Djed Spence vs James Tarkowski: Gameweek 36 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Spence DEF - Spurs | 2.5 | 2.5 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 17.1 | 0.9% | £4.1m |
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 1.8 | 1.8 | 149 | 1 | 2 | 26.1 | 11.5% | £5.7m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Djed Spence and James Tarkowski are closely matched in Gameweek 36. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Djed Spence projects 0.7 more expected points in GW36.
- Djed Spence is in sharper form with 2.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Djed Spence faces an easier GW36 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Final 3 gameweeks of the season

Spence
GW36
Leeds
Home
GW37
Chelsea
Away
GW38
Everton
Home

Tarkowski
GW36
Crystal Palace
Away
GW37
Sunderland
Home
GW38
Spurs
Away
The case for each player
Spence
- Djed Spence has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 70 points at £4.1m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW36, making Spence a viable starting option.
- With only 0.9% ownership, Spence offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 2 assists this season, totalling 149 points at £5.7m.
- Expected to score 1.8 points in GW36, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski's fixture run looks manageable over the final 3 gameweeks of the season.
Spence vs Tarkowski Gameweek 36
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Spence has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £1.6m.
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