Carl Rushworth — Goalkeeper, Coventry City
Onside verdictA £4.5m keeper who plays every week. Save points in a side that concedes.
COVIs Rushworth worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Rushworth kept 1 clean sheet with 2 bonus points as Coventry City's FPL goalkeeper in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.5m, Rushworth has accumulated 20 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Rushworth has averaged 3.4 points per game (form: 2.0). GW8: vs FUL (difficulty 2/5, 1.6 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 18.4 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Goalkeeper · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Next gameweek prediction
GW 81.6 xP next gameweek — outside the top 33% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Rushworth a 95% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 7 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 | 3 |
| 5 | NFO (A) | 90' | 0/1 | 11 |
| 4 | BHA (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | MCI (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 2 | HUL (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
How accurate have our Rushworth projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Rushworth actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 2.3 points and the official FPL projection by 2.6 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1 | 90 | Onside |
| GW2 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 2 | 90 | FPL |
| GW3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW4 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0 | 90 | FPL |
| GW5 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 11 | 90 | Onside |
| GW6 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW7 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 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 goalkeepers
Percentile rankDefence
- Clean sheets281
Underlying
- Minutes36630
- Starts367
- Bonus pts682
- BPS total3669
Creativity / ICT
- Threat00
- Creativity8010
- Influence44126
- ICT index4413.6
Frequently Asked Questions
Powered by Onside AI engine
Will Rushworth start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Rushworth a 95% 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 Rushworth worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Rushworth is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 1.6 projected points. 1.6 xP next gameweek — outside the top 33% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Rushworth scored this season in FPL?
Rushworth has scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist for Coventry City in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 20 points.
Is Rushworth fit to play?
Rushworth is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Rushworth take set pieces for Coventry City?
Rushworth 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 Rushworth cost in FPL?
Rushworth currently costs £4.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 20 total points this season, that is 4.4 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Rushworth's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 18.4 points for Rushworth across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.6 points in GW8 vs FUL. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Rushworth worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.5m, the Onside model projects 18+ points for Rushworth 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 Rushworth's FPL fixture run look like?
Rushworth has a very favourable run of fixtures over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 18.4 total expected points across this period. This is a good time to hold or buy.
Compare with similar players
Other Coventry City
Same teamOther goalkeepers · similar form
Similar formSame GKP budget
Same priceHead-to-head comparisons
See Rushworth in your squad context.
Captain picks, transfer scenarios, set-piece intel and 6-GW xP against your real lineup — free to connect, no card needed.