Best FPL Draft with Haaland and Salah for GW1 2025/26 | Fantasy Premier League Tips

Fitting both Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah into your FPL Gameweek 1 draft is no easy task — but it’s possible with the right strategy, value picks, and balanced squad planning.

In this article, I reveal a draft that includes both heavy-hitters, along with budget enablers, fixture-based picks, and captaincy tips for a strong start to the season.

Why Potentially Go for Both Haaland and Salah?

• Haaland is the most reliable goalscorer in the league and usually has a good start to the season

• Salah remains a proven FPL asset with strong early fixtures and explosive potential.

• Starting with both gives flexibility, avoids early wildcard panic, and covers two of the most dangerous players in FPL.
  

Draft Structure Breakdown

This team uses a balanced 3-4-3 formation, with money spread across:

• Premiums: Haaland, Salah

• Mid-price midfielders with good fixtures

• A value backline with no £4.0m defenders!

• A set and forget GK combo
  

Flexibility and Long-Term Planning

Warning - This draft is GW1-centric and is not sustainable in the long term so you may be forced into an early wildcard. Watch the Full Video Breakdown

👉 Watch the full draft reveal on YouTube - It includes full player-by-player analysis, budget options, and why this team could thrive with both Haaland and Salah in your XI. Final Thoughts Building a successful FPL draft with both Haaland and Salah is doable — and this team proves it. Whether you're chasing rank or trying to win your mini-league, this setup gives you power, flexibility, and points potential from Gameweek 1.