Kaine Kesler-Hayden — Defender, Coventry City

Is Kesler-Hayden worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Kesler-Hayden scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists with 0 clean sheets for Coventry City in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £3.9m, Kesler-Hayden has accumulated 1 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Kesler-Hayden has averaged 0.2 points per game (form: 0.5). GW8: vs FUL (difficulty 2/5, 0.7 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 8.6 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Defender · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 80.7 xP next gameweek — outside the top 70% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Kesler-Hayden a 17% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 1 gameweek of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 42%. 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 | TOT (A) | 3' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | NEW (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | NFO (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | BHA (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | MCI (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 2 | HUL (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
How accurate have our Kesler-Hayden projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Kesler-Hayden 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 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 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 defenders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals00.00
- Expected assists00.00
- Expected GI00.00
Defence
- Clean sheets00
Underlying
- Minutes43
- Starts00
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total72
Creativity / ICT
- Threat00
- Creativity91
- Influence42
- ICT index40.3
Before the deadline, check these
- FPL injury news →64 ruled out · 29 doubtful · 5 suspended
- FPL price changes tonight →Neto leads the risers · Semenyo 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 77.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Kesler-Hayden start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Kesler-Hayden a 17% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 1 gameweek 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 Kesler-Hayden worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Kesler-Hayden is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 0.7 projected points. 0.7 xP next gameweek — outside the top 70% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Kesler-Hayden scored this season in FPL?
Kesler-Hayden has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Coventry City in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 1 points.
Is Kesler-Hayden fit to play?
Kesler-Hayden is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Kesler-Hayden take set pieces for Coventry City?
Kesler-Hayden is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Coventry City in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Kesler-Hayden cost in FPL?
Kesler-Hayden currently costs £3.9m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 1 total points this season, that is 0.3 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Kesler-Hayden's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 8.6 points for Kesler-Hayden across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.7 points in GW8 vs FUL. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Kesler-Hayden worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £3.9m, the Onside model projects 8+ points for Kesler-Hayden 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 Kesler-Hayden's FPL fixture run look like?
Kesler-Hayden has a very favourable run of fixtures over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 8.6 total expected points across this period. This is a good time to hold or buy.
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