
Matt Grimes
- £5.0m
- Price
- 6
- Total pts
- 2.0
- Form
- 0.2%
- Owned
Matt Grimes costs £5.0m in FPL 2026/27, is a midfielder for Coventry City, and the Onside model projects 12+ points across Grimes' next 6 fixtures. Owned by 0.2% of managers. Next fixture GW4: vs BHA — projected 2.0 xP.
Onside verdictDeep-lying playmaker and Coventry's first-choice corner taker. A budget midfield filler with a real set-piece job rather than a bench body.
Is Grimes worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Grimes scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Coventry City in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.0m, Grimes has accumulated 6 total FPL points this season. Over the last 3 gameweeks, Grimes has averaged 2.0 points per game (form: 2.0). GW4: vs BHA (difficulty 2/5, 2.0 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 12.9 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 42.0 xP next gameweek — outside the top 34% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Grimes a 90% chance of starting Gameweek 4.
Based on 3 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 47%. 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 | MCI (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 2 | HUL (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 1 | ARS (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
Season stats vs midfielders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals460.05
- Expected assists400.05
- Expected GI370.10
Underlying
- Minutes91270
- Starts643
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total6336
Creativity / ICT
- Threat342
- Creativity6525
- Influence7128
- ICT index595.4
Set-piece role · Coventry City
FPL official designation: #3 for penalties.
FPL official designation: #1 for corners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Grimes start in Gameweek 4?
Onside gives Grimes a 90% 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 Grimes worth captaining in GW4?
According to Onside's AI engine, Grimes is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW4 with 2.0 projected points. 2.0 xP next gameweek — outside the top 34% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Grimes scored this season in FPL?
Grimes has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Coventry City in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 6 points.
Is Grimes fit to play?
Grimes is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Grimes take set pieces for Coventry City?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Grimes is Coventry City's backup penalty taker and primary corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Grimes cost in FPL?
Grimes currently costs £5.0m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 6 total points this season, that is 1.2 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Grimes's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 12.9 points for Grimes across the next 6 gameweeks including 2.0 points in GW4 vs BHA. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Grimes worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.0m, the Onside model projects 12+ points for Grimes 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 Grimes's FPL fixture run look like?
Grimes has a very favourable run of fixtures over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 12.9 total expected points across this period. This is a good time to hold or buy.
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