Alex Palmer vs James Trafford: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Palmer GKP - Ipswich Town | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7% | £4.0m |
![]() | Trafford GKP - Leeds | 2.6 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 3.2% | £5.0m |
PICK TRAFFORD
James Trafford holds a clear edge over Alex Palmer heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- James Trafford projects 1.6 more expected points in GW2.
- James Trafford is in sharper form with 9.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- James Trafford faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Palmer
GW2
Man Utd
Away
GW3
Liverpool
Home
GW4
Crystal Palace
Away
GW5
Everton
Away

Trafford
GW2
Brentford
Home
GW3
Brighton
Away
GW4
Newcastle
Home
GW5
Crystal Palace
Home
The case for each player
Palmer
- Alex Palmer has scored 0 points this season at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- With only 4.7% ownership, Palmer offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Trafford
- James Trafford has scored 9 points this season at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW2, making Trafford a viable starting option.
- With only 3.2% ownership, Trafford offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer vs Trafford Gameweek 2
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CF
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