Chris Richards
DEF Crystal Palace £5.0m 0.8% owned
Richards - Key Stats 2026/27
128
Total Points
0.0
Form
£5.0m
Price (0.0)
3.9
Pts/Game
0.8%
Ownership
0.78
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 | 42 |
| Minutes | 2,825 | BPS | 453 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | Red Cards | 0 |
| ICT Index | 107.6 | Threat | 185.0 |
| Influence | 727.2 | Creativity | 159.6 |
Transfer Activity This Gameweek
+0
Transfers In
-0
Transfers Out
Net transfers: 0
Upcoming Fixtures
| GW | Opponent | H/A | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | EVE | Away | 3 |
| GW2 | MCI | Home | 4 |
| GW3 | FUL | Away | 3 |
| GW4 | IPS | Home | 2 |
| GW5 | LEE | Away | 3 |
| GW6 | NFO | Home | 3 |
| GW7 | BHA | Away | 3 |
| GW8 | NEW | Home | 2 |
Average difficulty (next 8): 2.9 - 2 green fixtures
Should You Buy Richards?
Reasons to Buy
- Strong value at £5.0m - 3.9 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
Reasons to Avoid
- Poor form (0.0) - returns have dried up in recent weeks
Hold/Consider. Richards has a balanced profile. If you already own, hold. If buying, there are valid reasons to bring him in right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FPL points does Richards have in 2026/27?
Richards has scored 128 FPL points in 2026/27, averaging 3.9 points per game across 2825 minutes played.
What is Richards's FPL price?
Richards is currently priced at £5.0m in FPL. He started the season at £5.0m, a change of £0.0m.
Should I buy Richards in FPL?
Richards has form of 0.0 and 2 favourable fixtures in the next 8 games. With 0.8% 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 2026/27, conceding 42 goals.
What is Richards's xG and xA?
Richards's expected stats in 2026/27: 2.42 xG, 1.56 xA, and 3.98 xGI. His actual output is 1 goals and 0 assists.
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