The short answer
Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in Gameweek 1, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry scoring.
Iliman Ndiaye supplied the assist for Barry, while Jordan Pickford and the Everton defence banked a clean sheet.
FPL points snapshot
The table below shows base points before bonus, defensive-contribution points and any additional save points are finalised.
| Player | Price | Return | Base FPL points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall | £6.5m | Goal + midfielder clean sheet | 8 |
| Thierno Barry | £5.5m | Goal | 6 |
| Iliman Ndiaye | £6.0m | Assist + midfielder clean sheet | 6 |
| Jordan Pickford | £5.5m | Clean sheet | 6+ |
| Starting Everton defenders | Varies | Clean sheet | 6+ |
Why the +? Goalkeeper saves, bonus and defensive-contribution scoring can add to the basic return. Treat the live FPL total as provisional until the game finalises.
1. Dewsbury-Hall immediately justifies his £6.5m ranking
OneFPL already ranked Dewsbury-Hall as Everton's best all-round FPL asset before the season.
GW1 strengthened the case.
A midfielder goal is worth five points, and Everton's clean sheet adds another point.
That gives KDH eight base points before bonus or defensive contributions.
He remains attractive because his scoring routes are not limited to goals:
- Goals
- Assists
- Clean-sheet point
- Bonus
- Defensive contributions
- Some set-piece involvement
Read the updated Best Everton FPL Players.
2. Thierno Barry wins the striker battle — for now
Barry started and scored.
That is much stronger FPL evidence than preseason debates about Barry versus Beto.
At £5.5m, a starting Premier League striker becomes relevant immediately.
The goal gives him six base points if he completed 60+ minutes.
Read the updated Thierno Barry FPL guide.
3. Ndiaye remains valuable without scoring
Ndiaye assisted Barry and gained the midfielder clean-sheet point.
That produces six base points before bonus or defensive-contribution scoring.
His classification remains useful because he plays high enough to attack while scoring as a midfielder.
4. Pickford and the defence deliver
Everton's clean sheet confirms the team can still provide a reliable defensive route.
Pickford starts from six base points for appearance plus clean sheet, before saves and bonus.
The main strategic question is price.
At £5.5m, Pickford needs to beat cheaper goalkeepers enough to justify the extra spend.
5. Do not ignore Palace's chances
Crystal Palace created chances and hit the woodwork.
This was a strong Everton result, but not evidence that every Everton defender suddenly becomes essential.
Use OneFPL Fixtures to judge the next four to six matches rather than chasing one clean sheet.
OneFPL verdict
Dewsbury-Hall is the biggest confirmation, Barry is the biggest riser, and Pickford owners should be very happy.
Do not chase every GW1 scorer. Prioritise players whose roles were also confirmed.
FAQ
How many base FPL points did Dewsbury-Hall score?
Eight before bonus and any defensive-contribution adjustment.
How many base points did Barry score?
Six if he played at least 60 minutes.
Did Everton keep a clean sheet?
Yes, beating Crystal Palace 2-0.
Sources
OneFPL analysis. OneFPL is an independent Fantasy Premier League companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Premier League or Fantasy Premier League.
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