Jacob Murphy — Midfielder, Newcastle
NEWIs J.Murphy worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
J.Murphy scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist for Newcastle in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.9m, J.Murphy has accumulated 10 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, J.Murphy has averaged 1.6 points per game (form: 2.3). GW9: vs EVE (difficulty 3/5, 2.4 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 11.3 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 92.4 xP next gameweek — outside the top 33% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
J.Murphy projects 2.4 — but FPL points come in lumps
Chances from 3,000 simulated matches for this fixture, calibrated against three seasons of real outcomes, before any captain doubling.
Onside gives J.Murphy a 42% chance of starting Gameweek 9.
Based on 7 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 83%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
J.Murphy scores 6+ in 14 of 100 gameweeks at this projection (14%)
Each square is a gameweek at the engine’s current projection for J.Murphy. Acid squares are the weeks he scores six or more — usually a goal, or an assist or clean sheet with bonus. The grey ones are the blanks nobody puts in the highlight reel.
The shape, not just the number: a high projection with many grey squares is a different bet from the same projection concentrated in acid.
6-GW outlook
Projected xPLast 10 GWs
Points trend| GW | Opp | Min | G/A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | CRY (A) | 70' | 0/1 | 6 |
| 7 | AVL (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | COV (A) | 58' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 5 | HUL (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 4 | LEE (A) | 56' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | BOU (H) | 13' | 0/0 | 1 |
How accurate have our J.Murphy projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what J.Murphy actually scored. Too few graded gameweeks so far to average meaningfully on this player, so no average is claimed — the individual weeks are below, and the site-wide record across every player is on the accuracy page.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 0 | 14 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1 | 8 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1 | 13 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0 | 56 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1 | 90 | FPL |
| GW6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1 | 58 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 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
- Assists651
- Expected goals540.29
- Expected assists800.84
- Expected GI681.13
Underlying
- Minutes53329
- Starts514
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total4551
Creativity / ICT
- Threat4322
- Creativity5963
- Influence3217
- ICT index4410.0
Before the deadline, check these
- FPL injury news →63 ruled out · 26 doubtful · 4 suspended
- FPL price changes tonight →Konsa leads the risers · João Pedro the fallers
- FPL predicted points →Onside xP for every player, graded after the gameweek
- Predicted line-ups →Every club’s likely XI from who actually starts
- FPL statistics →Haaland is the most owned, at 77.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
Powered by Onside AI engine
Will J.Murphy start in Gameweek 9?
Onside gives J.Murphy a 42% chance of starting Gameweek 9, 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 J.Murphy worth captaining in GW9?
According to Onside's AI engine, J.Murphy is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW9 with 2.4 projected points. 2.4 xP next gameweek — outside the top 33% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has J.Murphy scored this season in FPL?
J.Murphy has scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist for Newcastle in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 10 points.
Is J.Murphy fit to play?
J.Murphy is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does J.Murphy take set pieces for Newcastle?
J.Murphy is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Newcastle in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does J.Murphy cost in FPL?
J.Murphy currently costs £5.9m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 10 total points this season, that is 1.7 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are J.Murphy's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 11.3 points for J.Murphy across the next 6 gameweeks including 2.4 points in GW9 vs EVE. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is J.Murphy worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.9m, the Onside model projects 11+ points for J.Murphy 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 J.Murphy's FPL fixture run look like?
J.Murphy has a tough upcoming schedule over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 11.3 total expected points across this period. Consider this before transferring in.
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