Mikkel Damsgaard — Midfielder, Brentford
BREIs Damsgaard worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Damsgaard scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist for Brentford in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.3m, Damsgaard has accumulated 17 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Damsgaard has averaged 2.6 points per game (form: 0.5). GW8: @ HUL (difficulty 2/5, 0.8 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 13.6 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 80.8 xP next gameweek — outside the top 60% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Damsgaard a 47% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 6 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 | LIV (H) | 13' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | AVL (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | CHE (H) | 86' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 4 | BOU (A) | 30' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 3 | SUN (H) | 85' | 0/1 | 8 |
| 2 | LEE (A) | 68' | 0/0 | 3 |
How accurate have our Damsgaard projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Damsgaard actually scored. Across 3 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 3.2 points and the official FPL projection by 2.9 — further out than FPL, on this player.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 1 | 14 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 3 | 68 | FPL |
| GW3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 8 | 85 | FPL |
| GW4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1 | 30 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW5 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 3 | 86 | FPL |
| GW6 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1 | 13 | 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
- Assists681
- Expected goals430.17
- Expected assists800.74
- Expected GI650.91
Underlying
- Minutes56296
- Starts473
- Bonus pts833
- BPS total6377
Creativity / ICT
- Threat5842
- Creativity80120
- Influence5352
- ICT index6721.4
Set-piece role · Brentford
FPL official designation: #3 for direct free-kicks.
FPL official designation: #2 for corners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Damsgaard start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Damsgaard a 47% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 6 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 Damsgaard worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Damsgaard is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 0.8 projected points. 0.8 xP next gameweek — outside the top 60% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Damsgaard scored this season in FPL?
Damsgaard has scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist for Brentford in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 17 points.
Is Damsgaard fit to play?
Damsgaard is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Damsgaard take set pieces for Brentford?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Damsgaard is Brentford's backup free-kick taker and shared corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Damsgaard cost in FPL?
Damsgaard currently costs £5.3m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 17 total points this season, that is 3.2 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Damsgaard's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 13.6 points for Damsgaard across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.8 points in GW8 away at HUL. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Damsgaard worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.3m, the Onside model projects 13+ points for Damsgaard 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 Damsgaard's FPL fixture run look like?
Damsgaard has a tough upcoming schedule over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 13.6 total expected points across this period. Consider this before transferring in.
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