Awoniyi
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Taiwo Awoniyi

Forward · FPL ID 492
£5.5m
Price
43
25/26 pts
0.0
Form
0.7%
Owned

Taiwo Awoniyi costs £5.5m in FPL 2026/27, is a forward for Coventry City, and the Onside model projects 11+ points across Awoniyi's next 6 fixtures. Owned by 0.7% of managers. Next fixture GW1: at ARS — projected 1.8 xP.

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Is Awoniyi worth picking in FPL 2026/27?

Awoniyi is a forward for Coventry City, priced at £5.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27, and Onside projects 11+ points over his next 6 gameweeks. Onside gives Awoniyi a 3% 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.

LIVEAwoniyi 3% to start · Gameweek 1

Season Summary

Awoniyi scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists for Coventry City in the 2025/26 season. Awoniyi is priced at £5.5m for FPL 2026/27, having returned 43 FPL points in 2025/26. GW1: @ ARS (difficulty 5/5, 1.8 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 11.2 total xP.

Premier League Stats

Forward · 25/26 season record

25/26 final

On the Pitch

3Starts
480Mins
4Goals
2Assists

Expected Stats

3.68xG
0.77xA
4.45xGI

Next gameweek prediction

GW 1
Avoid
1.8xP next match

Projected 1.8 xP — below captain floor.

vs (A)
ARS
ARS
Diff5
Fri 21 Aug, 19:00
Next 6 GWs total11.2 xP
Start probability · Onside model

Onside gives Awoniyi a 3% chance of starting Gameweek 1.

3%
UNLIKELY

Based on his 2025/26 start rate blended with this summer’s pre-season XIs — no 2026/27 minutes exist yet. Model confidence 21%. 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
ARS (A)
5
GW2
HUL (H)
2
GW3
MCI (A)
5
GW4
BHA (H)
2
GW5
NFO (A)
3
GW6
NEW (H)
2

6-GW outlook

Projected xP
1.8ARSA · GW12.1HULH · GW21.3MCIA · GW32.1BHAH · GW41.8NFOA · GW52.1NEWH · GW6

Last 10 GWs

Points trend
No GW history yet.

Season stats vs forwards

Percentile rank

Attack

  • Goals
    53
    4
  • Assists
    66
    2
  • Expected goals
    49
    3.68
  • Expected assists
    62
    0.77
  • Expected GI
    47
    4.45

Underlying

  • Minutes
    32
    480
  • Starts
    30
    3
  • Bonus pts
    45
    4
  • BPS total
    47
    170

Creativity / ICT

  • Threat
    34
    235
  • Creativity
    36
    79
  • Influence
    47
    177
  • ICT index
    40
    48.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Powered by Onside AI engine

Will Awoniyi start in Gameweek 1?

Onside gives Awoniyi a 3% 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 Awoniyi worth captaining in GW1?

According to Onside's AI engine, Awoniyi 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 Awoniyi scored this season in FPL?

The 2026/27 season kicks off on 21 August 2026. In the 2025/26 FPL season Awoniyi scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists for Coventry City, totalling 43 points.

Is Awoniyi fit to play?

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

Does Awoniyi take set pieces for Coventry City?

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

How much does Awoniyi cost in FPL?

Awoniyi currently costs £5.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. Against a 2025/26 return of 43 points, that is 7.8 points per million at today's price — moderate value for the price.

What are Awoniyi's projected points in FPL?

The Onside model projects 11.2 points for Awoniyi across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.8 points in GW1 away at ARS. Projections refresh after every played match.

Is Awoniyi worth it in FPL 26/27?

At £5.5m, the Onside model projects 11+ points for Awoniyi 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 Awoniyi's FPL fixture run look like?

Awoniyi has a very favourable run of fixtures over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 11.2 total expected points across this period. This is a good time to hold or buy.

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