Neco Williams — Defender, Nott'm Forest
Onside verdictThe attacking wing-back in Glasner’s back three, and the most-owned Forest defender.
NFOIs N.Williams worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
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Season Summary
N.Williams scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist with 1 clean sheet for Nott'm Forest in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.0m, N.Williams has accumulated 23 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, N.Williams has averaged 3.0 points per game (form: 2.0). GW8: @ IPS (difficulty 2/5, 1.3 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 17.2 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Defender · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 81.3 xP next gameweek — outside the top 42% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives N.Williams a 99% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 7 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 | ARS (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 6 | CRY (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 5 | COV (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 4 | AVL (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 3 | TOT (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 7 |
| 2 | LIV (A) | 90' | 0/1 | 6 |
How accurate have our N.Williams projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what N.Williams actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 2.4 points and the official FPL projection by 2.5 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 2 | 90 | FPL |
| GW2 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 6 | 90 | FPL |
| GW3 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 7 | 90 | Onside |
| GW4 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW5 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 2 | 90 | FPL |
| GW6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1 | 90 | FPL |
| GW7 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
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
- Assists811
- Expected goals880.66
- Expected assists970.90
- Expected GI951.56
Defence
- Clean sheets461
Underlying
- Minutes87630
- Starts767
- Bonus pts671
- BPS total8296
Creativity / ICT
- Threat7849
- Creativity97164
- Influence74119
- ICT index9433.2
Set-piece role · Nott'm Forest
FPL official designation: #3 for direct free-kicks.
FPL official designation: #2 for corners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will N.Williams start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives N.Williams a 99% chance of starting Gameweek 8, 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 N.Williams worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, N.Williams is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 1.3 projected points. 1.3 xP next gameweek — outside the top 42% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has N.Williams scored this season in FPL?
N.Williams has scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist for Nott'm Forest in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 23 points.
Is N.Williams fit to play?
N.Williams is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does N.Williams take set pieces for Nott'm Forest?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, N.Williams is Nott'm Forest's backup free-kick taker and shared corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does N.Williams cost in FPL?
N.Williams currently costs £5.0m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 23 total points this season, that is 4.6 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are N.Williams's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 17.2 points for N.Williams across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.3 points in GW8 away at IPS. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is N.Williams worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.0m, the Onside model projects 17+ points for N.Williams 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 N.Williams's FPL fixture run look like?
N.Williams has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 17.2 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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