Yoane Wissa — Forward, Newcastle
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— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Wissa scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist for Newcastle in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £6.1m, Wissa has accumulated 18 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Wissa has averaged 1.2 points per game (form: 1.5). GW8: @ CRY (difficulty 3/5, 1.8 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 16.3 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Forward · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 81.8 xP at 14% ownership — top 30% of the game, and few rivals have him.
Onside gives Wissa 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 | AVL (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | COV (A) | 77' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 5 | HUL (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | LEE (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 3 | BOU (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 2 | TOT (A) | 81' | 1/0 | 8 |
How accurate have our Wissa projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Wissa actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 2.7 points and the official FPL projection by 2.2 — further out than FPL, on this player.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 4 | 90 | Onside |
| GW2 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 8 | 81 | FPL |
| GW3 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 1 | 90 | FPL |
| GW4 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW5 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 0 | 90 | FPL |
| GW6 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2 | 77 | FPL |
| GW7 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 1 | 90 | FPL |
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 forwards
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals511
- Assists651
- Expected goals842.97
- Expected assists610.14
- Expected GI823.11
Underlying
- Minutes92608
- Starts807
- Bonus pts672
- BPS total6562
Creativity / ICT
- Threat76154
- Creativity7666
- Influence6769
- ICT index7128.4
Set-piece role · Newcastle
FPL official designation: #2 for penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Wissa start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Wissa 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 Wissa worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Wissa is a differential captain option (low-ownership) for GW8 with 1.8 projected points. 1.8 xP at 14% ownership — top 30% of the game, and few rivals have him.
How many goals has Wissa scored this season in FPL?
Wissa has scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist for Newcastle in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 18 points.
Is Wissa fit to play?
Wissa is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Wissa take set pieces for Newcastle?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Wissa is Newcastle's shared penalty taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Wissa cost in FPL?
Wissa currently costs £6.1m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 18 total points this season, that is 3.0 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Wissa's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 16.3 points for Wissa across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.8 points in GW8 away at CRY. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Wissa worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £6.1m, the Onside model projects 16+ points for Wissa 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 Wissa's FPL fixture run look like?
Wissa has a tough upcoming schedule over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 16.3 total expected points across this period. Consider this before transferring in.
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