James Garner
- £6.0m
- Price
- 8
- Total pts
- 2.0
- Form
- 0.2%
- Owned
James Garner costs £6.0m in FPL 2026/27, is a midfielder for Everton, and the Onside model projects 11+ points across Garner's next 6 fixtures. Owned by 0.2% of managers. Next fixture GW5: vs IPS — projected 2.0 xP.
Is Garner worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Garner scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Everton in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £6.0m, Garner has accumulated 8 total FPL points this season. Over the last 4 gameweeks, Garner has averaged 2.0 points per game (form: 2.0). GW5: vs IPS (difficulty 2/5, 2.0 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 11.7 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 52.0 xP next gameweek — outside the top 33% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Garner a 84% chance of starting Gameweek 5.
Based on 4 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 76%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | TOT (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 4 |
| 3 | MUN (H) | 76' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 2 | BOU (A) | 61' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 1 | CRY (H) | 11' | 0/0 | 1 |
How accurate have our Garner projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Garner actually scored. Across 3 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 1.8 points and the official FPL projection by 1.8 — further out than FPL, on this player.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 11 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1 | 61 | FPL |
| GW3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 2 | 76 | FPL |
| GW4 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 4 | 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 midfielders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals340.04
- Expected assists510.13
- Expected GI390.17
Underlying
- Minutes62238
- Starts563
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total7057
Creativity / ICT
- Threat389
- Creativity6549
- Influence6341
- ICT index5610.1
Set-piece role · Everton
FPL official designation: #3 for penalties.
FPL official designation: #1 for direct free-kicks.
FPL official designation: #1 for corners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Garner start in Gameweek 5?
Onside gives Garner a 84% chance of starting Gameweek 5, from 4 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 Garner worth captaining in GW5?
According to Onside's AI engine, Garner is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW5 with 2.0 projected points. 2.0 xP next gameweek — outside the top 33% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Garner scored this season in FPL?
Garner has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Everton in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 8 points.
Is Garner fit to play?
Garner is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Garner take set pieces for Everton?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Garner is Everton's backup penalty taker and primary free-kick taker and primary corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Garner cost in FPL?
Garner currently costs £6.0m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 8 total points this season, that is 1.3 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Garner's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 11.7 points for Garner across the next 6 gameweeks including 2.0 points in GW5 vs IPS. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Garner worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £6.0m, the Onside model projects 11+ points for Garner 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 Garner's FPL fixture run look like?
Garner has a very favourable run of fixtures over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 11.7 total expected points across this period. This is a good time to hold or buy.
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