Jacob Murphy
- £5.9m
- Price
- 2
- Total pts
- 0.7
- Form
- 0.1%
- Owned
Jacob Murphy costs £5.9m in FPL 2026/27, is a midfielder for Newcastle, and the Onside model projects 4+ points across J.Murphy's next 6 fixtures. Owned by 0.1% of managers. Next fixture GW4: at LEE — projected 0.7 xP.
Is J.Murphy worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
J.Murphy scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Newcastle in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.9m, J.Murphy has accumulated 2 total FPL points this season. Over the last 3 gameweeks, J.Murphy has averaged 0.7 points per game (form: 0.7). GW4: @ LEE (difficulty 3/5, 0.7 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 4.4 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 40.7 xP next gameweek — outside the top 59% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives J.Murphy a 6% chance of starting Gameweek 4.
Based on 3 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 67%. 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 | BOU (H) | 13' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 2 | TOT (A) | 8' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 1 | LIV (H) | 14' | 0/0 | 0 |
Season stats vs midfielders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals00.00
- Expected assists660.20
- Expected GI490.20
Underlying
- Minutes2635
- Starts00
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total217
Creativity / ICT
- Threat454
- Creativity323
- Influence242
- ICT index250.8
Set-piece role · Newcastle
FPL official designation: #2 for corners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will J.Murphy start in Gameweek 4?
Onside gives J.Murphy a 6% 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 J.Murphy worth captaining in GW4?
According to Onside's AI engine, J.Murphy is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW4 with 0.7 projected points. 0.7 xP next gameweek — outside the top 59% 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 0 assists for Newcastle in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 2 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?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, J.Murphy is Newcastle's shared corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does J.Murphy cost in FPL?
J.Murphy currently costs £5.9m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 2 total points this season, that is 0.3 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are J.Murphy's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 4.4 points for J.Murphy across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.7 points in GW4 away at LEE. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is J.Murphy worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.9m, the Onside model projects 4+ 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 mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 4.4 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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