Ollie Watkins FPL Price 2025/26: £8.7m, 13.2% Owned

Last refreshed 24 May 2026 09:09 UTC

FPLai Verdict

Market pressure

Managers are moving away this gameweek, with 25,552 net transfers out.

Next Action

Check price-change risk and only hold if your bench can cover the downside.

-25,552 net transfers this gameweek.

Watkins in FPL 2025/26: £8.7m, form 6.8, 154 points, 13.2% ownership, and 2743 minutes played. FPLai's quick verdict is strong buy; captain rating is differential captain option based on current form and points per game.

Watkins FPL key stats

Price — £8.7m
Form — 6.8 across recent gameweeks
Total points — 154 points this season
Ownership — 13.2% of FPL managers
Minutes — 2743 minutes played
Captain rating — differential captain option

Quick answers

Should I buy Watkins in FPL?

FPLai's quick verdict is strong buy. Check price, form, ownership, fixtures, and your squad structure before making the transfer.

Is Watkins a good captain?

Watkins's current captain rating is differential captain option with form 6.8 and 4.3 points per game.

Watkins (Forward, £8.7m) is the 5th highest-scoring forward in FPL 2025/26 with 154 points and tough fixtures ahead — a reliable FPL asset.

£8.7m

Price

154

Total Points

6.8

Form

13.2%

Ownership

4.3

Pts/Game

2743

Minutes

Transfer Activity

+92,780

Transfers In (GW)

-118,332

Transfers Out (GW)

Performance

Goals

Assists

Clean Sheets

Bonus Points

Yellow Cards

14.16

Upcoming Fixtures

GW	Opponent	Difficulty
GW38	MCI (A)	Very Hard

Data sourced from the official FPL API.

Analyst Notes

Season standout: Ranked 5th among all forwards by total points (154). A proven performer who anchors many top-ranked squads.

Returns magnet: 14 goals this season. Watkins consistently delivers attacking returns that keep the points ticking over.

How We Calculate This

Our AI model analyses Watkins's recent form over the last 5 gameweeks, weighting expected goals (xG: 14.16), expected assists (xA: 1.17), and bonus point probability. Fixture difficulty is scored 1–5 based on opponent defensive strength using the official FPL difficulty rating. Transfer recommendations combine form trajectory, fixture swing over the next 6 gameweeks, price change probability based on net transfer volume, and ownership trends. All data is sourced from the official FPL API and refreshed every 3 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Watkins worth buying in FPL?

Watkins is currently priced at £8.7m with a form rating of 6.8. He has scored 154 total points this season and is selected by 13.2% of managers. His strong form makes him a solid option.

What is Watkins's FPL price?

Watkins's current FPL price is £8.7m. He plays as a forward for Aston Villa.

How many FPL points has Watkins scored?

Watkins has scored 154 FPL points this season across 2743 minutes played. His form rating is 6.8 and he averages 4.3 points per game.

Is Watkins a good captain in FPL?

Watkins has 6.8 form and an avg fixture difficulty of 5.0. Decent option but fixtures could be better.

Best replacements for Watkins in FPL?

Top alternatives at a similar price: Gyökeres (£9.1m, form: 5.0), Bowen (£7.8m, form: 4.0), João Pedro (£7.4m, form: 3.3).

What are Watkins's upcoming FPL fixtures?

Watkins's next fixtures: MCI (A). Average difficulty: 5.0 out of 5.

What is Watkins's ownership percentage in FPL?

Watkins is currently owned by 13.2% of FPL managers. He sits in the mid-range of ownership, making him a solid pick without being a must-have.

How has Watkins's FPL price changed this season?

Watkins started the season at £9.0m and is now priced at £8.7m, a fall of £0.3m. Price has been relatively stable.

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