Ryan Sessegnon vs Florian Wirtz: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Sessegnon DEF - Fulham | 1.7 | 0.0 | 95 | 3 | 3 | 21.1 | 0.4% | £4.5m |
![]() | Wirtz MID - Liverpool | 2.6 | 0.0 | 125 | 5 | 4 | 16.7 | 11.7% | £7.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Ryan Sessegnon and Florian Wirtz are closely matched in Gameweek 1. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Florian Wirtz projects 0.9 more expected points in GW1.
- Florian Wirtz faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Sessegnon
GW1
Chelsea
Home
GW2
Sunderland
Away
GW3
Crystal Palace
Home
GW4
Liverpool
Away

Wirtz
GW1
Newcastle
Away
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
Home
The case for each player
Sessegnon
- Ryan Sessegnon has registered 3 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 95 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW1, making Sessegnon a viable starting option.
- With only 0.4% ownership, Sessegnon offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Wirtz
- Florian Wirtz has registered 5 goals and 4 assists this season, totalling 125 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Wirtz a viable starting option.
- Wirtz's fixture run looks favourable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Sessegnon vs Wirtz Gameweek 1
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Wirtz has the better fixture run - but Sessegnon frees up £3.0m.
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