James Trafford — Goalkeeper, Leeds
Onside verdictBehind a defence that has conceded three in five. A £5.0m keeper who starts.
LEEIs Trafford worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Trafford kept 2 clean sheets with 5 bonus points as Leeds's FPL goalkeeper in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.0m, Trafford has accumulated 32 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Trafford has averaged 4.0 points per game (form: 2.0). GW8: @ SUN (difficulty 3/5, 1.6 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 20.1 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 Trafford a 94% 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 | MUN (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 6 | ARS (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 5 | CRY (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 10 |
| 4 | NEW (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 3 | BHA (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 2 | BRE (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
How accurate have our Trafford projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Trafford actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 2.4 points and the official FPL projection by 2.9 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 9 | 90 | FPL |
| GW2 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3 | 90 | FPL |
| GW3 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW4 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW5 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 10 | 90 | FPL |
| GW6 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW7 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 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 goalkeepers
Percentile rankDefence
- Clean sheets562
Underlying
- Minutes36630
- Starts367
- Bonus pts805
- BPS total84145
Creativity / ICT
- Threat00
- Creativity00
- Influence88199
- ICT index8819.9
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Trafford start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Trafford a 94% 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 Trafford worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Trafford 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 Trafford scored this season in FPL?
Trafford has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Leeds in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 32 points.
Is Trafford fit to play?
Trafford is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Trafford take set pieces for Leeds?
Trafford is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Leeds in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Trafford cost in FPL?
Trafford currently costs £5.0m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 32 total points this season, that is 6.4 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Trafford's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 20.1 points for Trafford across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.6 points in GW8 away at SUN. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Trafford worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.0m, the Onside model projects 20+ points for Trafford 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 Trafford's FPL fixture run look like?
Trafford has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 20.1 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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