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Watkins

OllieWatkins

AVL Aston Villa Forward
£8.7mPrice
167Points
13.0%Owned
FPLai Verdict

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GBP 8.7m with 0.0 form, 13.0% ownership, and an average next-fixture difficulty of 3.0.

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Watkins in FPL 2025/26: £8.7m, form 0.0, 167 points, 13.0% ownership, and 2833 minutes played. FPLai's quick verdict is avoid unless fixtures improve; captain rating is not recommended for captaincy based on current form and points per game.

Watkins FPL key stats

  1. Price — £8.7m
  2. Form — 0.0 across recent gameweeks
  3. Total points — 167 points this season
  4. Ownership — 13.0% of FPL managers
  5. Minutes — 2833 minutes played
  6. Captain rating — not recommended for captaincy

Quick answers

Should I buy Watkins in FPL?

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

Is Watkins a good captain?

Watkins's current captain rating is not recommended for captaincy with form 0.0 and 4.5 points per game.

Should I buy Watkins?

Watkins (Forward, £8.7m) is the 5th highest-scoring forward in FPL 2025/26 with 167 points — form is a concern for current owners. Our algorithm rates this transfer as SELL with 30% confidence.

SELL
Confidence: 30% · Forward · £8.7m
0.0
Form
0
Net Transfers
3.0
Avg FDR
4.5
Pts/Game

Alternatives to monitor

João Pedro (£7.4m, form 0.0)Thiago (£7.2m, form 0.0)Bowen (£7.8m, form 0.0)Gyökeres (£9.1m, form 0.0)Ekitiké (£9.0m, form 0.0)

Transfer recommendations factor in form trajectory, fixture swing across the next 6 matches, price change probability from net transfer volume, ownership trends, and expected minutes. Alternatives are filtered to the same position within ±£1.5m of Watkins's price and ranked by recent form.

Season stats

Watkins has accumulated 167 points from 2833 minutes across 33 starts this season. At £8.7m, that delivers 19.2 points per million, above the forward average of 12.6.

167
Total Points
16
Goals
4
Assists
9
Clean Sheets
26
Bonus
2833
Minutes
33
Starts
623
BPS Total

Value and price

£9.0m
Start Price
£8.7m
Current Price
£-0.3m
Price Change
19.2
Pts / £1m

Archive signals

81
Forward Avg Points
12.6
Forward Avg Pts/£m
-1,392,994
Net Transfers
225
ICT Index
15.4
xG
1.2
xA
16.6
xGI
1206
Threat

Season totals are sourced from the FPL bootstrap-static API. Expected stats come from Premier League Opta feeds, ICT Index measures Influence, Creativity and Threat, and price changes reflect market movement since the start of the season. Team context: Aston Villa.

Watkins (Forward, £8.7m) is the 5th highest-scoring forward in FPL 2025/26 with 167 points — form is a concern for current owners.

£8.7m
Price
167
Total Points
0.0
Form
13.0%
Ownership
4.5
Pts/Game
2833
Minutes

Transfer Activity

+0
Transfers In (GW)
-0
Transfers Out (GW)

Performance

16
Goals
4
Assists
9
Clean Sheets
26
Bonus Points
4
Yellow Cards
15.40
xG

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Data sourced from the official FPL API.

Analyst Notes

Season standout: Ranked 5th among all forwards by total points (167). A proven performer who anchors many top-ranked squads.

Returns magnet: 16 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: 15.40), expected assists (xA: 1.18), 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 0.0. He has scored 167 total points this season and is selected by 13.0% of managers. Consider his upcoming fixtures before investing.
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 167 FPL points this season across 2833 minutes played. His form rating is 0.0 and he averages 4.5 points per game.
Is Watkins a good captain in FPL?
Watkins has 0.0 form and an avg fixture difficulty of 3.0. Consider higher-form alternatives as captain.
Best replacements for Watkins in FPL?
Top alternatives at a similar price: João Pedro (£7.4m, form: 0.0), Thiago (£7.2m, form: 0.0), Bowen (£7.8m, form: 0.0).
What are Watkins's upcoming FPL fixtures?
Fixture data not yet available.
What is Watkins's ownership percentage in FPL?
Watkins is currently owned by 13.0% 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.
Should I buy Watkins in FPL?
Our analysis gives Watkins a SELL rating (30/100). Current form: 0.0, price: £8.7m, ownership: 13.0%.
Will Watkins rise in FPL price?
Watkins has net 0 transfers out, suggesting price could drop.
Who should I get instead of Watkins?
Top alternatives at similar price: João Pedro (£7.4m, form: 0.0), Thiago (£7.2m, form: 0.0), Bowen (£7.8m, form: 0.0).
Is Watkins worth a transfer hit in FPL?
With only a 30% rating, Watkins is unlikely to recover the -4 cost quickly. Save your transfer or look at alternatives.
What is Watkins's expected minutes risk?
Watkins has played 2833 minutes this season. He is a regular starter with minimal rotation risk.
How many FPL points does Watkins have in 2025/26?
Watkins has 167 total points in the 2025/26 FPL season, with 16 goals, 4 assists, and 26 bonus points from 2833 minutes.
Is Watkins good value in FPL?
At £8.7m, Watkins delivers 19.2 points per million, which is above the forward average of 12.6. This represents strong value for money.
How much has Watkins's FPL price changed?
Watkins started the season at £9.0m and is now £8.7m — a fall of £0.3m.
What are Watkins's expected stats in FPL 2025/26?
Watkins's expected stats: 15.4 xG, 1.2 xA, 16.6 xGI. ICT Index: 225 (Influence 720, Creativity 331, Threat 1206).

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