Marcus Rashford — Midfielder, Man Utd

Is Rashford worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Rashford scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Man Utd in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £6.9m, Rashford has accumulated 11 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Rashford has averaged 1.6 points per game (form: 0.5). GW8: vs BOU (difficulty 3/5, 0.7 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 10.1 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 Rashford a 60% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 6 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 70%. 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 | LEE (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | TOT (H) | 1' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 5 | FUL (A) | 76' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 4 | MCI (H) | 82' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 3 | EVE (A) | 69' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 2 | IPS (H) | 79' | 0/0 | 2 |
How accurate have our Rashford projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Rashford actually scored. Across 4 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 0.8 points and the official FPL projection by 1.1 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 1 | 45 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 2 | 79 | Onside |
| GW3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 3 | 69 | Level |
| GW4 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 2 | 82 | Onside |
| GW5 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 2 | 76 | Onside |
| GW6 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1 | 1 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 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 midfielders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals750.78
- Expected assists670.43
- Expected GI731.21
Underlying
- Minutes63352
- Starts554
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total5461
Creativity / ICT
- Threat93157
- Creativity89164
- Influence5354
- ICT index8737.4
Set-piece role · Man Utd
FPL official designation: #3 for direct free-kicks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Rashford start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Rashford a 60% 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 Rashford worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Rashford 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 Rashford scored this season in FPL?
Rashford has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Man Utd in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 11 points.
Is Rashford fit to play? What is their injury status?
Rashford is currently doubtful (75% chance of playing next). Latest update: Hip injury - 75% chance of playing Always check for team news before the FPL deadline.
Does Rashford take set pieces for Man Utd?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Rashford is Man Utd's backup free-kick taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Rashford cost in FPL?
Rashford currently costs £6.9m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 11 total points this season, that is 1.6 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Rashford's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 10.1 points for Rashford across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.7 points in GW8 vs BOU. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Rashford worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £6.9m, the Onside model projects 10+ points for Rashford 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 Rashford's FPL fixture run look like?
Rashford has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 10.1 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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