Lewis Hall vs Reece James: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Hall DEF - Newcastle | 2.2 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 3.9% | £5.0m |
![]() | James DEF - Chelsea | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Lewis Hall and Reece James are closely matched in Gameweek 2. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Reece James projects 0.3 more expected points in GW2.
- Lewis Hall leads on season points (3 vs 0 for Reece James).
- Reece James faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Hall
GW2
Spurs
Away
GW3
Bournemouth
Home
GW4
Leeds
Away
GW5
Hull City
Home

James
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
The case for each player
Hall
- Lewis Hall has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 3 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW2, making Hall a viable starting option.
- With only 3.9% ownership, Hall 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.
Hall vs James Gameweek 2
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