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Should I Buy Pickford?

Data-driven buy/hold/sell analysis for FPL 2025/26.

Pickford (Goalkeeper, £5.6m) is the 4th highest-scoring goalkeeper in FPL 2025/26 with 135 points — form is a concern for current owners. Our algorithm rates this transfer as HOLD with 35% confidence.

Pickford
HOLD
Confidence: 35%
EVE Everton · Goalkeeper · £5.6m

Key Metrics

2.0
Current Form
135
Total Points
13.0%
Ownership
3.6
Pts/Game
0
Net Transfers
3.0
Avg FDR (Next 6)

Upcoming Fixtures

GWOpponentVenueFDR

Alternatives

Similar-priced goalkeepers to consider instead.

PlayerClubPriceFormPointsOwned
HermansenHermansen WHUWHU £4.2m 7.0 76 1.0%
KelleherKelleher BREBRE £4.8m 6.0 143 12.0%
LenoLeno FULFUL £5.0m 6.0 122 2.3%
LammensLammens MUNMUN £5.1m 6.0 109 3.6%
José SáJosé Sá WOLWOL £4.2m 6.0 68 1.1%

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Analyst Notes

Season standout: Ranked 4th among all goalkeepers by total points (135). A proven performer who anchors many top-ranked squads.

How We Calculate This

Transfer recommendations factor in form trajectory over the last 5 gameweeks, fixture swing across the next 6 matches (avg FDR: 3.0), price change probability based on net transfer volume (0 this GW), and ownership trends among all managers. The buy score combines current form, points per 90 minutes, fixture difficulty, and transfer momentum into a 0–100 confidence rating. Alternatives are filtered to the same position within ±£1.5m of Pickford's price and ranked by recent form. All data sourced from the official FPL API, refreshed every 3 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy Pickford in FPL?
Our analysis gives Pickford a HOLD rating (35/100). Current form: 2.0, price: £5.6m, ownership: 13.0%.
Will Pickford rise in FPL price?
Pickford has net 0 transfers out, suggesting price could drop.
Who should I get instead of Pickford?
Top alternatives at similar price: Hermansen (£4.2m, form: 7.0), Kelleher (£4.8m, form: 6.0), Leno (£5.0m, form: 6.0).
Is Pickford worth a transfer hit in FPL?
With only a 35% rating, Pickford is unlikely to recover the -4 cost quickly. Save your transfer or look at alternatives.
Is Pickford a good FPL differential?
At 13.0% ownership, Pickford is a moderate differential — not template but not a huge risk either.
What are Pickford's upcoming fixtures?
Pickford's next 6 fixtures have an average difficulty of 3.0 out of 5. A mixed fixture run — timing your transfer carefully matters.
What is Pickford's expected minutes risk?
Pickford has played 3420 minutes this season. He is a regular starter with minimal rotation risk.

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