McCarthy vs Ryan

The battle of the budget goalkeepers. These two are the highest owned and talked about 4.5 goalkeepers in the league.

This thread will look at who is best to own for both early and late wildcarders.

Hope it’s helpful. Enjoy! #FPL

Some key stats from @FFH_HQ

Points per start this season
McCarthy : 3.71
Ryan : 3.55

Matches started
McCarthy : 28
Ryan : 38

Expected points per appearance
McCarthy : 4.7
Ryan : 4.8

Not much to pick between the two on merit and points scored this season.

Some overall team statistics for both Goalkeepers

Shots on target conceded per game
Southampton : 4.42
Brighton : 4.5

Goals conceded per game
Southampton : 1.58
Brighton : 1.42

Expected saves made per game
Southampton : 2.84
Brighton : 3.08

New Signings

Southampton: New right back in Walker Pieters may help defensively although more an attacking fullback.

Brighton : Ben white returning from loan from Leeds and signing of new defender Veltman mean Brighton should be stronger this season.

Of course, the fixtures will play a part on who we select. Looking at the first 8 fixtures...

Southampton: Have an average FDR of 2.5
Brighton: Have an average FDR of 3.0

Conversion rate of the opponents.

Southampton’s opponents average conversion rate is 30.2% on 4.01 shots per game.

Brighton’s opponents average conversion rate is 30.7% on 4.32 shots per game.

Brighton more likely to concede in the opening 8 matches this season

Overall conclusions on the two GK.

Ryan should have a stronger defence with signings.
McCarthy has the favourable fixtures.

SO. In conclusion...
If you plan on holding wildcarding around GW8 then McCarthy
If you plan a late wildcard around GW15 then Ryan