This guide shows you how to read the best early fixture runs using the Demon FPL Fixture Ticker. The aim is not to blindly buy every green fixture. The aim is to spot where the early pressure, clean sheets and goal chances are most likely to come from.
Start With Overall FDR
Overall FDR is the simple view. It gives you a quick feel for which clubs have a kind opening run and which clubs have a rough one. For a first draft, this is usually the best place to start.
- Use the Next 5 GWs range.
- Sort by easiest overall run.
- Look for teams with three or more playable fixtures.
- Be careful with teams that have one great fixture followed by four bad ones.
Do Not Treat Every Green Fixture The Same
A green fixture for Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester City is not the same as a green fixture for a promoted team. Team strength still matters. That is why the Demon ticker also gives you projected goals and clean-sheet chance.
If a team has green fixtures and strong projected goals, their attackers become more interesting. If they have green fixtures and strong clean-sheet percentages, their defenders and goalkeeper become more interesting.
What A Good Opening Run Looks Like
| Signal | What it means | FPL action |
|---|---|---|
| Low overall FDR | The run is friendly | Good for structure and early transfers |
| High projected goals | The attack has upside | Look at mids, forwards and captains |
| High clean-sheet chance | The defence has a route | Look at defenders and keepers |
| Good rotation | The fixtures pair well | Useful for cheap defenders and bench players |
Demon Verdict
Use the first five gameweeks to build a squad that can breathe. The best early teams usually have good fixtures, strong roles and decent minutes. Fixture colour gets you interested. Projected goals, clean-sheet chance and player quality tell you whether to actually move.
