Kjell Scherpen — Goalkeeper, Ipswich Town

Is Scherpen worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Scherpen kept 0 clean sheets with 0 bonus points as Ipswich Town's FPL goalkeeper in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.4m, Scherpen has accumulated 7 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Scherpen has averaged 0.0 points per game (form: 0.0). GW10: vs BOU (difficulty 3/5, 2.0 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 11.8 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Goalkeeper · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Next gameweek prediction
GW 102.0 xP next gameweek — outside the top 45% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Scherpen projects 2.0 — but FPL points come in lumps
Chances from 3,000 simulated matches for this fixture, calibrated against three seasons of real outcomes, before any captain doubling.
Onside gives Scherpen a 60% chance of starting Gameweek 10.
Based on 4 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 67%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | HUL (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8 | NFO (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 7 | MCI (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | FUL (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | EVE (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | CRY (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
How accurate have our Scherpen projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Scherpen actually scored. Across 4 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 0.9 points and the official FPL projection by 0.6 — further out than FPL, on this player.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 2 | 90 | FPL |
| GW2 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW3 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW4 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 1 | 90 | FPL |
| GW5 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW6 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW8 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW9 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 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 goalkeepers
Percentile rankDefence
- Clean sheets00
Underlying
- Minutes12360
- Starts124
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total1240
Creativity / ICT
- Threat00
- Creativity00
- Influence16104
- ICT index1210.3
Before the deadline, check these
- FPL injury news →62 ruled out · 17 doubtful · 7 suspended
- FPL price changes tonight →Manzambi leads the risers · B.Fernandes the fallers
- FPL predicted points →Onside xP for every player, graded after the gameweek
- Predicted line-ups →Every club’s likely XI from who actually starts
- FPL statistics →Haaland is the most owned, at 79.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Powered by Onside AI engine
Will Scherpen start in Gameweek 10?
Onside gives Scherpen a 60% chance of starting Gameweek 10, from 4 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 Scherpen worth captaining in GW10?
According to Onside's AI engine, Scherpen is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW10 with 2.0 projected points. 2.0 xP next gameweek — outside the top 45% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Scherpen scored this season in FPL?
Scherpen has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Ipswich Town in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 7 points.
Is Scherpen fit to play?
Scherpen is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Scherpen take set pieces for Ipswich Town?
Scherpen is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Ipswich Town in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Scherpen cost in FPL?
Scherpen currently costs £4.4m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 7 total points this season, that is 1.6 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Scherpen's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 11.8 points for Scherpen across the next 6 gameweeks including 2.0 points in GW10 vs BOU. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Scherpen worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.4m, the Onside model projects 11+ points for Scherpen 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 Scherpen's FPL fixture run look like?
Scherpen has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 11.8 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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