Ollie Watkins FPL Price 2025/26: £8.7m, 13.0% Owned

Last refreshed 18 Jun 2026 14:16 UTC

FPLai Verdict

Buy/hold

Strong form and a playable fixture run give this profile short-term transfer value.

Next Action

Consider buying or holding if the move fits your squad structure.

No major transfer swing detected in the current gameweek.

Watkins in FPL 2025/26: £8.7m, form 13.0, 167 points, 13.0% ownership, and 2833 minutes played. FPLai's quick verdict is strong buy; captain rating is top-tier captain pick based on current form and points per game.

Watkins FPL key stats

Price — £8.7m
Form — 13.0 across recent gameweeks
Total points — 167 points this season
Ownership — 13.0% of FPL managers
Minutes — 2833 minutes played
Captain rating — top-tier captain pick

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 top-tier captain pick with form 13.0 and 4.5 points per game.

Watkins (Forward, £8.7m) is the 5th highest-scoring forward in FPL 2025/26 with 167 points — a reliable FPL asset.

£8.7m

Price

167

Total Points

13.0

Form

13.0%

Ownership

4.5

Pts/Game

2833

Minutes

Transfer Activity

Transfers In (GW)

-0

Transfers Out (GW)

Performance

Goals

Assists

Clean Sheets

Bonus Points

Yellow Cards

15.40

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 13.0. He has scored 167 total points this season and is selected by 13.0% 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 167 FPL points this season across 2833 minutes played. His form rating is 13.0 and he averages 4.5 points per game.

Is Watkins a good captain in FPL?

Watkins has 13.0 form and an avg fixture difficulty of 3.0. Decent option but fixtures could be better.

Best replacements for Watkins in FPL?

Top alternatives at a similar price: Bowen (£7.8m, form: 12.0), Mateta (£7.6m, form: 6.0), Havertz (£7.3m, form: 4.0).

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.

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