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FPL Gameweek 1 features low-owned player picks for managers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:06 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

FPL Gameweek 1 features low-owned player picks for managers

Summary

The 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season begins, prompting managers to evaluate player selections ahead of Gameweek 1. Many are focusing on familiar stars, but seeking low-owned players can provide an initial edge. Ten differential options include Christos Tzolis of Arsenal, who presents potential due to his recent performance and favorable match against Coventry City. Other noteworthy names are Kevin Schade from Brentford, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall with Everton, and Pascal Groß of Brighton. These players offer opportunities to accumulate points while being overlooked by many managers.

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By the Numbers

•Gameweek 1 of Premier League starts with a focus on player selections.
•Christos Tzolis has risen to 16.4% ownership ahead of the opening fixture.
•Kevin Schade and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are also highlighted as potential differentials.
•Differentials may provide scoring opportunities while highly owned players dominate.
•Tzolis replaces Leandro Trossard and has been actively involved in pre-season.

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7:06 PMYahoo Sports — FPL Gameweek 1 Differential Picks: 10 Low-Owned Players to Consider

What they're saying

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The 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season is finally here, and the first big decisions of the campaign are already being made. While most managers are building around familiar names such as Erling Haaland, Bruno Fernandes, Bukayo Saka and other highly owned players, there is another way to gain an early advantage: finding the players the […]
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