahead.
Is OneFPL's FDR table free?
Yes. OneFPL's fixture difficulty table is completely free with no login. You can view every Premier League team's upcoming fixtures and sort by the easiest run over any range up to the full 38 gameweeks.