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O'Reilly vs James

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

O'Reilly O'Reilly
MCI MCI · Defender
vs
James James
CHE CHE · Defender
Matchup verdict

O'Reilly has the edge right now

Signal
O'Reilly
James
Form score0-10 current form
O'Reilly2.0/10
James0.3/10
Total pointsseason total
O'Reilly160
James114
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
O'Reilly3.0 FDR
James3.0 FDR
Safer pick
O'Reilly
19.5% owned
Upside pick
James
6.0% owned

For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives O'Reilly the quick edge over James on current form: 2.0 vs 0.3. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.

O'Reilly vs James at a glance

  1. AI quick pick — O'Reilly (MCI) based on current form
  2. Price — O'Reilly: £5.3m; James: £5.6m
  3. Form — O'Reilly: 2.0; James: 0.3
  4. Total points — O'Reilly: 160; James: 114
  5. Ownership — O'Reilly: 19.5%; James: 6.0%
  6. Fixture difficulty — O'Reilly: 3.0 avg FDR; James: 3.0 avg FDR

Quick answers

O'Reilly or James for FPL?

FPLai's quick pick is O'Reilly on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.

Should I transfer James to O'Reilly?

Only if the form and fixture edge fits your budget and transfer plan. Check the verdict section before spending a free transfer or taking a hit.

O'Reilly currently has the edge on form (2 vs 0.3), while O'Reilly leads on total points (160 vs 114). At £5.3m vs £5.6m, O'Reilly is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

O'Reilly Stat James
£5.3m Price £5.6m
160 Total Points 114
2.0 Form 0.3
4.7 Pts/Game 4.1
19.5% Ownership 6.0%
5 Goals 2
4 Assists 6
6.12 xG 1.02
2.67 xA 3.16
164.1 ICT Index 104.7
10 Bonus 11
2643 Minutes 1919
-17,363 Net Transfers 8,910

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
O'ReillyMCIMCI AVL (H) 3.0
JamesCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0

Verdict

O'Reilly gets the edge. While both are strong defender options, O'Reilly currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.

  • Form: O'Reilly is the in-form pick at 2 vs 0.3. Neither is on fire right now.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: O'Reilly returns 30.2 points per £1m vs James's 20.4. O'Reilly is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: O'Reilly has more goal involvements (9 vs 8 G+A). Expected stats also back O'Reilly on xG.
  • Transfer trend: James has stronger transfer momentum (8,910 net vs -17,363). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: O'Reilly is the template pick at 19.5% — safe but offers limited rank gains. James (6%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, O'Reilly or James?
Based on current form, O'Reilly has the edge with a form rating of 2. However, O'Reilly has 160 total points vs James's 114.
Should I pick O'Reilly or James for FPL?
O'Reilly costs £5.3m with 19.5% ownership, while James costs £5.6m with 6.0% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
O'Reilly 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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