How to Stream Goalkeepers in EPL Fantasy

Last updated: Gameweek 7 · October 14, 2026

How to stream goalkeepers in EPL fantasy

Streaming goalkeepers means rotating them week to week based on fixture difficulty rather than holding one for a full season. In category-scoring leagues like Sleeper and Fantrax, where defensive volume matters more than in FPL, this approach works because saves and clean sheets reward shot-stopping and team organisation equally. Our InfoSport Points model rates Konstantinos Tzolakis at 8.4 projected points for Gameweek 6—higher than any other goalkeeper in the top 20—yet he owns just 12.9% of FPL rosters, meaning streaming opens access to undervalued options.

How goalkeepers score in our model

Goalkeepers earn 1 point per save, 5 points for a clean sheet, and lose 1 point for each goal conceded. Penalty saves are worth 5 points each. Appearances award 1 point, and playing 60 or more minutes awards an additional point. Cards (yellow –1, red –3) and own goals (–3) also count. Unlike outfield players, goalkeepers do not score from tackles, clearances, blocks or interceptions—only from shot-stopping, team defence and availability. This makes fixture difficulty and defensive form the two pillars of streaming decisions.

Best goalkeeper streams right now

Tzolakis (Hull City, GK)

Hull’s goalkeeper projects 8.4 InfoSport Points in Gameweek 6 with fixtures against Everton (H), Fulham (A), and Brentford (H). He ranks 1st of 20 in points per 90 (8.4) and has already recorded 3 clean sheets and 17 saves this season, making him the highest-projected option available below 15% FPL ownership.

Trafford (Leeds, GK)

James Trafford projects 7.4 InfoSport Points and faces Arsenal (A), Manchester United (H), and Sunderland (A) over the next three weeks. At 5.5% FPL ownership, he leads all goalkeepers in saves (20) and ties 2nd for fewest goals conceded (3), rewarding his shot-stopping volume in our model despite Leeds’ mixed defensive record.

Kelleher (Brentford, GK)

Caoimhín Kelleher projects 6.6 InfoSport Points with matches at Aston Villa (A), Liverpool (H), and Hull City (A) ahead. Under 7% FPL ownership, he ties 4th in saves (17) and carries clean-sheet potential against sides likely to create fewer chances in Gameweek 8.

A.Becker (Liverpool, GK)

Alisson projects 5th in the top 20 with 6.8 InfoSport Points and plays Manchester City (H), Brentford (A), and Brighton (H). At only 4.2% FPL ownership despite Liverpool’s reputation, his 3 clean sheets and 14 saves offer streaming value if fixture difficulty swings favourable in later weeks.

Goalkeepers to hold rather than stream

Pickford (Everton) projects 7.4 InfoSport Points and ties Trafford for 2nd highest in the model, combining 3 clean sheets with 15 saves and fewest goals conceded (3) in his tier. Raya (Arsenal) projects 7 InfoSport Points with 42.3% FPL ownership but maintains 3 clean sheets and clean-sheet points in our model worth holding through moderate fixture swings. Both justify a multi-week hold over chasing individual weeks.

A simple weekly streaming routine

1. Check our EPL fixture difficulty ratings for the next two gameweeks to identify which clubs face the softest defences.
2. Cross-reference those teams’ goalkeepers against the InfoSport Points model top 20 and note FPL ownership—target any under 10% with a projected score above 6.0.
3. Confirm expected minutes in the model output; avoid goalkeepers projected for fewer than 80 minutes unless their per-90 rate is elite and clean-sheet odds are very high.
4. Set a waiver claim or trade offer 48 hours before the match to secure your pick ahead of other managers responding to fixture difficulty.
5. Plan your replacement two weeks ahead rather than one, so you never miss an easy fixture window waiting for a sale to clear.

Frequently asked questions

Should I stream in a league where I already own a premium goalkeeper?

Yes, if that goalkeeper faces a top-four difficulty fixture in an upcoming week. Use our start/sit guidance to decide whether to bench him, then add a streaming option for that single week. Premium goalkeepers like Raya (42.3% FPL ownership) still have weeks where they underperform their model projection because entire teams struggle defensively.

Why does our model project lower points for some elite FPL goalkeepers?

Our InfoSport Points model weights saves (1 point each) and clean sheets (5 points) equally, rewarding defensive volume over exclusive high-upside matches. Goalkeepers who face more shots but allow fewer goals earn more points per 90 than those in elite defences that see fewer attempts. This is why Trafford (5.5% FPL ownership, 20 saves) and Tzolakis (12.9%, 17 saves) rank higher than Raya despite his ownership and Arsenal’s defensive record.

Can I stream against a team rather than for one?

Not reliably. Our model does not project opposition offensive output, only goalkeeper defensive performance. Instead, stream for teams with the easiest upcoming fixtures, where clean sheets are most likely. Check fixture difficulty regularly and pair it with save volume to identify your best two-week windows.

Bottom line

Streaming goalkeepers works in category-scoring leagues because saves and clean sheets reward tactical discipline across all Premier League sides, not just the elite few. Start with our full goalkeeper ranking each week, target players under 10% FPL ownership with 6+ projected InfoSport Points, and confirm their upcoming fixtures align with soft defensive matchups before you commit.

Goalkeeper rankings

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

Fixture difficulty: next 6 gameweeks

Sorted from easiest to hardest run. Difficulty ratings 1 (easiest) to 5 (hardest). "—" = blank gameweek; two opponents = double gameweek.