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Raya vs Darlow

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

Raya Raya
ARS ARS · Goalkeeper
vs
Darlow Darlow
LEE LEE · Goalkeeper
Matchup verdict

Raya has the edge right now

Signal
Raya
Darlow
Form score0-10 current form
Raya7.8/10
Darlow5.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Raya162
Darlow69
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Raya3.0 FDR
Darlow3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Raya
36.5% owned
Upside pick
Darlow
6.9% owned

Raya currently has the edge on form (7.8 vs 5), while Raya leads on total points (162 vs 69). At £6.2m vs £4.0m, Darlow is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Raya Stat Darlow
£6.2m Price £4.0m
162 Total Points 69
7.8 Form 5.0
4.4 Pts/Game 3.3
36.5% Ownership 6.9%
0 Goals 0
0 Assists 0
0.00 xG 0.00
0.07 xA 0.05
57.5 ICT Index 49.4
11 Bonus 3
3330 Minutes 1890
23,902 Net Transfers 16,035

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
RayaARSARS CRY (A) 3.0
DarlowLEELEE WHU (A) 3.0

Verdict

Raya gets the edge. While both are strong goalkeeper options, Raya currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.

  • Form: Raya is the in-form pick at 7.8 vs 5. That's elite-level recent output.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Raya returns 26.1 points per £1m vs Darlow's 17.3. Raya is the better value pick, and the £2.2m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Level on goal involvements (0 G+A each).
  • Transfer trend: Raya has stronger transfer momentum (+23,902 net vs 16,035). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Raya is the template pick at 36.5% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Darlow (6.9%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Raya or Darlow?
Based on current form, Raya has the edge with a form rating of 7.8. However, Raya has 162 total points vs Darlow's 69.
Should I pick Raya or Darlow for FPL?
Raya costs £6.2m with 36.5% ownership, while Darlow costs £4.0m with 6.9% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Raya vs Darlow: 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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