Jordan Pickford vs James Trafford: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Pickford GKP - Everton | 3.3 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 8.3% | £5.5m |
![]() | Trafford GKP - Leeds | 2.6 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 3.2% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Jordan Pickford and James Trafford 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.
- Jordan Pickford projects 0.7 more expected points in GW2.
- James Trafford is in sharper form with 9.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Pickford
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home

Trafford
GW2
Brentford
Home
GW3
Brighton
Away
GW4
Newcastle
Home
GW5
Crystal Palace
Home
The case for each player
Pickford
- Jordan Pickford has scored 7 points this season at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 3.3 points in GW2, making Pickford a viable starting option.
- With only 8.3% ownership, Pickford 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.
Pickford vs Trafford Gameweek 2
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