Remi Matthews — Goalkeeper, Crystal Palace

Is Matthews worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Matthews kept 0 clean sheets with 0 bonus points as Crystal Palace's FPL goalkeeper in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.0m, Matthews has accumulated 0 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Matthews has averaged 0.0 points per game (form: 0.0). GW9: @ TOT (difficulty 3/5, 0.2 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 1.0 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Goalkeeper · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Next gameweek prediction
GW 90.2 xP next gameweek — outside the top 91% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Matthews projects 0.2 — 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 Matthews a 5% chance of starting Gameweek 9.
Based on 1 gameweek of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 64%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | NEW (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 7 | BHA (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | NFO (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | LEE (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | IPS (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | FUL (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
How accurate have our Matthews projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Matthews 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 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 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 goalkeepers
Percentile rankDefence
- Clean sheets00
Underlying
- Minutes00
- Starts00
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total00
Creativity / ICT
- Threat00
- Creativity00
- Influence00
- ICT index00.0
Before the deadline, check these
- FPL injury news →64 ruled out · 25 doubtful · 4 suspended
- FPL price changes tonight →Gabriel leads the risers · Calafiori 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 78.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Matthews start in Gameweek 9?
Onside gives Matthews a 5% chance of starting Gameweek 9, 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 Matthews worth captaining in GW9?
According to Onside's AI engine, Matthews is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW9 with 0.2 projected points. 0.2 xP next gameweek — outside the top 91% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Matthews scored this season in FPL?
Matthews has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 0 points.
Is Matthews fit to play?
Matthews is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Matthews take set pieces for Crystal Palace?
Matthews is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Crystal Palace in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Matthews cost in FPL?
Matthews currently costs £4.0m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27.
What are Matthews's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 1.0 points for Matthews across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.2 points in GW9 away at TOT. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Matthews worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.0m, the Onside model projects 1+ points for Matthews 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 Matthews's FPL fixture run look like?
Matthews has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 1.0 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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