Reece James
DEF Chelsea £5.6m 7.3% owned Doubtful — Hamstring injury - 50% chance of playing
James — Key Stats 2025/26
113
Total Points
1.3
Form
£5.6m
Price (+0.1)
4.2
Pts/Game
7.3%
Ownership
0.75
Value Rating
Detailed Statistics
| Stat | Value | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | xG | 1.02 |
| Assists | 6 | xA | 3.15 |
| xGI | 4.17 | Bonus | 11 |
| Clean Sheets | 8 | Goals Conceded | 20 |
| Minutes | 1,892 | BPS | 479 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | Red Cards | 0 |
| ICT Index | 103.8 | Threat | 109.0 |
| Influence | 446.4 | Creativity | 480.8 |
Transfer Activity This Gameweek
+266
Transfers In
-52,737
Transfers Out
Net transfers: -52,471
Upcoming Fixtures
| GW | Opponent | H/A | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| GW32 | MCI | Home | 4 |
| GW33 | MUN | Home | 3 |
| GW34 | BHA | Away | 3 |
| GW35 | NFO | Home | 2 |
| GW36 | LIV | Away | 4 |
| GW37 | TOT | Home | 3 |
| GW38 | SUN | Away | 4 |
Average difficulty (next 7): 3.3 — 1 green fixtures
Should You Buy James?
Reasons to Buy
- Strong value at £5.6m — 4.2 PPG makes him one of the better-value DEFs
Reasons to Avoid
- Poor form (1.3) — returns have dried up in recent weeks
- 3 of next 7 fixtures rated FDR 4-5 — tough run of games ahead
- Overperforming xG (2 goals vs 1.02 xG) — returns may be unsustainable
- Flagged as doubtful (Hamstring injury - 50% chance of playing) — monitor press conferences
Avoid for now. James faces headwinds — multiple concerns suggest better options exist at the DEF position in this price range.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FPL points does James have in 2025/26?
James has scored 113 FPL points in 2025/26, averaging 4.2 points per game across 1892 minutes played.
What is James's FPL price?
James is currently priced at £5.6m in FPL. He started the season at £5.5m, a change of £0.1m.
Should I buy James in FPL?
James has form of 1.3 and 1 favourable fixtures in the next 7 games. With 7.3% ownership and 4.17 xGI, you may want to consider alternatives. Check the full verdict above for detailed analysis.
How many clean sheets does James have?
James has kept 8 clean sheets in 2025/26, conceding 20 goals.
What is James's xG and xA?
James's expected stats in 2025/26: 1.02 xG, 3.15 xA, and 4.17 xGI. His actual output is 2 goals and 6 assists.
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