September EPL Fixtures

The September EPL fixtures come after the international break, the close of the transfer window, and three games in August.

In August, Chelsea started slowly with a 0-0 open draw to Crystal Palace, but won their next two games by a combined 7-1 score. Everton also started slowly with a 1-0 loss to Leeds. But with the introduction of Jack Grealish to partner with fellow addition Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Everton won both other August fixtures, scoring five goals over those two games.

Crystal Palace made it through a tough opening schedule, building on their FA Cup and Charity Shield wins. They drew against Chelsea and Nottingham Forest before grabbing three points on the road against Aston Villa. It’s a good start for them. Leeds scored just one goal in their August games, but it was enough to win their opener. They were then crushed by Arsenal before earning a point in a scoreless draw against Newcastle.

Fantasy EPL Draft – September EPL Fixtures

Here are the teams with the best set of EPL fixtures for August. Players on these teams have added value based on who they are playing.

Fulham

Fulham enters September with a fixture list that should have Marco Silva’s side feeling confident about their prospects. The Cottagers open with a home clash against Leeds United – a perfect opportunity to capitalize on newly-promoted opposition at Craven Cottage. They then welcome Brentford for another West London affair before concluding the month with a trip to Villa Park, where they’ll face an Aston Villa side that has had a dreadful start to the year. 

This schedule presents multiple avenues for Fulham assets to deliver fantasy returns since August was a tough start to the season. Antonee Robinson should be back to full health after the international break and will give them a huge boost down that left side. Joachim Anderson and Kenny Tete could be quality streamers to boost your backline and clean sheet potential. Alex Iwobi was drafted highly after a fantastic season last season, but has been a bit quiet to start the year. However, he helps Fulham click, and this month will be very telling to see if he can get back to last season’s form. Rodrigo Muniz seems to have won the starting forward spot and will need to bang in a few goals with Raul Jimenez ready off the bench. Keep an eye on new signings Kevin and Samuel Chukwueze, who were signed at the end of the window, and give some potential exciting options out wide.

Tottenham

These teams have tough EPL fixtures in August, so be cautious when looking at players here.

Brighton

Brighton’s September schedule reads like a masterclass in fixture difficulty. The Seagulls start with a trip to Bournemouth – never an easy ground to visit – before welcoming Tottenham to the Amex. Their month concludes with what could be the toughest assignment of all: a trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in their best form.

This presents a fascinating dilemma for Brighton assets. Players like Yankuba Minteh and Georginio Rutter have shown early promise and could thrive as differential picks, but September’s opponents won’t make life easy. Kaoru Mitoma’s pace and direct style could trouble any defense on his day, yet consistency might prove elusive against such quality opposition. Matt O’Riley started as a bright spot before his loan deal to Marseille at the end of the transfer window. Keep an eye out for Brajan Gruda to up his role this September, as he has shown sparks of a potential asset if he can get some minutes.  The smart play might be monitoring Brighton’s performance early in the month before committing fully to their assets, as positive results could signal genuine fixture-proofing qualities.

Burnley

Burnley’s September fixture list represents a daunting challenge after only three points in August. Starting with Liverpool at home sets an impossibly high bar, followed by hosting Nottingham Forest before another challenging test: an away trip to the Etihad to face Manchester City. It’s difficult to imagine a more challenging three-game stretch.

For fantasy purposes, this creates an interesting contrarian opportunity. Martin Dubravka in goal could accumulate save points at an extraordinary rate, particularly in the Liverpool and City fixtures, where shot volume will be substantial. Josh Cullen remains Burnley’s most reliable midfield presence and could offer value for managers seeking ultra-deep picks. Jaidan Anthony has started the season in form and provides quality up front for Burnley that could trouble defenses on the counter-attack, though opportunities will likely be limited. I would be pretty hesitant to add many others. 

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