Ross Barkley — Midfielder, Aston Villa
AVLIs Barkley worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Barkley scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Aston Villa in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.0m, Barkley has accumulated 12 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Barkley has averaged 1.6 points per game (form: 1.0). GW8: vs MCI (difficulty 4/5, 1.1 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 10.4 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 81.1 xP next gameweek — outside the top 45% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Barkley a 35% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 7 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 88%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | NEW (A) | 18' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | BRE (H) | 4' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 5 | TOT (A) | 6' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 4 | NFO (H) | 62' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 3 | HUL (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 2 | ARS (H) | 77' | 0/0 | 2 |
How accurate have our Barkley projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Barkley actually scored. Across 4 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 0.7 points and the official FPL projection by 0.9 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 2 | 73 | FPL |
| GW2 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 2 | 77 | Onside |
| GW3 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW4 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 2 | 62 | Onside |
| GW5 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 1 | 6 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW6 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1 | 4 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1 | 18 | 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 midfielders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals680.50
- Expected assists480.18
- Expected GI570.68
Underlying
- Minutes59330
- Starts554
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total6481
Creativity / ICT
- Threat5842
- Creativity79115
- Influence5558
- ICT index6821.6
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Barkley start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Barkley a 35% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 7 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 Barkley worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Barkley is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 1.1 projected points. 1.1 xP next gameweek — outside the top 45% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Barkley scored this season in FPL?
Barkley has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Aston Villa in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 12 points.
Is Barkley fit to play?
Barkley is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Barkley take set pieces for Aston Villa?
Barkley is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Aston Villa in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Barkley cost in FPL?
Barkley currently costs £5.0m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 12 total points this season, that is 2.4 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Barkley's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 10.4 points for Barkley across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.1 points in GW8 vs MCI. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Barkley worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.0m, the Onside model projects 10+ points for Barkley 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 Barkley's FPL fixture run look like?
Barkley has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 10.4 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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