Dean Henderson vs Nick Pope: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Henderson GKP - Crystal Palace | 2.6 | 0.0 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 26.2 | 3.1% | £5.0m |
![]() | Pope GKP - Newcastle | 2.6 | 0.0 | 96 | 0 | 1 | 19.2 | 1.1% | £5.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: HENDERSON
Dean Henderson holds a slight edge over Nick Pope heading into Gameweek 1, driven by a more favourable fixture.
- Dean Henderson faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Henderson
GW1
Everton
Away
GW2
Man City
Home
GW3
Fulham
Away
GW4
Ipswich Town
Home

Pope
GW1
Liverpool
Home
GW2
Spurs
Away
GW3
Bournemouth
Home
GW4
Leeds
Away
The case for each player
Henderson
- Dean Henderson has scored 131 points this season at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Henderson a viable starting option.
- With only 3.1% ownership, Henderson offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Pope
- Nick Pope has scored 96 points this season at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Pope a viable starting option.
- With only 1.1% ownership, Pope offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Henderson vs Pope Gameweek 1
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