The 2026-27 Premier League season is upon us, and Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are busy building their squads. Set-piece takers are more important than ever, with a focus on non-penalty set-pieces and corners. The data suggests that set-piece coaches can be just as impactful as players, with a positive swing of goals being a key indicator. The strongest set-piece teams last season were Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and Coventry City, with a focus on inswinging corners. The rise of the inswinging corner is a key trend, with teams valuing left-footed takers from the right side and right-footed takers from the left side. Players like Bruno Fernandes, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Anton Stach are key set-piece takers, with their likelihood to take corners and free-kicks impacting their FPL value. The arrival of new players like Harry Wilson and Bruno Guimarães could impact the set-piece dynamics and the value of existing players. Set-piece receivers like Virgil van Dijk and Gabriel Magalhães are also key to the success of set-piece takers. The importance of set-piece takers and receivers cannot be overstated, with a focus on non-penalty set-pieces and corners. The data and analysis from Solio Analytics can help FPL managers identify where the real FPL value lies, with a focus on set-piece takers and receivers.
