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J.Timber vs James

Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.

J.Timber J.Timber
ARS ARS · Defender
vs
James James
CHE CHE · Defender
Matchup verdict

James has the edge right now

Signal
J.Timber
James
Form score0-10 current form
J.Timber0.0/10
James0.3/10
Total pointsseason total
J.Timber149
James114
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
J.Timber3.0 FDR
James3.0 FDR
Safer pick
J.Timber
15.2% owned
Upside pick
James
6.0% owned

James currently has the edge on form (0.3 vs 0), while J.Timber leads on total points (149 vs 114). At £6.0m vs £5.6m, James is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

J.Timber Stat James
£6.0m Price £5.6m
149 Total Points 114
0.0 Form 0.3
5.0 Pts/Game 4.1
15.2% Ownership 6.0%
3 Goals 2
6 Assists 6
4.71 xG 1.02
1.53 xA 3.16
125.7 ICT Index 104.7
9 Bonus 11
2452 Minutes 1919
-43,869 Net Transfers 8,910

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
J.TimberARSARS CRY (A) 3.0
JamesCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0

Verdict

It's a coin flip. Both J.Timber and James are evenly matched across form, output, fixtures, and value. Your decision should come down to the rest of your squad and which transfers you have planned.

  • Form: James is the in-form pick at 0.3 vs 0. Neither is on fire right now.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: J.Timber returns 24.8 points per £1m vs James's 20.4. J.Timber is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: J.Timber has more goal involvements (9 vs 8 G+A). Expected stats also back J.Timber on xG.
  • Transfer trend: James has stronger transfer momentum (8,910 net vs -43,869). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (15.2% vs 6%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, J.Timber or James?
Based on current form, James has the edge with a form rating of 0.3. However, J.Timber has 149 total points vs James's 114.
Should I pick J.Timber or James for FPL?
J.Timber costs £6.0m with 15.2% ownership, while James costs £5.6m with 6.0% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
J.Timber vs James: who has better fixtures?
Check the fixture difficulty comparison below. The player with more green (easy) fixtures in the next 6 gameweeks has a schedule advantage.

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