Jay Dasilva — Defender, Coventry City
Onside verdictCoventry’s only goalscorer so far, at £4.0m. Another nailed bench option.
COVIs Dasilva worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
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Season Summary
Dasilva scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist with 1 clean sheet for Coventry City in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.0m, Dasilva has accumulated 25 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Dasilva has averaged 4.4 points per game (form: 2.5). GW8: vs FUL (difficulty 2/5, 1.5 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 19.0 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Defender · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 81.5 xP next gameweek — outside the top 35% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Dasilva a 95% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 7 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 62%. 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 | TOT (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | NEW (H) | 90' | 0/1 | 5 |
| 5 | NFO (A) | 90' | 1/0 | 15 |
| 4 | BHA (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | MCI (A) | 84' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 2 | HUL (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
How accurate have our Dasilva projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Dasilva actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 3.3 points and the official FPL projection by 3.8 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1 | 90 | FPL |
| GW2 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 2 | 84 | Onside |
| GW4 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0 | 90 | FPL |
| GW5 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 15 | 90 | Onside |
| GW6 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 5 | 90 | Onside |
| GW7 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 0 | 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
- Goals821
- Assists811
- Expected goals830.50
- Expected assists920.59
- Expected GI871.09
Defence
- Clean sheets461
Underlying
- Minutes85624
- Starts767
- Bonus pts893
- BPS total6762
Creativity / ICT
- Threat7037
- Creativity93101
- Influence81147
- ICT index8428.7
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Dasilva start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Dasilva a 95% 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 Dasilva worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Dasilva is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 1.5 projected points. 1.5 xP next gameweek — outside the top 35% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Dasilva scored this season in FPL?
Dasilva has scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist for Coventry City in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 25 points.
Is Dasilva fit to play?
Dasilva is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Dasilva take set pieces for Coventry City?
Dasilva is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Coventry City in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Dasilva cost in FPL?
Dasilva currently costs £4.0m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 25 total points this season, that is 6.3 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Dasilva's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 19.0 points for Dasilva across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.5 points in GW8 vs FUL. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Dasilva worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.0m, the Onside model projects 19+ points for Dasilva 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 Dasilva's FPL fixture run look like?
Dasilva has a very favourable run of fixtures over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 19.0 total expected points across this period. This is a good time to hold or buy.
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