Leeds United FPL Guide GW9 2026/27

• DEFCON: centre-backs and full-backs who rack up tackles, blocks, clearances and interceptions now have a second scoring route beyond clean sheets.
• Fixtures: check Leeds's opening run on the FPL fixture list and the GW9 preview above before locking premiums.
• Prices: every Leeds price is on FPL prices : then play free on Gameweek Fantasy.
• Differentials: looking for a low-owned Leeds pick? Check FPL Differentials.

Leeds United are 7th on 10 points after 7 games (DWDLD). Last time out they drew with Manchester United 1–1 at home in GW7. GW9 brings a trip to AFC Bournemouth (Sat 31 Oct, 15:00 GMT), rated 3/5 for difficulty. Top FPL scorers so far: Jayden Bogle (£4.7m, 45 pts), James Justin (£4.5m, 34 pts), Tarik Muharemović (£5.0m, 34 pts). On the injury list: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (foot injury: 50% chance of playing); Anton Stach (foot injury: 50% chance of playing). Open predicted XI → · GW9 preview →

Leeds United are 7th on 10 points after 7 games, with 9 scored and 6 conceded. The FPL points leaders in the squad are Jayden Bogle (£4.7m, 45 pts), James Justin (£4.5m, 34 pts), Tarik Muharemović (£5.0m, 34 pts). In goal, James Trafford (£5.0m) has 32 points. This guide is rebuilt from the official FPL data each gameweek, so it only names players who are currently in the Leeds United squad (last refreshed 2026-10-24).

• ↓ INNico Elvedi, From Switzerland's WC squad. Experienced centre-back who joins Leeds's £4.5m defensive pool alongside Rodon, Bijol and Bornauw.

The most expensive regulars are Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£6.1m), 33 points at 4.7 a game, 22.8% owned; Anton Stach (£6.0m), 31 points at 4.4 a game, 2.2% owned; Noah Okafor (£5.8m), 22 points at 3.1 a game, 0.4% owned. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the one to build around if your budget allows. Leeds United visit AFC Bournemouth in GW9 (Sat 31 Oct, 15:00 GMT), a 3/5 fixture.

James Trafford (£5.0m) is the goalkeeper with the minutes, 32 points so far. Cheap defenders with a starting record: James Justin (£4.5m), 34 pts; Gabriel Gudmundsson (£4.5m), 19 pts; Nico Elvedi (£4.5m), 16 pts.

Leeds United are not a natural captaincy side right now: the best average in the squad is Jayden Bogle at 6.4 points a game. Leeds United visit AFC Bournemouth in GW9 (Sat 31 Oct, 15:00 GMT), a 3/5 fixture. The armband is usually better spent on a premium attacker elsewhere.

Low-owned names with minutes: Ethan Ampadu (£5.3m), 0.8% owned, 3.3 a game; Tanaka (£4.9m), 0.3% owned, 2.8 a game. They only pay off if they start, so check the lineup first.

Official FPL flags on 2026-10-24: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (foot injury: 50% chance of playing); Anton Stach (foot injury: 50% chance of playing); Joe Rodon (hamstring injury: Expected back 21 Nov); Noah Okafor (thigh injury: 50% chance of playing). Expensive players with little game time so far: Harry Wilson (£6.2m), 164 minutes; Lukas Nmecha (£5.3m), 91 minutes; Ilia Gruev (£5.0m), 0 minutes.