How to Analyze Premier League Fixture Difficulty for LMS

Success in Last Man Standing requires looking beyond individual gameweeks. You need to understand the entire fixture landscape to make optimal decisions.

The Fixture Difficulty Framework

Step 1: Categorize Teams by Tier

Tier 1 - Elite (1-3): Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool Tier 2 - Strong (4-6): Aston Villa, Newcastle, Chelsea, Tottenham Tier 3 - Solid (7-12): Brighton, Fulham, Brentford, Manchester United Tier 4 - Vulnerable (13-17): Everton, Nottingham Forest, Leeds, Wolves Tier 5 - Struggling (18-20): West Ham, Burnley, Sunderland

Step 2: Assign Difficulty Scores

Difficulty Score = Opponent Tier + Venue Adjustment

• Home: -1 (easier)
• Away: +1 (harder)

Step 3: Map Gameweeks

Create a grid showing each team's difficulty score for upcoming gameweeks. Higher scores = easier fixtures = better LMS picks.

The 5-Week Look-Ahead Method

Before making any pick, analyze the next 5 gameweeks to identify critical weeks where options are limited and plan accordingly.

Fixture difficulty analysis transforms LMS from gambling to strategy.