Chris Richards

Onside gives Richards a 98% chance of starting Gameweek 4, 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.

According to Onside's AI engine, Richards is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW4 with 1.3 projected points. 1.3 xP next gameweek — outside the top 46% of the game, so not an armband candidate.

Richards has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 4 points.

Richards is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.

Richards 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.

Richards currently costs £5.0m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 4 total points this season, that is 0.8 points per million — moderate value for the price.

The Onside model projects 8.0 points for Richards across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.3 points in GW4 vs IPS. Projections refresh after every played match.

At £5.0m, the Onside model projects 8+ points for Richards 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.

Richards has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 8.0 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.