Harvey Barnes — Midfielder, Newcastle
Onside verdictHas not missed a minute and is involved in more goals than any Newcastle player. The attacking pick.
NEWIs Barnes worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Barnes scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists for Newcastle in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £6.1m, Barnes has accumulated 32 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Barnes has averaged 5.4 points per game (form: 2.0). GW8: @ CRY (difficulty 3/5, 1.7 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 20.4 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 81.7 xP next gameweek — outside the top 31% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Barnes a 97% 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 | AVL (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 6 | COV (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 5 | HUL (H) | 90' | 0/2 | 9 |
| 4 | LEE (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 3 | BOU (H) | 90' | 1/1 | 12 |
| 2 | TOT (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
How accurate have our Barnes projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Barnes actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 3.1 points and the official FPL projection by 2.9 — further out than FPL, on this player.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 2 | 90 | FPL |
| GW2 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 3 | 90 | FPL |
| GW3 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 12 | 90 | Onside |
| GW4 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW5 | 2.7 | 4.2 | 9 | 90 | FPL |
| GW6 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW7 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
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
- Goals691
- Assists953
- Expected goals851.24
- Expected assists850.87
- Expected GI882.11
Underlying
- Minutes97630
- Starts837
- Bonus pts833
- BPS total88132
Creativity / ICT
- Threat93150
- Creativity91172
- Influence89131
- ICT index9245.3
Set-piece role · Newcastle
FPL official designation: #3 for corners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Barnes start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Barnes a 97% 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 Barnes worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Barnes is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 1.7 projected points. 1.7 xP next gameweek — outside the top 31% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Barnes scored this season in FPL?
Barnes has scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists for Newcastle in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 32 points.
Is Barnes fit to play?
Barnes is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Barnes take set pieces for Newcastle?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Barnes is Newcastle's backup corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Barnes cost in FPL?
Barnes currently costs £6.1m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 32 total points this season, that is 5.2 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Barnes's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 20.4 points for Barnes across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.7 points in GW8 away at CRY. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Barnes worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £6.1m, the Onside model projects 20+ points for Barnes 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 Barnes's FPL fixture run look like?
Barnes has a tough upcoming schedule over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 20.4 total expected points across this period. Consider this before transferring in.
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