Chelsea Fantasy Guide 2026/27: Best Picks for Sleeper and Fantrax

Last updated: Gameweek 6 · September 29, 2026

Chelsea fantasy tiers

Chelsea sit seventh in the overall InfoSport rankings through five gameweeks, with three players projected for 7-plus InfoSport Points in gameweek six. Morgan Rogers ranks third in the squad in points per 90 while leading the team in expected minutes, making him the safest Chelsea fantasy pick for managers in Sleeper and Fantrax leagues where defensive volume and chance creation drive scoring.

Best Chelsea fantasy assets

Rogers (Chelsea, MID)

Rogers projects for 12.14 InfoSport Points in gameweek six and has produced 12.51 points per 90 this season, the third-highest rate in the Chelsea squad. He leads the team in expected assists with 1.23 and ranks second in expected goals at 1.72, while his 87.4 expected minutes for gameweek six are the highest on the roster. Rogers has scored three goals and assisted one in five appearances, posting 11.47, 13.94 and 4.67 InfoSport Points in his last three matches.

João Pedro (Chelsea, FWD)

João Pedro delivers 15.54 points per 90, the highest rate in the squad, and leads Chelsea in both expected goals (2.17) and assists (3). His knee injury carries a 75% chance of playing tag, but when fit he offers elite category-league production with three goals and three assists through five gameweeks. His 19.36-point haul in gameweek four demonstrates his ceiling, though his 54 expected minutes for gameweek six reflect the injury concern.

Lacroix (Chelsea, DEF)

Lacroix ranks first among Chelsea players in tackles with 10 and second in clearances, blocks and interceptions with 37, making him a strong defender option in category-scoring leagues. He has produced 8.12 points per 90 and scored 7.07 InfoSport Points in gameweek five across 90 minutes. His 72.8 expected minutes and 6.57 projected points for gameweek six make him a consistent defensive play despite Chelsea’s zero clean sheets through five matches.

Set pieces and penalties

Palmer takes penalties first for Chelsea, with Estêvão second. Reece James leads corners and indirect free kicks, followed by Neto, Henderson, Rogers, Estêvão and Gusto. James also tops the direct free-kick rotation ahead of Palmer, Rogers and Neto.

Defensive value and clean-sheet outlook

Chelsea have conceded 10 goals and kept zero clean sheets through five gameweeks, limiting the fantasy appeal of their defenders in platforms that reward clean sheets heavily. Fofana leads the squad with 40 clearances, blocks and interceptions while adding seven tackles, producing 7.86 points per 90 in our model. Lacroix contributes 37 clearances, blocks and interceptions plus 10 tackles, the most on the team, delivering consistent defensive volume that offsets the lack of clean sheets in category leagues.

Wesley Fofana scored 9.7 InfoSport Points in gameweek three and 9.0 in gameweek five, both matches he played 70-plus minutes. His 40 clearances, blocks and interceptions rank first in the squad, while his seven tackles tie for second among defenders. The defensive category production makes both Fofana and Lacroix viable defender targets even without clean-sheet contributions.

Fixture outlook

Chelsea face Bournemouth at home in gameweek six, Everton away in gameweek seven, and Spurs at home in gameweek eight, according to our fixture difficulty tracker. The home match against Spurs carries a difficulty rating of two, the easiest of the next six fixtures, while the gameweek nine home match against Man Utd (difficulty four) represents the toughest stretch. Chelsea play Sunderland away in gameweek 10 and Leeds at home in gameweek 11, both rated difficulty three.

Players to avoid

Emiliano Martinez has allowed 10 goals in five matches and produced just 4.27 points per 90, the lowest rate among Chelsea regulars. His 18 saves provide some floor, but the lack of clean sheets and Chelsea’s defensive struggles make him a low-floor goalkeeper option. Moises Caicedo carries a 50% chance of playing due to a calf injury and projects for just 0.15 InfoSport Points in gameweek six with 1.3 expected minutes, making him unrosterable in all formats. Reece James scored just 3.03 and 4.34 InfoSport Points in gameweeks three and four before missing gameweek five, producing only 5.04 points per 90, and his 75% chance of playing with a hamstring injury adds further uncertainty.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best Chelsea player for fantasy?

Morgan Rogers ranks as the top Chelsea fantasy option in our model, projecting 12.14 InfoSport Points for gameweek six with 87.4 expected minutes. He delivers 12.51 points per 90, leads the team in expected assists (1.23), and ranks second in expected goals (1.72). His consistent minutes and dual-threat production make him the safest Chelsea pick for midfielder slots in category-scoring leagues.

Who takes penalties for Chelsea?

Cole Palmer takes penalties first for Chelsea, with Estêvão second in the rotation. Palmer has scored two goals this season and carries 10.82 points per 90 in our model, though his 75% chance of playing due to a muscular injury creates uncertainty for gameweek six. His 66.3 expected minutes and 7.97 projected points reflect both his talent and his current fitness concern heading into the Bournemouth fixture.

Are Chelsea defenders good fantasy picks?

Chelsea defenders offer category-league value despite zero clean sheets through five gameweeks. Maxence Lacroix leads the team with 10 tackles and adds 37 clearances, blocks and interceptions, producing 8.12 points per 90. Wesley Fofana contributes 40 clearances, blocks and interceptions, the most in the squad, delivering 7.86 points per 90. Their defensive volume creates a points floor that matters more in Sleeper and Fantrax than in FPL.

Bottom line

Morgan Rogers projects as the safest Chelsea fantasy pick with 87.4 expected minutes and 12.51 points per 90, while João Pedro offers the highest ceiling at 15.54 points per 90 when healthy. Defensive options Lacroix and Fofana provide consistent category production through tackles and clearances, offsetting Chelsea’s lack of clean sheets through five matches.

Chelsea player stats

Season totals. CBI = clearances, blocks and interceptions combined.

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