Daniel Ballard
DEF Sunderland £5.0m 4.6% owned
Ballard - Key Stats 2026/27
116
Total Points
0.0
Form
£5.0m
Price (0.0)
4.0
Pts/Game
4.6%
Ownership
0.80
Value Rating
Detailed Statistics
| Stat | Value | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | xG | 2.46 |
| Assists | 2 | xA | 0.63 |
| xGI | 3.09 | Bonus | 9 |
| Clean Sheets | 6 | Goals Conceded | 35 |
| Minutes | 2,144 | BPS | 340 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | Red Cards | 1 |
| ICT Index | 121.5 | Threat | 370.0 |
| Influence | 662.8 | Creativity | 181.2 |
Transfer Activity This Gameweek
+0
Transfers In
-0
Transfers Out
Net transfers: 0
Upcoming Fixtures
| GW | Opponent | H/A | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | IPS | Away | 2 |
| GW2 | FUL | Home | 2 |
| GW3 | BRE | Away | 3 |
| GW4 | ARS | Home | 4 |
| GW5 | MCI | Away | 5 |
| GW6 | BHA | Home | 2 |
| GW7 | BOU | Away | 3 |
| GW8 | LEE | Home | 2 |
Average difficulty (next 8): 2.9 - 4 green fixtures
Should You Buy Ballard?
Reasons to Buy
- 4 of next 8 fixtures rated FDR 1-2 (green) - fixture swing incoming
- Strong value at £5.0m - 4.0 PPG makes him one of the better-value DEFs
Reasons to Avoid
- Poor form (0.0) - returns have dried up in recent weeks
Hold/Consider. Ballard 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 Ballard have in 2026/27?
Ballard has scored 116 FPL points in 2026/27, averaging 4.0 points per game across 2144 minutes played.
What is Ballard's FPL price?
Ballard is currently priced at £5.0m in FPL. He started the season at £5.0m, a change of £0.0m.
Should I buy Ballard in FPL?
Ballard has form of 0.0 and 4 favourable fixtures in the next 8 games. With 4.6% ownership and 3.09 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 6 clean sheets in 2026/27, conceding 35 goals.
What is Ballard's xG and xA?
Ballard's expected stats in 2026/27: 2.46 xG, 0.63 xA, and 3.09 xGI. His actual output is 2 goals and 2 assists.
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