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O'Reilly vs Tarkowski

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

O'Reilly O'Reilly
MCI MCI · Defender
vs
Tarkowski Tarkowski
EVE EVE · Defender
Matchup verdict

Tarkowski has the edge right now

Signal
O'Reilly
Tarkowski
Form score0-10 current form
O'Reilly2.0/10
Tarkowski5.2/10
Total pointsseason total
O'Reilly160
Tarkowski167
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
O'Reilly3.0 FDR
Tarkowski3.0 FDR
Safer pick
O'Reilly
19.5% owned
Upside pick
Tarkowski
12.6% owned

Tarkowski currently has the edge on form (5.2 vs 2), while Tarkowski leads on total points (167 vs 160). At £5.3m vs £5.8m, O'Reilly is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

O'Reilly Stat Tarkowski
£5.3m Price £5.8m
160 Total Points 167
2.0 Form 5.2
4.7 Pts/Game 4.6
19.5% Ownership 12.6%
5 Goals 2
4 Assists 3
6.12 xG 2.47
2.67 xA 2.10
164.1 ICT Index 162.5
10 Bonus 12
2643 Minutes 3240
-17,363 Net Transfers -3,666

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
O'ReillyMCIMCI AVL (H) 3.0
TarkowskiEVEEVE TOT (A) 3.0

Verdict

It's a coin flip. Both O'Reilly and Tarkowski 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: Tarkowski is the in-form pick at 5.2 vs 2. Solid recent returns.
  • 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 Tarkowski's 28.8. O'Reilly is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: O'Reilly has more goal involvements (9 vs 5 G+A). Expected stats also back O'Reilly on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Tarkowski has stronger transfer momentum (-3,666 net vs -17,363). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (19.5% vs 12.6%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, O'Reilly or Tarkowski?
Based on current form, Tarkowski has the edge with a form rating of 5.2. However, O'Reilly has 160 total points vs Tarkowski's 167.
Should I pick O'Reilly or Tarkowski for FPL?
O'Reilly costs £5.3m with 19.5% ownership, while Tarkowski costs £5.8m with 12.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
O'Reilly vs Tarkowski: 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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