Owned by just 0.6% of FPL managers, Richards is averaging a form score of 6 — one of the Premier League's more under-owned defenders right now. The underlying numbers back it up: 0 goals and 0 assists in 540 minutes this season.
Richards is currently in excellent form (form score 6). His next fixture is BHA (A), with Oracle projecting 4 points. Oracle's own tracking flags: nailed mins — Starts6/7 avg90m; GW6 vs NFO (H) 4pt 90m.
At £4.9m, 0.6% of FPL managers own him — a low figure given his current output, and more managers have been selling him than buying recently. His season value score sits at 3.7.
Performance
Defensive
Clean Sheets
1
Goals Conceded / 90
2.00
xGC / 90
2.13
Attacking Contribution
Goals
0
Assists
0
ICT Index
20.6
xG
0.14
xA
0.09
xGI / 90
0.04
Defensive Contributions (DefCon)
Per 90 vs Threshold
+0.7
vs 10 needed
Clears the line on average
What Makes Up the 64
Clearances, blocks & interceptions
56 · 88%
Tackles
8 · 13%
Ball recoveries— doesn't count
17
Richards averages 10.7 defensive contributions per 90 minutes, against the 10 a defender needs in a match to earn 2 DefCon points. That clears the threshold on average, though DefCon points are all-or-nothing per match, so quieter games will still miss out. He has 64 qualifying clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles in 540 minutes this season.
Based on 540 minutes (6 matches’ worth).
Rankings & Trends
League Rankings
Form Rank
#32
ICT Rank
#119
Influence Rank
#29
Creativity Rank
#248
Threat Rank
#187
Pts/Game Rank
#154
Price Rank
#348
Ownership Rank
#236
Trending
Transfers In
27,124
Transfers Out
42,871
Dreamteam Appearances
0
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1
Red Cards
0
Own Goals
0
Ownership & Value
Selected By
0.6%
Value (Season)
3.7
Minutes
540
BPS (Season)
56
Oracle Analyst Notes
Nailed mins
Starts6/7 avg90m; GW6 vs NFO (H) 4pt 90m
Quick answers
How many FPL points has Richards scored?
Richards has 18 points this season, averaging 3 per game.
What does Richards cost in FPL?
Richards costs £4.9m in Fantasy Premier League.
Is Richards in good form?
Richards is currently in excellent form (form score: 6).
How many goals and assists does Richards have?
Richards has 0 goals and 0 assists this season.
What percentage of FPL managers own Richards?
Just 0.6% of FPL managers own Richards — a low-owned differential given his current form.
Does Richards take penalties for Crystal Palace?
No — not on the penalty list.
What are Richards's next fixtures?
Richards's next fixtures are BHA (A), NEW (H), TOT (A), LIV (H).
How many clean sheets does Richards have?
Richards has kept 1 clean sheet this season.
How many DefCon points does Richards get in FPL?
Richards averages 10.7 defensive contributions per 90 minutes, against the 10 a defender needs in a match to earn 2 DefCon points. That clears the threshold on average, though DefCon points are all-or-nothing per match, so quieter games will still miss out. He has 64 qualifying clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles in 540 minutes this season.
What is Richards's defensive contribution per 90?
Richards averages 10.7 defensive contributions per 90 minutes this season, from 64 qualifying actions in 540 minutes. As a defender he needs 10 in a single match to earn 2 DefCon points.
Is Richards a good DefCon pick?
Clears the line on average. His per-90 rate is 0.7 above the 10-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.
Do ball recoveries count for Richards's DefCon total?
No. Ball recoveries only count toward defensive contributions for midfielders and forwards. As a defender, Richards reaches the 10-action threshold through clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles only.