Chris Richards
DEF Crystal Palace £4.4m 2.6% owned
Richards - Key Stats 2025/26
128
Total Points
2.0
Form
£4.4m
Price (-0.1)
4.0
Pts/Game
2.6%
Ownership
0.91
Value Rating
Detailed Statistics
| Stat | Value | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | xG | 2.42 |
| Assists | 0 | xA | 1.56 |
| xGI | 3.98 | Bonus | 5 |
| Clean Sheets | 11 | Goals Conceded | 41 |
| Minutes | 2,796 | BPS | 456 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | Red Cards | 0 |
| ICT Index | 107.4 | Threat | 185.0 |
| Influence | 725.8 | Creativity | 159.5 |
Transfer Activity This Gameweek
+193
Transfers In
-763
Transfers Out
Net transfers: -570
Upcoming Fixtures
Average difficulty (next 2): 3.5 - 0 green fixtures
Should You Buy Richards?
Reasons to Buy
- Strong value at £4.4m - 4.0 PPG makes him one of the better-value DEFs
- Underperforming xG (1 goals vs 2.42 xG) - regression to the mean could mean more goals coming
Buy. Richards ticks multiple boxes right now - form, fixtures, and value all align. At 2.6% ownership, there's still differential upside.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FPL points does Richards have in 2025/26?
Richards has scored 128 FPL points in 2025/26, averaging 4.0 points per game across 2796 minutes played.
What is Richards's FPL price?
Richards is currently priced at £4.4m in FPL. He started the season at £4.5m, a change of £-0.1m.
Should I buy Richards in FPL?
Richards has form of 2.0 and 0 favourable fixtures in the next 2 games. With 2.6% ownership and 3.98 xGI, you may want to consider alternatives. Check the full verdict above for detailed analysis.
How many clean sheets does Richards have?
Richards has kept 11 clean sheets in 2025/26, conceding 41 goals.
What is Richards's xG and xA?
Richards's expected stats in 2025/26: 2.42 xG, 1.56 xA, and 3.98 xGI. His actual output is 1 goals and 0 assists.
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