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

Last updated: Gameweek 6 · October 6, 2026

Everton fantasy tiers

Best Everton fantasy assets

Tarkowski (Everton, DEF)

Tarkowski is the most reliable player at Everton for category-scoring leagues. He is projected for 12.38 InfoSport Points next gameweek and ranks 1st of 18 in our model, with 11 tackles and 40 clearances, blocks and interceptions this season. His last three gameweeks returned 7.13, 10.05 and 17.09 points, showing consistent high-volume defensive work that FPL ownership of 16.8% undervalues.

Barry (Everton, FWD)

Barry has 3.5 expected goals (1st of 17 in our model) and is projected for 10.01 points next gameweek. He scored 2 goals in the first five gameweeks and pulled 15.13 InfoSport Points in gameweek 5 alone. His xG dominance and first-choice penalty duty make him a forward asset worth owning in Sleeper and Fantrax despite 8.3% FPL ownership.

Branthwaite (Everton, DEF)

Branthwaite leads all Everton defenders with 49 clearances, blocks and interceptions, ranking 1st of 17 defenders in this metric. He is projected for 9.66 points next gameweek and has posted 6.82, 10.5 and 13 InfoSport Points in his last three matches. At only 2.4% FPL ownership, he offers defensive value that category-scoring managers should target.

Set pieces and penalties

Penalties: Barry is the first-choice penalty taker, with Garner as backup.

Corners and indirect free kicks: Garner is the primary taker, followed by Dewsbury-Hall and Hackney.

Direct free kicks: Garner takes direct free kicks.

Defensive value and clean-sheet outlook

Everton’s defense is sharing clean sheets evenly: Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Pickford, Mykolenko, Dewsbury-Hall and Armstrong are all tied with 3 clean sheets in five gameweeks. Pickford has 15 saves and ranks 1st of 18 in clean sheets, securing fixture value against lower-ranked sides.

Everton have conceded 3 goals in 5 games, ranking 11th of 18 (tied with 7 others). The back line is solid but not elite; fantasy value comes from tackle and clearance volume rather than shutout frequency. Tarkowski’s 11 tackles rank 2nd of 17 on the squad, and Mykolenko leads with 14 tackles, though his injury status (75% chance of playing, 67.5 expected minutes) limits his reliability.

Fixture outlook

Everton face Hull City away in gameweek 6 (difficulty 2), then Chelsea home in gameweek 7 (difficulty 4), followed by Arsenal away in gameweek 8 (difficulty 5). After that comes Newcastle away (difficulty 3), Coventry City home (difficulty 2) and Brentford away (difficulty 3). The next two weeks are challenging; hold defensive assets for Hull and Coventry, then reassess against Chelsea and Arsenal. Use fixture difficulty ratings to time start/sit decisions.

Players to avoid

Mykolenko: Doubtful status with 75% chance of playing and only 67.5 expected minutes makes him a risky play. Avoid unless you have full confirmation of his availability.

Grealish: Only 27 expected minutes and 2.83 projected points signal a bench role. FPL ownership is 0.5%, a sign of limited fantasy appeal.

George: Unreliable minutes (61.8 expected) and recent volatility (13.01 points in gameweek 3, then 4.45 and 1.17) make him too unpredictable for category-scoring leagues.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best Everton player for fantasy?

Tarkowski leads the squad with 12.38 projected InfoSport Points and ranks 1st of 18 overall. His 11 tackles and 40 clearances, blocks and interceptions this season supply elite defensive output. Barry follows at 10.01 projected points, backed by 3.5 xG and penalty duty.

Who takes penalties for Everton?

Barry is the first-choice penalty taker. Garner is listed as backup. Barry’s 3.5 expected goals make his penalty duty a significant scoring advantage in category-scoring formats.

Are Everton defenders good fantasy picks?

Yes, but only Tarkowski and Branthwaite are worth drafting. Pickford is a safe goalkeeper pick with 3 clean sheets and 15 saves. Best defenders across the league offer higher baselines, but Everton’s top two defenders suit Sleeper and Fantrax rosters.

Bottom line

Tarkowski is an Elite pick for category-scoring leagues; his 12.38 projected points and 1st-place rank in our model justify a draft spot. Barry and Branthwaite follow as Starters, giving you three Everton assets worth owning in Sleeper and Fantrax before the Chelsea and Arsenal stretch arrives.

Everton player stats

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

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