Best FPL GW1 Bench Boost Draft for 2025/26 | Top Player Picks and Strategy for Gameweek 1

fplhints
Jul 26
2 min read

Are you considering using your Bench Boost chip in Gameweek 1 of Fantasy Premier League 2025/26? It’s a bold move — but it can be hugely rewarding if planned right. In this post, I break down my latest GW1 Bench Boost draft, including player picks, team structure, and chip strategy designed to score big from the very start. Watch the full draft in the video above.

🧠 Why Bench Boost in GW1?

Starting the season with a Bench Boost allows you to take advantage of:

Full squad depth with unlimited transfers in pre-season
Affordable enablers who are nailed early on
Clean fixture runs for promoted teams and mid-table gems

However, it requires smart planning — and this draft does exactly that.

🔑 Key Features of the Draft:

✅ Best value picks to maximise points across all 15 players
🔁 Flexible team structure for easy moves in GW2+
📊 Fixture-based picks from teams with strong opening schedules
💡 Strategy tips for when to Wildcard and plan future chips

💸 Budget Enablers & Hidden Gems

The bench needs to deliver. This draft includes budget midfielders and defenders who are nailed starters, often overlooked in template teams.

🔥 Must-Have Players for GW1 Bench Boost

Without giving too much away — expect a strong mix of premium assets, nailed starters, and explosive differentials who are ready to hit the ground running.