A new season of Fantasy Premier League is finally upon us, so we have picked out the best captains from which to choose in Gameweek 1 of FPL. FPL Deadline: Friday, 15 August, 18:30 BST.The Football

Fantasy Premier League attracts millions of players worldwide each season. Participants manage a virtual squad based on real-life Premier League matches. The game works like any other fantasy sport: you need to stay informed about team form, player fitness, and make your picks based on each player’s features and upcoming matchups.

The Athletic has live coverage of Liverpool vs Bournemouth in the first match of the 2025-26 Premier League season On Friday evening, it all begins again. The Premier League gets underway on Friday when defending champions Liverpool face Bournemouth — but even the title holders look very different this season.