Joe Willock — Midfielder, Newcastle
Onside verdictTwo goals from midfield at £5.0m and owned by almost nobody — a bench-quality price for a starter’s output.
NEWIs Willock worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Willock scored 2 goals and provided 0 assists for Newcastle in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.0m, Willock has accumulated 24 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Willock has averaged 3.0 points per game (form: 1.0). GW8: @ CRY (difficulty 3/5, 1.0 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 10.8 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 81.0 xP next gameweek — outside the top 50% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Willock a 34% 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 | AVL (H) | 55' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | COV (A) | 58' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 5 | HUL (H) | 86' | 1/0 | 10 |
| 4 | LEE (A) | 32' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 3 | BOU (H) | 62' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 2 | TOT (A) | 70' | 0/0 | 3 |
How accurate have our Willock projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Willock actually scored. Across 3 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 3.5 points and the official FPL projection by 3.2 — further out than FPL, on this player.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 6 | 34 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 3 | 70 | Onside |
| GW3 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 2 | 62 | FPL |
| GW4 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 1 | 32 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW5 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 10 | 86 | FPL |
| GW6 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 1 | 58 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 1 | 55 | 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 midfielders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals872
- Assists00
- Expected goals841.15
- Expected assists640.37
- Expected GI791.52
Underlying
- Minutes68397
- Starts645
- Bonus pts833
- BPS total7087
Creativity / ICT
- Threat85104
- Creativity5860
- Influence7694
- ICT index7425.0
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Willock start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Willock a 34% 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 Willock worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Willock is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 1.0 projected points. 1.0 xP next gameweek — outside the top 50% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Willock scored this season in FPL?
Willock has scored 2 goals and provided 0 assists for Newcastle in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 24 points.
Is Willock fit to play?
Willock is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Willock take set pieces for Newcastle?
Willock is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Newcastle in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Willock cost in FPL?
Willock currently costs £5.0m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 24 total points this season, that is 4.8 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Willock's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 10.8 points for Willock across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.0 points in GW8 away at CRY. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Willock worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.0m, the Onside model projects 10+ points for Willock 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 Willock's FPL fixture run look like?
Willock has a tough upcoming schedule over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 10.8 total expected points across this period. Consider this before transferring in.
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