James Tarkowski — Defender, Everton
Onside verdictThe second-highest FPL scorer in the game after five gameweeks. Clean sheets, attacking returns and defensive-contribution points in one.
EVEIs Tarkowski worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
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Season Summary
Tarkowski scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist with 3 clean sheets for Everton in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £6.2m, Tarkowski has accumulated 46 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Tarkowski has averaged 5.6 points per game (form: 1.5). GW8: @ ARS (difficulty 5/5, 0.9 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 16.3 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Defender · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 80.9 xP next gameweek — outside the top 56% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Tarkowski a 100% 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 | CHE (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | HUL (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 5 | IPS (H) | 90' | 0/1 | 14 |
| 4 | TOT (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 8 |
| 3 | MUN (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 2 | BOU (A) | 90' | 1/0 | 12 |
How accurate have our Tarkowski projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Tarkowski actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 4.5 points and the official FPL projection by 4.5 — further out than FPL, on this player.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 6 | 90 | Onside |
| GW2 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 12 | 90 | FPL |
| GW3 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3 | 90 | FPL |
| GW4 | 3.0 | 6.0 | 8 | 90 | FPL |
| GW5 | 5.2 | 7.2 | 14 | 90 | FPL |
| GW6 | 3.9 | 5.8 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW7 | 3.5 | 7.3 | 0 | 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
- Goals821
- Assists811
- Expected goals610.18
- Expected assists470.10
- Expected GI520.28
Defence
- Clean sheets873
Underlying
- Minutes87630
- Starts767
- Bonus pts997
- BPS total99161
Creativity / ICT
- Threat6632
- Creativity6539
- Influence97211
- ICT index8328.2
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Tarkowski start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Tarkowski a 100% 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 Tarkowski worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Tarkowski is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 0.9 projected points. 0.9 xP next gameweek — outside the top 56% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Tarkowski scored this season in FPL?
Tarkowski has scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist for Everton in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 46 points.
Is Tarkowski fit to play?
Tarkowski is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Tarkowski take set pieces for Everton?
Tarkowski is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Everton in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Tarkowski cost in FPL?
Tarkowski currently costs £6.2m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 46 total points this season, that is 7.4 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Tarkowski's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 16.3 points for Tarkowski across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.9 points in GW8 away at ARS. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Tarkowski worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £6.2m, the Onside model projects 16+ points for Tarkowski 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 Tarkowski's FPL fixture run look like?
Tarkowski has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 16.3 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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