Sean Longstaff — Midfielder, Leeds

Is Longstaff worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Longstaff scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Leeds in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.8m, Longstaff has accumulated 3 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Longstaff has averaged 0.4 points per game (form: 0.5). GW8: @ SUN (difficulty 3/5, 0.7 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 8.2 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · 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 Longstaff a 4% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 3 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 88%. 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 | MUN (H) | 9' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | ARS (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | CRY (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | NEW (H) | 2' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 3 | BHA (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 2 | BRE (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
How accurate have our Longstaff projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Longstaff 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 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 1 | 8 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1 | 2 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1 | 9 | 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
- Assists00
- Expected goals00.00
- Expected assists00.00
- Expected GI00.00
Underlying
- Minutes1119
- Starts00
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total1510
Creativity / ICT
- Threat00
- Creativity132
- Influence145
- ICT index100.7
Set-piece role · Leeds
FPL official designation: #3 for direct free-kicks.
FPL official designation: #3 for corners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Longstaff start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Longstaff a 4% chance of starting Gameweek 8, 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 Longstaff worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Longstaff 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 Longstaff scored this season in FPL?
Longstaff has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Leeds in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 3 points.
Is Longstaff fit to play?
Longstaff is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Longstaff take set pieces for Leeds?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Longstaff is Leeds's backup free-kick taker and backup corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Longstaff cost in FPL?
Longstaff currently costs £4.8m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 3 total points this season, that is 0.6 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Longstaff's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 8.2 points for Longstaff across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.7 points in GW8 away at SUN. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Longstaff worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.8m, the Onside model projects 8+ points for Longstaff 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 Longstaff's FPL fixture run look like?
Longstaff has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 8.2 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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