Verified 15 October 2026. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is back on the buy radar because the fixtures now support the underlying chances.
Current case
The official FPL analysis lists:
- 3 goals through six Gameweeks,
- 6 big chances,
- a run that includes several opponents with weak defensive numbers. (PL)
Next five
| GW | Fixture |
|---|---|
| 7 | Man Utd (H) |
| 8 | Sunderland (A) |
| 9 | Bournemouth (A) |
| 10 | Spurs (H) |
| 11 | Chelsea (A) |
This is not five easy fixtures, but it is a good enough sequence to consider a £6.0m forward who is getting big chances.
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Best use
DCL works best as:
- a replacement for an injured or minutes-risk forward,
- the third forward in a balanced Wildcard,
- a way to release money for Saka/Haaland.
OneFPL verdict
Buyable, not essential. The fixture run and chance quality make him more interesting than his recent transfer-out trend suggests.
FAQ
Is DCL a good FPL buy?
He is a strong value-forward candidate because of six big chances and an improving run.
How many goals has Calvert-Lewin scored?
Three league goals through the first six Gameweeks, according to the official PL GW7 radar.
Who does Leeds face in GW7?
Manchester United at home.