Jarrad Branthwaite — Defender, Everton
EVEIs Branthwaite worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Branthwaite scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists with 3 clean sheets for Everton in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.5m, Branthwaite has accumulated 31 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Branthwaite has averaged 4.2 points per game (form: 2.0). GW8: @ ARS (difficulty 5/5, 1.1 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 16.7 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Defender · 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 Branthwaite a 94% 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 | CHE (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | HUL (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 5 | IPS (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 8 |
| 4 | TOT (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 6 |
| 3 | MUN (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 2 | BOU (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 4 |
How accurate have our Branthwaite projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Branthwaite actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 2.2 points and the official FPL projection by 2.2 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 6 | 90 | Onside |
| GW2 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 4 | 90 | FPL |
| GW3 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 3 | 90 | FPL |
| GW4 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 6 | 90 | FPL |
| GW5 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 8 | 90 | FPL |
| GW6 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW7 | 2.7 | 4.7 | 1 | 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 defenders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals720.28
- Expected assists360.05
- Expected GI570.33
Defence
- Clean sheets873
Underlying
- Minutes87630
- Starts767
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total90115
Creativity / ICT
- Threat9588
- Creativity4623
- Influence94184
- ICT index8729.4
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Branthwaite start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Branthwaite a 94% 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 Branthwaite worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Branthwaite 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 Branthwaite scored this season in FPL?
Branthwaite has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Everton in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 31 points.
Is Branthwaite fit to play?
Branthwaite is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Branthwaite take set pieces for Everton?
Branthwaite is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Everton in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Branthwaite cost in FPL?
Branthwaite currently costs £5.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 31 total points this season, that is 5.6 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Branthwaite's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 16.7 points for Branthwaite across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.1 points in GW8 away at ARS. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Branthwaite worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.5m, the Onside model projects 16+ points for Branthwaite 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 Branthwaite's FPL fixture run look like?
Branthwaite has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 16.7 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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