Chris Richards — Defender, Crystal Palace
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— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Richards scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists with 1 clean sheet for Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.9m, Richards has accumulated 20 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Richards has averaged 3.4 points per game (form: 3.0). GW8: vs NEW (difficulty 3/5, 2.0 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 82.0 xP at 1% ownership — top 26% of the game, and few rivals have him.
Onside gives Richards 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 | BHA (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 6 | NFO (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 4 |
| 5 | LEE (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 8 |
| 4 | IPS (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 3 | FUL (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 2 | MCI (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 0 |
How accurate have our Richards projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Richards actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 1.7 points and the official FPL projection by 2.2 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 0 | 90 | Onside |
| GW3 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 1 | 90 | FPL |
| GW4 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW5 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 8 | 90 | Onside |
| GW6 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 4 | 90 | Onside |
| GW7 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 2 | 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 assists470.10
- Expected GI460.24
Defence
- Clean sheets461
Underlying
- Minutes87630
- Starts767
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total5749
Creativity / ICT
- Threat6430
- Creativity5529
- Influence96189
- ICT index7824.6
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Richards start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Richards 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 Richards worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Richards is a differential captain option (low-ownership) for GW8 with 2.0 projected points. 2.0 xP at 1% ownership — top 26% of the game, and few rivals have him.
How many goals has Richards scored this season in FPL?
Richards has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 20 points.
Is Richards fit to play?
Richards is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Richards take set pieces for Crystal Palace?
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.
How much does Richards cost in FPL?
Richards currently costs £4.9m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 20 total points this season, that is 4.1 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Richards's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 17.2 points for Richards across the next 6 gameweeks including 2.0 points in GW8 vs NEW. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Richards worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.9m, the Onside model projects 17+ 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.
What does Richards's FPL fixture run look like?
Richards 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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