Rogers vs Barnes
FPL 2026/27 head-to-head comparison for two midfielder options.
Matchup verdict
Barnes leads the modelled comparison. Barnes is the stronger all-round midfielder pick in the 2026/27 snapshot, based on form, points per game, fixture difficulty, value, and goal involvement. This is a modelled signal, not a guarantee; price, role, and your existing squad can change the decision.
Modelled Scores: 5.5 vs 5.69; the page keeps factual values separate below.
At-a-glance matrix
| Metric | Rogers | Barnes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Factual £7.8m | Factual £6.1m |
| Form | Factual 5 | Factual 5.5 |
| Points per game | Factual 5.8 | Factual 5.6 |
| Total points | Factual 29 | Factual 28 |
| Ownership | Factual 41% | Factual 6% |
| Minutes | Factual 437 | Factual 450 |
| Goal involvements | Factual 4 (G+A) | Factual 4 (G+A) |
Detailed statistics
| Metric | Rogers | Barnes |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Factual 3 | Factual 1 |
| Assists | Factual 1 | Factual 3 |
| Bonus | Factual 2 | Factual 3 |
| ICT index | Factual 43.9 | Factual 28.2 |
| Expected goals | Factual 1.72 | Factual 0.62 |
| Expected assists | Factual 1.23 | Factual 0.48 |
Fixture outlook · next six gameweeks
Rogers · avg FDR 3.0
- GW6 BOU (H) · FDR 3
- GW7 EVE (A) · FDR 3
- GW8 TOT (H) · FDR 2
- GW9 MUN (H) · FDR 4
- GW10 SUN (A) · FDR 3
- GW11 LEE (H) · FDR 3
Barnes · avg FDR 3.0
- GW6 COV (A) · FDR 2
- GW7 AVL (H) · FDR 3
- GW8 CRY (A) · FDR 3
- GW9 EVE (H) · FDR 3
- GW10 FUL (A) · FDR 3
- GW11 ARS (H) · FDR 4
Scenario caveats
Safer route
Prefer the higher-ownership option when protecting rank and when both roles and fixtures are otherwise similar.
Upside route
Prefer the lower-owned option only when its minutes, role, and fixture evidence are strong enough to justify the extra variance.
Factual Player and fixture values come from the source snapshot. Modelled The all-round signal is a comparison aid, not an official FPL statistic.
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