Who has better FPL fixtures — James or Tarkowski?

James (Chelsea) has an average FDR of 3.2 over the next 5 games, while Tarkowski (Everton) has 3.2. Tarkowski has the easier upcoming run.

James vs Tarkowski — FPL Comparison

Q: Should I pick James or Tarkowski in FPL?

Tarkowski edges it. With more total points, better recent form, better value for money, Tarkowski (142pts, £5.7m) is the stronger pick right now. James does have higher xGI, but the overall data favours Tarkowski for the immediate future.

Defender · Chelsea (£5.6m) vs Everton (£5.7m) · 2025/26

Head-to-Head Stats

James	Stat	Tarkowski
113	Total Points	142
£5.6m	Price	£5.7m
1.3	Form	7.0
4.2	PPG	4.7
2	Goals	1
6	Assists	1
1.02	xG	2.08
3.15	xA	1.32
4.17	xGI	3.40
11	Bonus	9
479	BPS	511
1892	Minutes	2700
7.3%	Ownership	11.5%
103.8	ICT Index	124.4
8	Clean Sheets	11
3.2	Avg FDR (next 5)	3.2

Fixture Comparison (Next 5)

James (CHE)

MCIMUNBHANFOLIV

Avg FDR: 3.2

Tarkowski (EVE)

BRELIVWHUMCICRY

Avg FDR: 3.2

Value Analysis

James

Points per million: 20.2

PPG: 4.2

Price: £5.6m

Season points: 113

Tarkowski

Points per million: 24.9

PPG: 4.7

Price: £5.7m

Season points: 142

Verdict: James or Tarkowski?

Tarkowski edges it. With more total points, better recent form, better value for money, Tarkowski (142pts, £5.7m) is the stronger pick right now. James does have higher xGI, but the overall data favours Tarkowski for the immediate future.

Pick James if: you want higher xGI and have £5.6m available

Pick Tarkowski if: you prioritise more total points, better recent form, better value for money or need to save £-0.1m

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