EPL Fantasy Rankings

Last updated: Gameweek 7 · October 13, 2026

Kevin Schade’s tumble from rank 4 to rank 26 reflects a shoulder injury that has cut his expected minutes from 90 to 67.1, though his 75% chance of playing keeps him a conditional option.

How to use these rankings

• These EPL fantasy rankings are built on the InfoSport Points model, which rewards tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions more heavily than FPL does—essential adjustments for category-scoring leagues on Sleeper and Fantrax.
• Projected points cover Gameweek 7 only; points per 90 reflects the player’s average over the season to date.
• The table updates after every gameweek and includes status, injury news and fixture difficulty.

Read the full InfoSport Points methodology to understand how defensive and creative output shape your rankings differently from FPL.

EPL Fantasy Rankings: Gameweek 7

InfoSport Points model (see our methodology). Pts/90 blends the last five appearances with the full season; ⚠ = availability flag.

Biggest risers this week

Mohamed Belloumi (Hull City, MID)

Hull’s Croatian midfielder has climbed 34 places to rank 8, powered by a 13.5 points per 90 average and dual-threat output: 3 goals, 2 assists and 16 tackles this season. His 6.9% FPL ownership means category-league managers are still sleeping on a player who combines goal contribution with the kind of defensive grit that drives Sleeper and Fantrax scores.

Joško Gvardiol (Man City, DEF)

The City left-back climbed one place to rank 9, buoyed by his 12.19 points per 90 and assist ranking of 2nd of 60 (tied). Four assists in seven matches gives him a creative edge that most defenders lack, and his 86.8 expected minutes signal confidence from Pep Guardiola.

Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd, MID)

Fernandes rose from rank 5 to rank 4 with a 13.17 points per 90 projection and xA ranking of 5th of 58, reflecting his role as the creative hub in United’s midfield. Three goals and 1.46 expected assists per season average make him a proven source of output for the next three gameweeks.

Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton, DEF)

The Brighton left-back rose one spot to rank 10, combining 12.47 points per 90 with clean-sheet equity: Brighton rank 1st of 60 (tied) for clean sheets. Two goals and 3 assists in seven matches prove he is a genuine attacking threat from defence.

Tarkowski (Everton, DEF)

James Tarkowski climbed from rank 7 to rank 6 on the strength of 12.38 points per 90 and a tackle ranking of 10th of 58 (tied). Fifty-five clearances, blocks and interceptions this season rank him 6th of 58, making him one of the most productive defenders in our model.

Biggest fallers this week

Kevin Schade (Brentford, MID)

At 13.31 points per 90, he remains a high-ceiling play if healthy, but the uncertainty and minute reduction justify the drop.

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle, MID)

Barnes dropped one place to rank 27, a steady decline reflecting Newcastle’s modest output: he averages 9.88 points per 90, the 32nd-worst among midfielders. One goal and 3 assists in seven matches leave him as a supporting cast member rather than a league-winner.

Diego Gómez (Brighton, MID)

Gómez remains at rank 38 despite solid underlying stats—18 tackles rank him 2nd of 58 (tied)—because his lack of goal or assist output (0 goals, 3 assists) limits his ceiling. At 9.4 points per 90, he is a defensive option in a league that prioritizes attacking production.

Underrated by FPL managers

Mohamed Belloumi (Hull City, MID)

At 6.9% FPL ownership, Belloumi is the definition of under the radar. His 13.5 points per 90 ranks 8th of 60, and his season totals (3 goals, 2 assists, 16 tackles, 15 clearances/blocks/interceptions) show a balanced midfielder who contributes at both ends. Hull’s fixtures—Fulham (A), Brentford (H), Ipswich (H)—offer consistency without the elite-team volatility.

Vitaly Janelt (Brentford, MID)

At just 2.5% FPL ownership, Janelt is a defensive midfielder who punches well above his weight in category leagues. His 18 tackles rank 2nd of 58 (tied), and his 33 clearances/blocks/interceptions (15th of 58, tied) make him a force in Sleeper and Fantrax even without goal-scoring pressure. A 11.06 points per 90 projection anchors consistency.

Tarik Muharemović (Leeds, DEF)

At 4.5% FPL ownership, this Leeds left-back is nearly invisible despite a 10.54 points per 90 average built on 63 clearances/blocks/interceptions—2nd of 58 (tied) and the highest volume in the entire dataset. His clean-sheet ranking (31st of 60, tied) reflects Leeds’ defensive struggles, but his tackle and clearance work alone justifies category-league ownership.

Rankings by position

Dive deeper by position: consult our guides to the best goalkeepers, best defenders, best midfielders, and best forwards for deeper positional analysis.

Bottom line

Kevin Schade’s injury drop and Belloumi’s rise to rank 8 signal a week dominated by fitness and defensive volume. For real-time trade and waiver-wire decisions, check the waiver-wire tracker and use start/sit guidance to lock in lineups.

How to use these rankings in your league

Treat the rankings as a tiebreaker, not an order to follow blindly. When two players are close, trust the one with more expected minutes, because playing time is the most reliable source of points in any scoring system.

If your league scores key passes, crosses or shots on target, give creative wingers and attacking full-backs a small boost over their rank here, since our model uses xG and xA as stand-ins for those categories. Check the methodology page to compare our values with your league’s scoring.

Come back after every gameweek: the table updates automatically, and the biggest risers are usually the best waiver and trade targets.