Chris Richards
DEF Crystal Palace £4.4m 2.5% owned
Richards — Key Stats 2025/26
114
Total Points
7.0
Form
£4.4m
Price (-0.1)
4.4
Pts/Game
2.5%
Ownership
1.00
Value Rating
Detailed Statistics
| Stat | Value | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | xG | 1.14 |
| Assists | 0 | xA | 1.43 |
| xGI | 2.57 | Bonus | 5 |
| Clean Sheets | 10 | Goals Conceded | 31 |
| Minutes | 2,332 | BPS | 415 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | Red Cards | 0 |
| ICT Index | 92.5 | Threat | 140.0 |
| Influence | 633.0 | Creativity | 149.2 |
Transfer Activity This Gameweek
+11,182
Transfers In
-2,722
Transfers Out
Net transfers: +8,460
Upcoming Fixtures
| GW | Opponent | H/A | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWnull | MCI | Away | 5 |
| GW32 | NEW | Home | 3 |
| GW33 | WHU | Home | 2 |
| GW34 | LIV | Away | 4 |
| GW35 | BOU | Away | 3 |
| GW36 | EVE | Home | 3 |
| GW37 | BRE | Away | 4 |
| GW38 | ARS | Home | 4 |
Average difficulty (next 8): 3.5 — 1 green fixtures
Should You Buy Richards?
Reasons to Buy
- Excellent form (7.0) — averaging well above his season PPG of 4.4
- Strong value at £4.4m — 4.4 PPG makes him one of the better-value DEFs
- Low ownership (2.5%) with good form — differential potential
Reasons to Avoid
- 4 of next 8 fixtures rated FDR 4-5 — tough run of games ahead
Buy. Richards ticks multiple boxes right now — form, fixtures, and value all align. At 2.5% 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 114 FPL points in 2025/26, averaging 4.4 points per game across 2332 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 7.0 and 1 favourable fixtures in the next 8 games. With 2.5% ownership and 2.57 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 10 clean sheets in 2025/26, conceding 31 goals.
What is Richards's xG and xA?
Richards's expected stats in 2025/26: 1.14 xG, 1.43 xA, and 2.57 xGI. His actual output is 1 goals and 0 assists.
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