Fantasy Premier League Deadline: Last-Minute Tips to Perfect Your Team

As the Premier League 2024/25 season kicks off, players will get ready to lineup their Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 1 team. With the champions Liverpool taking on AFC Bournemouth in the opener, the weekend will be filled with formidable matchups.

With so many players to pick from and the time running out, the deadline day is here. Here is a guide to take you through the last minute tips and deadline schedule for the Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 1.

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Understanding the Fantasy Premier League Deadline

For each subsequent Gameweek, the deadline is typically 90 minutes before the first match, with exact times varying based on the Premier League schedule. Below is a table summarizing key information about the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) deadlines for the 2025/26 season, focusing on Gameweek 1 and general deadline details:

Gameweek	Deadline Date	Deadline Time (BST)	First Match	Key Notes
Gameweek 1	Friday, August 15, 2025	6:30 PM	Liverpool vs. AFC Bournemouth (8:00 PM)	Finalize squad, select starting XI, captain, and transfers 90 minutes before kickoff.
Subsequent Gameweeks	Varies (check schedule)	90 minutes before first match	Varies	Deadlines typically 90 minutes before the first match of each Gameweek; confirm via official FPL website.

Time Zone: All times are in British Summer Time (BST). For Gameweek 1, the deadline is 6:30 PM BST, as the first match starts at 8:00 PM BST.

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Best Captain Choices for Maximum Points In FPL Gameweek 1

Mohamed Salah and Cole Palmer lead the captaincy polls, backed by stellar stats and favorable fixtures. Here are the top five players to consider for the armband, based on polls, stats, and fixture analysis.

Top 5 FPL Gameweek 1 Captain Picks

Mohamed Salah (£14.5m, Liverpool, Midfielder)

55-63% poll votes, 99 points in 8 Gameweek 1s, never blanked, 2.62 xG, 15 chances created (last 6 games 2024/25).
Fixture: Liverpool vs. AFC Bournemouth (H).

Cole Palmer (£10.5m, Chelsea, Midfielder)

60% ownership, 7% poll votes, 1.50 xG, 51 chances created, 14 big chances created (last 6 games 2024/25).
Fixture: Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace (H).

Erling Haaland (£14.0m, Manchester City, Forward)

11% poll votes, 3.62 xG, 12 shots in box, 6 big chances (last 6 games 2024/25).
Fixture: Wolves vs. Manchester City (A).

Ollie Watkins (£9.0m, Aston Villa, Forward)

5%+ poll votes, 1.23 xG, 26 big chances, 31 big chance involvements (2024/25 home).
Fixture: Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United (H).

Jarrod Bowen (£7.5m, West Ham, Midfielder)

2%+ poll votes, 1.37 xG, 57 points, 3 big chances (last 6 games 2024/25).
Fixture: Sunderland vs. West Ham (A).

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I’m a Sports Content Writer with expertise in football. Being a decade old football enthusiast and part-time coach, I try to bring to life to the articles in a statistical manner. Being around all kinds of sports updates and able to put in my perspective’s to the happenings in the world of football are few of the many things i like in doing what i do. You can find me playing Sunday leagues or Xbox on weekends!