Matty Cash
- £4.5m
- Price
- 7
- Total pts
- 2.3
- Form
- 6.8%
- Owned
Matty Cash costs £4.5m in FPL 2026/27, is a defender for Aston Villa, and the Onside model projects 10+ points across Cash's next 6 fixtures. Owned by 6.8% of managers. Next fixture GW4: vs NFO — projected 1.7 xP.
Onside verdictThe nailed full-back in an Emery back line at £4.5m — the cheapest route into Villa clean sheets.
Is Cash worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Cash scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists with 1 clean sheet for Aston Villa in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.5m, Cash has accumulated 7 total FPL points this season. Over the last 3 gameweeks, Cash has averaged 2.3 points per game (form: 2.3). GW4: vs NFO (difficulty 3/5, 1.7 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 10.2 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Defender · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 41.7 xP next gameweek — outside the top 42% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Cash a 70% chance of starting Gameweek 4.
Based on 3 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 54%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | HUL (A) | 84' | 0/0 | 6 |
| 2 | ARS (H) | 77' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 1 | BHA (A) | 90' | 0/0 | -1 |
How accurate have our Cash projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Cash actually scored. Across 3 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 2.7 points and the official FPL projection by 3.2 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.8 | 1.7 | -1 | 90 | FPL |
| GW2 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2 | 77 | Onside |
| GW3 | 2.0 | -0.5 | 6 | 84 | 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 goals740.15
- Expected assists450.04
- Expected GI570.19
Defence
- Clean sheets581
Underlying
- Minutes63251
- Starts513
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total5123
Creativity / ICT
- Threat5713
- Creativity6019
- Influence4032
- ICT index446.5
Set-piece role · Aston Villa
FPL official designation: #1 for corners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Cash start in Gameweek 4?
Onside gives Cash a 70% chance of starting Gameweek 4, from 3 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 Cash worth captaining in GW4?
According to Onside's AI engine, Cash is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW4 with 1.7 projected points. 1.7 xP next gameweek — outside the top 42% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Cash scored this season in FPL?
Cash has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Aston Villa in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 7 points.
Is Cash fit to play? What is their injury status?
Cash is currently doubtful (75% chance of playing next). Latest update: Muscular injury - 75% chance of playing Always check for team news before the FPL deadline.
Does Cash take set pieces for Aston Villa?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Cash is Aston Villa's primary corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Cash cost in FPL?
Cash currently costs £4.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 7 total points this season, that is 1.6 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Cash's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 10.2 points for Cash across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.7 points in GW4 vs NFO. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Cash worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.5m, the Onside model projects 10+ points for Cash 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 Cash's FPL fixture run look like?
Cash has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 10.2 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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