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Liam Delap

Forward · FPL ID 167
£5.5m
Price
45
25/26 pts
0.0
Form
0.5%
Owned

Liam Delap costs £5.5m in FPL 2026/27, is a forward for Chelsea, and the Onside model projects 10+ points across Delap's next 6 fixtures. Owned by 0.5% of managers. Next fixture GW1: at FUL — projected 1.8 xP.

QUICK ANSWER

Is Delap worth picking in FPL 2026/27?

Delap is a forward for Chelsea, priced at £5.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27, and Onside projects 10+ points over his next 6 gameweeks. Onside gives Delap a 43% chance of starting Gameweek 1, from his 2025/26 start rate and this summer’s pre-season XIs. Full verdict, ownership, fixture run and set-piece role below, updated live from the official FPL data.

— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.

LIVEDelap 43% to start · Gameweek 1

Season Summary

Delap scored 1 goal and provided 2 assists for Chelsea in the 2025/26 season. Delap is priced at £5.5m for FPL 2026/27, having returned 45 FPL points in 2025/26. GW1: @ FUL (difficulty 3/5, 1.8 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 10.9 total xP.

Premier League Stats

Forward · 25/26 season record

25/26 final

On the Pitch

12Starts
1.1kMins
1Goals
2Assists

Expected Stats

4.54xG
0.23xA
4.77xGI

Next gameweek prediction

GW 1
Avoid
1.8xP next match

Projected 1.8 xP — below captain floor.

vs (A)
FUL
FUL
Diff3
Mon 24 Aug, 19:00
Next 6 GWs total10.9 xP
Start probability · Onside model

Onside gives Delap a 43% chance of starting Gameweek 1.

43%
ROTATION RISK

Based on his 2025/26 start rate blended with this summer’s pre-season XIs — no 2026/27 minutes exist yet. Model confidence 30%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.

Next six — difficulty ramp
GW1
FUL (A)
3
GW2
BHA (H)
2
GW3
ARS (A)
5
GW4
HUL (H)
2
GW5
BRE (A)
3
GW6
BOU (H)
3

6-GW outlook

Projected xP
1.8FULA · GW12.1BHAH · GW21.3ARSA · GW32.1HULH · GW41.8BREA · GW51.8BOUH · GW6

Last 10 GWs

Points trend
No GW history yet.

Season stats vs forwards

Percentile rank

Attack

  • Goals
    19
    1
  • Assists
    66
    2
  • Expected goals
    55
    4.54
  • Expected assists
    26
    0.23
  • Expected GI
    51
    4.77

Underlying

  • Minutes
    55
    1092
  • Starts
    57
    12
  • Bonus pts
    26
    1
  • BPS total
    34
    123

Creativity / ICT

  • Threat
    53
    349
  • Creativity
    34
    74
  • Influence
    23
    68
  • ICT index
    32
    47.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Powered by Onside AI engine

Will Delap start in Gameweek 1?

Onside gives Delap a 43% chance of starting Gameweek 1, from his 2025/26 start rate and this summer’s pre-season XIs. That is the probability he is named in the starting XI, not the probability he features — a substitute appearance is not a start.

Is Delap worth captaining in GW1?

According to Onside's AI engine, Delap is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW1 with 1.8 projected points. Projected 1.8 xP — below captain floor.

How many goals has Delap scored this season in FPL?

The 2026/27 season kicks off on 21 August 2026. In the 2025/26 FPL season Delap scored 1 goal and provided 2 assists for Chelsea, totalling 45 points.

Is Delap fit to play?

Delap is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.

Does Delap take set pieces for Chelsea?

Delap is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Chelsea in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.

How much does Delap cost in FPL?

Delap currently costs £5.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. Against a 2025/26 return of 45 points, that is 8.2 points per million at today's price — moderate value for the price.

What are Delap's projected points in FPL?

The Onside model projects 10.9 points for Delap across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.8 points in GW1 away at FUL. Projections refresh after every played match.

Is Delap worth it in FPL 26/27?

At £5.5m, the Onside model projects 10+ points for Delap over the next 6 gameweeks — weigh that projection against alternatives at the same price before committing. Projections update after every match, so check again near the deadline.

What does Delap's FPL fixture run look like?

Delap has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 10.9 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.

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