Issa Diop — Defender, Ipswich Town
IPSIs Diop worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Diop scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists with 0 clean sheets for Ipswich Town in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £3.9m, Diop has accumulated 17 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Diop has averaged 2.6 points per game (form: 2.5). GW8: vs NFO (difficulty 3/5, 1.4 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 14.5 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Defender · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 81.4 xP next gameweek — outside the top 39% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Diop 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 | MCI (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 6 | FUL (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 5 | EVE (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 4 |
| 4 | CRY (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 3 | LIV (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 2 | MUN (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
How accurate have our Diop projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Diop actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 1.1 points and the official FPL projection by 1.2 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 2 | 90 | FPL |
| GW2 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW3 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW4 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1 | 90 | FPL |
| GW5 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 4 | 90 | Onside |
| GW6 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 2 | 90 | FPL |
| GW7 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 3 | 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 goals500.10
- Expected assists590.17
- Expected GI510.27
Defence
- Clean sheets00
Underlying
- Minutes87630
- Starts767
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total6965
Creativity / ICT
- Threat4313
- Creativity5227
- Influence88164
- ICT index7120.3
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Diop start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Diop 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 Diop worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Diop is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 1.4 projected points. 1.4 xP next gameweek — outside the top 39% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Diop scored this season in FPL?
Diop has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Ipswich Town in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 17 points.
Is Diop fit to play?
Diop is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Diop take set pieces for Ipswich Town?
Diop is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Ipswich Town in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Diop cost in FPL?
Diop currently costs £3.9m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 17 total points this season, that is 4.4 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Diop's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 14.5 points for Diop across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.4 points in GW8 vs NFO. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Diop worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £3.9m, the Onside model projects 14+ points for Diop 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 Diop's FPL fixture run look like?
Diop has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 14.5 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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