Ellery Balcombe — Goalkeeper, Brentford

Is Balcombe worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Balcombe kept 0 clean sheets with 0 bonus points as Brentford's FPL goalkeeper in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.0m, Balcombe has accumulated 0 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Balcombe has averaged 0.0 points per game (form: 0.0). GW10: @ BHA (difficulty 4/5, 0.2 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 1.0 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Goalkeeper · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Next gameweek prediction
GW 100.2 xP next gameweek — outside the top 90% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Balcombe projects 0.2 — but FPL points come in lumps
Chances from 3,000 simulated matches for this fixture, calibrated against three seasons of real outcomes, before any captain doubling.
Onside gives Balcombe a 5% chance of starting Gameweek 10.
Based on 1 gameweek of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 68%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | NFO (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8 | HUL (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 7 | LIV (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | AVL (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | CHE (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
How accurate have our Balcombe projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Balcombe actually scored. Too few graded gameweeks so far to average meaningfully on this player, so no average is claimed — the individual weeks are below, and the site-wide record across every player is on the accuracy page.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 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 goalkeepers
Percentile rankDefence
- Clean sheets00
Underlying
- Minutes00
- Starts00
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total00
Creativity / ICT
- Threat00
- Creativity00
- Influence00
- ICT index00.0
Before the deadline, check these
- FPL injury news →62 ruled out · 17 doubtful · 7 suspended
- FPL price changes tonight →Manzambi leads the risers · B.Fernandes the fallers
- FPL predicted points →Onside xP for every player, graded after the gameweek
- Predicted line-ups →Every club’s likely XI from who actually starts
- FPL statistics →Haaland is the most owned, at 79.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Balcombe start in Gameweek 10?
Onside gives Balcombe a 5% chance of starting Gameweek 10, from 1 gameweek 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 Balcombe worth captaining in GW10?
According to Onside's AI engine, Balcombe is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW10 with 0.2 projected points. 0.2 xP next gameweek — outside the top 90% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Balcombe scored this season in FPL?
Balcombe has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Brentford in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 0 points.
Is Balcombe fit to play?
Balcombe is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Balcombe take set pieces for Brentford?
Balcombe is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Brentford in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Balcombe cost in FPL?
Balcombe currently costs £4.0m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27.
What are Balcombe's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 1.0 points for Balcombe across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.2 points in GW10 away at BHA. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Balcombe worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.0m, the Onside model projects 1+ points for Balcombe 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 Balcombe's FPL fixture run look like?
Balcombe has a tough upcoming schedule over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 1.0 total expected points across this period. Consider this before transferring in.
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