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NEW Newcastle Midfielder
£6.1mPrice
28Points
6.0%Owned
FPLai Verdict

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GBP 6.1m with 5.5 form, 6.0% ownership, and an average next-fixture difficulty of 2.7.

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Barnes in FPL 2026/27: £6.1m, form 5.5, 28 points, 6.0% ownership, and 450 minutes played. FPLai's quick verdict is hold or monitor; captain rating is differential captain option based on current form and points per game.

Barnes FPL key stats

  1. Price — £6.1m
  2. Form — 5.5 across recent gameweeks
  3. Total points — 28 points this season
  4. Ownership — 6.0% of FPL managers
  5. Minutes — 450 minutes played
  6. Captain rating — differential captain option

Quick answers

Should I buy Barnes in FPL?

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

Is Barnes a good captain?

Barnes's current captain rating is differential captain option with form 5.5 and 5.6 points per game.

Should I buy Barnes?

Barnes (Midfielder, £6.1m) is the 15th highest-scoring midfielder in FPL 2026/27 with 28 points and mixed fixtures ahead — an underowned differential worth considering. Our algorithm rates this transfer as BUY with 75% confidence.

BUY
Confidence: 75% · Midfielder · £6.1m
5.5
Form
+165,498
Net Transfers
3.0
Avg FDR
5.6
Pts/Game
GWOpponentVenueFDR
GW6 Coventry City Away Easy (2)
GW7 Aston Villa Home Medium (3)
GW8 Crystal Palace Away Medium (3)
GW9 Everton Home Medium (3)
GW10 Fulham Away Medium (3)
GW11 Arsenal Home Hard (4)

Alternatives to monitor

Groß (£5.9m, form 15.5)Schade (£6.2m, form 12.0)Belloumi (£5.1m, form 8.5)Buendía (£5.9m, form 7.0)Manzambi (£5.9m, form 7.0)

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 Barnes's price and ranked by recent form.

Season stats

Barnes has accumulated 28 points from 450 minutes across 5 starts this season. At £6.1m, that delivers 4.6 points per million, above the midfielder average of 2.9.

28
Total Points
1
Goals
3
Assists
1
Clean Sheets
3
Bonus
450
Minutes
5
Starts
105
BPS Total

Value and price

£6.0m
Start Price
£6.1m
Current Price
+£0.1m
Price Change
4.6
Pts / £1m

Archive signals

17
Midfielder Avg Points
2.9
Midfielder Avg Pts/£m
+504,693
Net Transfers
28
ICT Index
0.6
xG
0.5
xA
1.1
xGI
96
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: Newcastle.

Barnes (Midfielder, £6.1m) is the 15th highest-scoring midfielder in FPL 2026/27 with 28 points and mixed fixtures ahead — an underowned differential worth considering.

£6.1m
Price
28
Total Points
5.5
Form
6.0%
Ownership
5.6
Pts/Game
450
Minutes

Transfer Activity

+199,227
Transfers In (GW)
-33,729
Transfers Out (GW)

Performance

1
Goals
3
Assists
1
Clean Sheets
3
Bonus Points
0
Yellow Cards
0.62
xG

Upcoming Fixtures

GWOpponentDifficulty
GW6 COVCOV (A) Easy
GW7 AVLAVL (H) Medium
GW8 CRYCRY (A) Medium
GW9 EVEEVE (H) Medium
GW10 FULFUL (A) Medium
GW11 ARSARS (H) Hard

Related

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Data sourced from the official FPL API.

Analyst Notes

Value gem: At just £6.1m, Barnes averages 5.6 points per game — outstanding value that frees up budget elsewhere.

Minutes watch: Only 450 minutes played despite 6.0% ownership. Rotation risk is real — check team news before committing.

Transfer bandwagon: 165,498 net transfers in this gameweek. High demand suggests a likely price rise.

How We Calculate This

Our AI model analyses Barnes's recent form over the last 5 gameweeks, weighting expected goals (xG: 0.62), expected assists (xA: 0.48), 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 Barnes worth buying in FPL?
Barnes is currently priced at £6.1m with a form rating of 5.5. He has scored 28 total points this season and is selected by 6.0% of managers. Consider his upcoming fixtures before investing.
What is Barnes's FPL price?
Barnes's current FPL price is £6.1m. He plays as a midfielder for Newcastle.
How many FPL points has Barnes scored?
Barnes has scored 28 FPL points this season across 450 minutes played. His form rating is 5.5 and he averages 5.6 points per game.
Is Barnes a good captain in FPL?
Barnes has 5.5 form and an avg fixture difficulty of 2.7. Decent option but fixtures could be better.
Best replacements for Barnes in FPL?
Top alternatives at a similar price: Groß (£5.9m, form: 15.5), Schade (£6.2m, form: 12.0), Belloumi (£5.1m, form: 8.5).
What are Barnes's upcoming FPL fixtures?
Barnes's next fixtures: COV (A), AVL (H), CRY (A), EVE (H). Average difficulty: 2.7 out of 5.
What is Barnes's ownership percentage in FPL?
Barnes is currently owned by 6.0% of FPL managers. With under 10% ownership, he qualifies as a differential pick who could provide significant rank gains.
How has Barnes's FPL price changed this season?
Barnes started the season at £6.0m and is now priced at £6.1m, a rise of £0.1m. Price has been relatively stable.
Should I buy Barnes in FPL?
Our analysis gives Barnes a BUY rating (75/100). Current form: 5.5, price: £6.1m, ownership: 6.0%.
Will Barnes rise in FPL price?
Barnes has net 165,498 transfers in this gameweek, suggesting price could rise.
Who should I get instead of Barnes?
Top alternatives at similar price: Groß (£5.9m, form: 15.5), Schade (£6.2m, form: 12.0), Belloumi (£5.1m, form: 8.5).
Is Barnes worth a transfer hit in FPL?
With a 75% buy rating, Barnes could justify a -4 hit if your current player is injured or blanking. His form of 5.5 and upcoming fixtures (avg FDR 3.0) suggest strong short-term returns.
What is Barnes's expected minutes risk?
Barnes has played 450 minutes this season. Minutes are a concern — he may not be a guaranteed starter, which adds risk to buying him.
How many FPL points does Barnes have in 2026/27?
Barnes has 28 total points in the 2026/27 FPL season, with 1 goals, 3 assists, and 3 bonus points from 450 minutes.
Is Barnes good value in FPL?
At £6.1m, Barnes delivers 4.6 points per million, which is above the midfielder average of 2.9. This represents strong value for money.
How much has Barnes's FPL price changed?
Barnes started the season at £6.0m and is now £6.1m — a rise of £0.1m.
What are Barnes's expected stats in FPL 2026/27?
Barnes's expected stats: 0.6 xG, 0.5 xA, 1.1 xGI. ICT Index: 28 (Influence 105, Creativity 81, Threat 96).

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