The World Cup brought a brief pause after a demanding Fantasy Premier League campaign, but attention is already turning to 2026-27.<\/p>\n
For managers, the first step is not selecting a squad, but settling on the name that sits above it. That part of the process has always carried its own importance. Since the game began, choosing a clever, pun-driven team name has been part of the routine, and for many managers it remains one of the most familiar and enjoyable decisions before the season starts.<\/p>\n
With another campaign on the horizon, the focus returns to the usual build-up. Drafting a roster can wait. Before line-ups, transfers and early planning come the words that will identify the team throughout the season.<\/p>\n
That tradition has endured because it gives Fantasy Premier League a character of its own. The right name can be a small detail, but it is one of the first choices managers make and one of the few that does not depend on form, fixtures or selection headaches. In a game shaped by constant decisions, it is a rare early call that can be made without stress.<\/p>\n
As preparation for 2026-27 begins, managers will once again look for something smart, playful and memorable. The roster may change week to week, but the team name is where the season\u2019s identity often starts.<\/p>\n
Here are the FPL team names managers can consider ahead of the 2026\u201327 campaign.<\/p>\n
The squad may change from one gameweek to the next, but the team name can remain part of a manager\u2019s identity for the entire campaign.<\/p>\n
Whether the choice is built around a favourite player, a club reference or a deliberately painful pun, selecting the name is where the new FPL season begins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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