Daniel Ballard
DEF Sunderland £4.9m 2.5% owned Doubtful - Hamstring injury - 75% chance of playing
Ballard - Key Stats 2026/27
14
Total Points
2.0
Form
£4.9m
Price (-0.1)
2.8
Pts/Game
2.5%
Ownership
0.57
Value Rating
Detailed Statistics
| Stat | Value | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | xG | 0.31 |
| Assists | 0 | xA | 0.16 |
| xGI | 0.47 | Bonus | 0 |
| Clean Sheets | 1 | Goals Conceded | 10 |
| Minutes | 450 | BPS | 31 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | Red Cards | 0 |
| ICT Index | 16.3 | Threat | 35.0 |
| Influence | 104.2 | Creativity | 23.8 |
Transfer Activity This Gameweek
+3,585
Transfers In
-16,419
Transfers Out
Net transfers: -12,834
Upcoming Fixtures
| GW | Opponent | H/A | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| GW6 | BHA | Home | 3 |
| GW7 | BOU | Away | 3 |
| GW8 | LEE | Home | 3 |
| GW9 | COV | Away | 2 |
| GW10 | CHE | Home | 4 |
| GW11 | AVL | Away | 3 |
| GW12 | TOT | Home | 2 |
| GW13 | LIV | Away | 4 |
Average difficulty (next 8): 3.0 - 2 green fixtures
Should You Buy Ballard?
Reasons to Avoid
- Flagged as doubtful (Hamstring injury - 75% chance of playing) - monitor press conferences
Avoid for now. Ballard faces headwinds - a key concern suggest better options exist at the DEF position in this price range.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FPL points does Ballard have in 2026/27?
Ballard has scored 14 FPL points in 2026/27, averaging 2.8 points per game across 450 minutes played.
What is Ballard's FPL price?
Ballard is currently priced at £4.9m in FPL. He started the season at £5.0m, a change of £-0.1m.
Should I buy Ballard in FPL?
Ballard has form of 2.0 and 2 favourable fixtures in the next 8 games. With 2.5% ownership and 0.47 xGI, you may want to consider alternatives. Check the full verdict above for detailed analysis.
How many clean sheets does Ballard have?
Ballard has kept 1 clean sheets in 2026/27, conceding 10 goals.
What is Ballard's xG and xA?
Ballard's expected stats in 2026/27: 0.31 xG, 0.16 xA, and 0.47 xGI. His actual output is 0 goals and 0 assists.
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