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

Last updated: Gameweek 6 · October 4, 2026

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Best Newcastle fantasy assets

Lewis Hall (Newcastle, DEF)

Hall is the standout pick across the Newcastle squad, projected for 10.48 InfoSport Points in his next match and ranked 1st overall in the club. He combines elite defensive work—leading the squad with 13 tackles and ranking 3rd with 33 clearances, blocks and interceptions—with rare attacking threat for a fullback, tied for 2nd in assists with one. His 17.81-point haul in Gameweek 5 shows the upside when he contributes in both phases.

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle, MID)

Barnes projects 9.88 InfoSport Points and leads the entire Newcastle squad in assists with three, while ranking 3rd in goals with one. His 18.59-point display in Gameweek 3 demonstrates consistent floor in the model, and his 9.88 points per 90 keeps him in the top 10 of the squad even with consistent 90-minute starts. In category-scoring leagues on Sleeper and Fantrax where assists are rewarded equally to other creative actions, this assist volume is a major edge over FPL.

Yoane Wissa (Newcastle, FWD)

Wissa leads Newcastle with 2.35 expected goals and projects 7.33 InfoSport Points each match, offering the clearest path to attacking returns. At 18.7% FPL ownership, he is widely owned, but his shot volume justifies the roster slot in both formats.

Set pieces and penalties

Osula and Wissa are listed as penalty takers for Newcastle. Hall is the first listed for both corners and indirect free kicks. Direct free-kick takers are Hall (first choice), Schär and Dedić, with Osula as a fourth option. The data does not list a secondary order for any category beyond the first three players shown.

Defensive value and clean-sheet outlook

Newcastle’s defence has conceded nine goals in five matches, ranking 17th in the squad for fewest goals conceded (tied with four others). Hall and Barnes have both earned a clean sheet, tied for 1st in the club. Botman is a floor play: his 54 clearances, blocks and interceptions rank 1st in the squad, and his consistent 90-minute availability makes him reliable for defensive category points even without attacking upside. Thiaw ranks 2nd in clearances with 45, offering a similar profile to Botman but with lower expected minutes and lower fantasy output.

The next six fixtures show mixed difficulty. Newcastle travel to Coventry (difficulty 2) before hosting Aston Villa (difficulty 3) and visiting Crystal Palace (difficulty 3). Everton (H, difficulty 3), Fulham (A, difficulty 3) and Arsenal (H, difficulty 4) follow. Hall’s 10.48 projected points and Botman’s 7.82 suggest the defence can produce points throughout, though the run includes no fixtures below difficulty 2.

Fixture outlook

Newcastle’s next six matches span Gameweeks 6–11: away to Coventry City (difficulty 2), home to Aston Villa (difficulty 3), away to Crystal Palace (difficulty 3), home to Everton (difficulty 3), away to Fulham (difficulty 3) and home to Arsenal (difficulty 4). The Coventry trip offers the softest early test; the Arsenal match is the toughest in this window. Check our fixture difficulty tracker for updates as the season progresses.

Players to avoid

Anthony Elanga is currently injured with an unknown return date and projects zero points. Jacob Ramsey also carries a thigh injury and is unavailable. Amar Dedić is sidelined with injury and projects zero points. None of these three should be rostered in any format until they return to full training.

William Osula is injured with a foot injury and unavailable; avoid him. Nick Woltemade has joined Juventus on loan and is no longer available to Newcastle. Lukáš Horníček projects only 4.8 points and ranks 21st in the squad for points per 90, making him an uncompetitive goalkeeper choice.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best Newcastle player for fantasy?

Lewis Hall projects 10.48 InfoSport Points and ranks 1st overall in the squad. He leads in tackles with 13 and ranks 3rd in clearances, blocks and interceptions with 33, while contributing one assist and one goal. Hall is the most consistent multi-category performer available.

Who takes penalties for Newcastle?

Osula and Wissa are listed as Newcastle’s penalty takers in the set-piece order. Neither has taken a penalty this season, so actual taker priority may shift in match situations. Confirm before a penalty is awarded in a match.

Are Newcastle defenders good fantasy picks?

Hall and Botman offer strong value. Hall projects 10.48 points with 1st-place tackles; Botman projects 7.82 with 1st in clearances, blocks and interceptions. The squad has one clean sheet in five matches, so defensive returns rely on tackle and clearance volume rather than shut-outs in this window.

Bottom line

Hall and Barnes are the clear elite options for Newcastle rosters in category-scoring leagues, combining high-volume attacking or defensive work with consistent minutes. Botman and Wissa offer starter-quality depth, though the remainder of the squad demands scrutiny due to injury absences or limited playing time. Browse our full EPL rankings to compare Newcastle options against peers at each position and identify your league’s biggest mismatches in ownership or projection.

Newcastle player stats

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

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