Premier League 2026-27 · Fantasy Football

Crystal Palace FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC Fantasy Tips & Captain Picks

Crystal Palace FC face Brighton & Hove Albion FC on Saturday, 15 May 2027, in the Premier League 2026-27. Previous meeting this season: 18 Oct 2026 — BHA 5-0 CRY. Below: captain picks, how goals, assists and clean sheets score, the 15-player squad rules and a free squad builder.

Saturday, 15 May 2027 Transfers Open Updated

CRY vs BHA Fantasy Overview

Points come from real match stats. Goals are weighted by position (40 for a forward, 50 for a midfielder, 60 for a defender or goalkeeper), every assist adds 20, starters earn 4 appearance points (2 off the bench), and goalkeepers and defenders collect 20 for a clean sheet when they play 55 minutes or more. Your captain scores 2× and your vice-captain 1.5×.

CRY vs BHA captain picks

Picks before squads lock at 13:30 UTC on 15 May 2027.

Ranked by XI fantasy points per match in PL 2025-26 (players with 5+ matches).

Captain candidates

  1. Daniel Muñoz

    CRY · DEF · 6.5 credits

    36.3 pts per match · PL 2025-26 (29 matches)

  2. Pascal Groß

    BHA · MID · 6.5 credits

    33.9 pts per match · PL 2025-26 (19 matches)

  3. Mats Wieffer

    BHA · DEF · 6 credits

    31.3 pts per match · PL 2025-26 (26 matches)

Value picks

Most XI fantasy points per credit among the rest of both squads.

  1. Adam Wharton

    CRY · MID · 6 credits

    28.3 pts per match · PL 2025-26 (34 matches)

    4.72 pts per credit

  2. Yasin Ayari

    BHA · MID · 6 credits

    28.3 pts per match · PL 2025-26 (29 matches)

    4.72 pts per credit

Recent form

Each side's most recent PL 2026-27 results before this fixture (up to 5), newest first.

Captain & Vice-Captain Strategy

Your captain scores 2× and your vice-captain 1.5×, so these two picks move your total more than any others. For CRY vs BHA, the two questions to answer before the lock:

Captain (2×)

Back the player with the most routes to points. A goal pays 40 for a forward, 50 for a midfielder and 60 for a defender or goalkeeper, and an assist adds 20 — so a set-piece threat from deeper can outscore a striker.

Vice-Captain (1.5×)

Hedge your captain. If your captain is an attacker, consider a goalkeeper or defender from the side more likely to keep a clean sheet (+20 for 55+ minutes), so one scoreline cannot sink both picks.

CRY vs BHA Squad Composition Guide

On XI Fantasy Leagues, a football squad is 15 players — 2 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 5 midfielders and 3 forwards — inside a 100-credit budget, and one squad plays the whole event. Every starter earns +4 and a substitute appearance +2; a yellow card costs 4, a red card 10, an own goal 8 and a missed penalty 20.

  • Goalkeepers (2):Clean sheet +20 when they play 55+ minutes, +6 per save, +35 per penalty saved, −2 per goal conceded.
  • Defenders (5):A goal pays 60 and a clean sheet +20 (55+ minutes); tackles and interceptions +4 each, −2 per goal conceded.
  • Midfielders (5):A goal pays 50, an assist +20, a chance created +3 and a clean sheet +5 (55+ minutes).
  • Forwards (3):A goal pays 40, an assist +20 and a shot on target +6. Forwards earn no clean-sheet points.

Build your free PL 2026-27 squad before CRY vs BHA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I captain in CRY vs BHA?

For Crystal Palace FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC (Premier League 2026-27), back the player with the most routes to points. Goals are weighted by position — 40 for a forward, 50 for a midfielder, 60 for a defender or goalkeeper — and every assist adds 20. A starter earns 4 appearance points and a substitute 2, so check team news before your squad locks, 30 minutes before kickoff.

Is the CRY vs BHA fantasy contest free to enter on XI?

Yes. Every fantasy contest on XI Fantasy Leagues is free to enter. You build one 15-player squad — 2 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 5 midfielders and 3 forwards — within 100 credits, with no entry fee. Any prizes are sponsor-funded and verified on-chain.

How are fantasy points scored for CRY vs BHA?

From the real match stats: goals by position (40 to 60), assists (+20), shots on target (+6), chances created (+3), tackles and interceptions (+4 each), and clean sheets for players on 55+ minutes (+20 for goalkeepers and defenders, +5 for midfielders). Yellow cards cost 4, red cards 10, own goals 8 and missed penalties 20; goalkeepers and defenders lose 2 per goal conceded.

Where can I track CRY vs BHA fantasy points?

Your squad, captain and vice-captain lock 30 minutes before kickoff. Fantasy points are calculated from the match stats once the match is completed. Track your standings on the XI leaderboard.

Can I edit my CRY vs BHA fantasy team after submitting?

Yes — changes count for CRY vs BHA if you make them before it locks, 30 minutes before kickoff. A change made after that is still accepted and counts from the next match that locks.

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