Ethan Pinnock — Defender, Coventry City
COVIs Pinnock worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Pinnock scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists with 1 clean sheet for Coventry City in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.5m, Pinnock has accumulated 17 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Pinnock has averaged 3.2 points per game (form: 1.5). GW8: vs FUL (difficulty 2/5, 1.3 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 15.1 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 41% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Pinnock a 85% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 6 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 62%. 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) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | NEW (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 5 | NFO (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 8 |
| 4 | BHA (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 3 | MCI (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 2 | HUL (H) | 12' | 0/0 | 1 |
How accurate have our Pinnock projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Pinnock actually scored. Across 5 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 3.0 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 1 | 12 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW5 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 8 | 90 | Onside |
| GW6 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW7 | 1.9 | 3.3 | 1 | 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
- Assists00
- Expected goals560.14
- Expected assists380.06
- Expected GI420.20
Defence
- Clean sheets461
Underlying
- Minutes62462
- Starts535
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total3624
Creativity / ICT
- Threat4716
- Creativity265
- Influence75124
- ICT index5514.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Powered by Onside AI engine
Will Pinnock start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Pinnock a 85% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 6 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 Pinnock worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Pinnock is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 1.3 projected points. 1.3 xP next gameweek — outside the top 41% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Pinnock scored this season in FPL?
Pinnock has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Coventry City in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 17 points.
Is Pinnock fit to play?
Pinnock is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Pinnock take set pieces for Coventry City?
Pinnock 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 Pinnock cost in FPL?
Pinnock currently costs £4.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 17 total points this season, that is 3.8 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Pinnock's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 15.1 points for Pinnock across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.3 points in GW8 vs FUL. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Pinnock worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.5m, the Onside model projects 15+ points for Pinnock 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 Pinnock's FPL fixture run look like?
Pinnock has a very favourable run of fixtures over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 15.1 total expected points across this period. This is a good time to hold or buy.
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