Matty Cash vs Reece James: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Cash DEF - Aston Villa | 1.7 | -1.0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 | 8.4% | £4.5m |
![]() | James DEF - Chelsea | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3% | £5.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: JAMES
Reece James holds a slight edge over Matty Cash heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Reece James projects 0.8 more expected points in GW2.
- Reece James leads on season points (0 vs -1 for Matty Cash).
- Reece James faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Cash
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW5
Spurs
Away

James
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
The case for each player
Cash
- Matty Cash has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling -1 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW2, making Cash a viable starting option.
- With only 8.4% ownership, Cash offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
James
- Reece James has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW2, making James a viable starting option.
- James's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Cash vs James Gameweek 2
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CF
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