Updated 18 September 2026. Jørgen Strand Larsen has added another important FPL route.
He scored from the penalty spot as Crystal Palace beat Lech Poznań 4-0 in the Europa League.
He was then substituted around the 74th minute.
The penalty matters more than one extra goal.
It suggests he may have a repeatable high-value scoring route.
Current evidence
Recent competitive returns now include:
- cup goals and assist;
- Premier League goal;
- Europa League penalty goal.
That is enough to move the conversation beyond "interesting differential".
Penalty duty
Penalty responsibility is one of the strongest FPL advantages a forward can have.
A central striker already receives:
- open-play shots;
- headers;
- rebounds.
Adding penalties increases:
- xG;
- haul potential;
- bonus potential.
One penalty does not prove permanent exclusivity, but it is strong evidence.
Latest FPL news
Thursday workload
Strand Larsen played roughly 74 minutes.
Palace then face Leeds.
That is a meaningful but manageable workload.
The risk is:
- earlier substitution;
- slightly lower pressing intensity;
- rotation if the manager prioritises recovery.
The positive is that he did not need to complete 90.
Leeds fixture
Leeds have shown attacking strength, but they are not a fixture Palace need to fear from an attacking perspective.
Strand Larsen remains startable.
The penalty role improves his ceiling even if Palace do not dominate possession.
Compare with DCL/Wissa/Barry
At around the same broad price band, the decision is:
- DCL: strongest proven league scoring;
- Wissa: best immediate fixture;
- Barry: cheapest strong underlying volume;
- Strand Larsen: penalty role + differential value.
Use Player Lab Compare.
OneFPL verdict
Strand Larsen remains a BUYABLE differential, but the case is now stronger because penalties give him a repeatable route.
Do not ignore the Thursday minutes.
Do not ignore the penalty either.
