Hughes has 2 points this season (1 per game) with 0 goals and 0 assists, priced at £4.4m as a midfielder for Crystal Palace. He ranks #328 league-wide for points per game.
Hughes is currently in poor form (form score 0). His next fixture is BHA (A), with Oracle projecting 0 points. Oracle's own tracking flags: not playing — GW5 vs LEE (A) 0pt 0m; GW6 vs NFO (H) 0pt 0m.
At £4.4m, 6.5% of FPL managers own him, and more managers have been selling him than buying recently. His season value score sits at 0.5.
Performance
Attacking
Goals
0
Assists
0
ICT Index
2.4
xG
0.00
xA
0.04
xGI / 90
0.12
Defensive Contributions (DefCon)
Per 90 vs Threshold
+9.7
vs 12 needed
Elite DefCon source
What Makes Up the 7
Clearances, blocks & interceptions
3 · 43%
Tackles
1 · 14%
Ball recoveries
3 · 43%
Hughes averages 21.7 defensive contributions per 90 minutes, against the 12 a midfielder needs in a match to earn 2 DefCon points. That is comfortably clear of the line, making him one of the more reliable DefCon sources in his position. He has 7 qualifying clearances, blocks, interceptions, tackles and ball recoveries in 29 minutes this season. With under two full matches played, treat this rate as an early indication rather than a settled number.
Small sample: 29 minutes (0.3 matches’ worth) — under two full matches, so one busy or quiet game moves this rate sharply.
Rankings & Trends
League Rankings
Form Rank
#424
ICT Rank
#360
Influence Rank
#359
Creativity Rank
#262
Threat Rank
#429
Pts/Game Rank
#328
Price Rank
#532
Ownership Rank
#59
Trending
Transfers In
136,745
Transfers Out
583,714
Dreamteam Appearances
0
Discipline
Yellow Cards
0
Red Cards
0
Own Goals
0
Ownership & Value
Selected By
6.5%
Value (Season)
0.5
Minutes
29
BPS (Season)
9
Oracle Analyst Notes
Not playing
GW5 vs LEE (A) 0pt 0m; GW6 vs NFO (H) 0pt 0m
Minutes risk
Starts0/7 Cameos2; GW3 vs FUL (A) 1pt 16m; GW4 vs IPS (H) 1pt 13m
Blank streak
6 straight; GW5 vs LEE (A) 0pt; GW6 vs NFO (H) 0pt
Quick answers
How many FPL points has Hughes scored?
Hughes has 2 points this season, averaging 1 per game.
What does Hughes cost in FPL?
Hughes costs £4.4m in Fantasy Premier League.
Is Hughes in good form?
Hughes is currently in poor form (form score: 0).
How many goals and assists does Hughes have?
Hughes has 0 goals and 0 assists this season.
What percentage of FPL managers own Hughes?
6.5% of FPL managers currently own Hughes.
Does Hughes take penalties for Crystal Palace?
No — not on the penalty list.
What are Hughes's next fixtures?
Hughes's next fixtures are BHA (A), NEW (H), TOT (A), LIV (H).
How many DefCon points does Hughes get in FPL?
Hughes averages 21.7 defensive contributions per 90 minutes, against the 12 a midfielder needs in a match to earn 2 DefCon points. That is comfortably clear of the line, making him one of the more reliable DefCon sources in his position. He has 7 qualifying clearances, blocks, interceptions, tackles and ball recoveries in 29 minutes this season. With under two full matches played, treat this rate as an early indication rather than a settled number.
What is Hughes's defensive contribution per 90?
Hughes averages 21.7 defensive contributions per 90 minutes this season, from 7 qualifying actions in 29 minutes. As a midfielder he needs 12 in a single match to earn 2 DefCon points.
Is Hughes a good DefCon pick?
Elite DefCon source. His per-90 rate is 9.7 above the 12-action threshold, and DefCon points are awarded per match rather than on a season average — so minutes and starting security matter as much as the rate itself.