Reece James
- £5.4m
- Price
- 3
- Total pts
- 0.8
- Form
- 5.9%
- Owned
Reece James costs £5.4m in FPL 2026/27, is a defender for Chelsea, and the Onside model projects 3+ points across James' next 6 fixtures. Owned by 5.9% of managers. Next fixture GW6: vs BOU — projected 0.6 xP.
Onside verdictCucurella gone to Madrid. James is now the Alonso back-three defender pick when fit — captain, set-piece taker.
Is James worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
James scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists with 0 clean sheets for Chelsea in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.4m, James has accumulated 3 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, James has averaged 0.6 points per game (form: 0.8). GW6: vs BOU (difficulty 3/5, 0.6 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 3.6 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Defender · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 60.6 xP next gameweek — outside the top 60% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives James a 70% chance of starting Gameweek 6.
Based on 4 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 62%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
6-GW outlook
Projected xPLast 10 GWs
Points trend| GW | Opp | Min | G/A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | BRE (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | HUL (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 3 | ARS (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 2 | BHA (H) | 22' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 1 | FUL (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 0 |
How accurate have our James projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what James actually scored. Across 3 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 1.6 points and the official FPL projection by 1.4 — further out than FPL, on this player.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 0 | 90 | FPL |
| GW2 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1 | 22 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW3 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 1 | 90 | Onside |
| GW4 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 1 | 90 | FPL |
| GW5 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
Rows under 60 minutes are shown but excluded from the averages, the same scope guard the site-wide graded record uses. The full dataset for every player is published as CSV under CC BY 4.0. Last graded .
Season stats vs defenders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals810.33
- Expected assists720.26
- Expected GI760.59
Defence
- Clean sheets00
Underlying
- Minutes51292
- Starts423
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total4024
Creativity / ICT
- Threat8649
- Creativity7443
- Influence5156
- ICT index6614.8
Set-piece role · Chelsea
FPL official designation: #1 for direct free-kicks.
FPL official designation: #1 for corners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will James start in Gameweek 6?
Onside gives James a 70% chance of starting Gameweek 6, from 4 gameweeks of 26/27 team-sheet evidence. That is the probability he is named in the starting XI, not the probability he features — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Is James worth captaining in GW6?
According to Onside's AI engine, James is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW6 with 0.6 projected points. 0.6 xP next gameweek — outside the top 60% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has James scored this season in FPL?
James has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Chelsea in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 3 points.
Is James fit to play? What is their injury status?
James is currently doubtful (75% chance of playing next). Latest update: Hamstring injury - 75% chance of playing Always check for team news before the FPL deadline.
Does James take set pieces for Chelsea?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, James is Chelsea's primary free-kick taker and primary corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does James cost in FPL?
James currently costs £5.4m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 3 total points this season, that is 0.6 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are James's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 3.6 points for James across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.6 points in GW6 vs BOU. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is James worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.4m, the Onside model projects 3+ points for James 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 James's FPL fixture run look like?
James has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 3.6 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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