Club: Arsenal
Position: Defender
Price: £6.5m
Last Season Points Tally: 95
Emily Fox may be a smart Fantasy gamble
Fantasy managers are most likely to focus on some of the most established names in the league, but Arsenal defender Emily Fox could provide an excellent differential option ahead of the new season.
The American enters the 2026/27 season priced at just £6.5 million, offering excellent value for a defender who should be capable of consistently delivering Fantasy points.
The USWNT international has become a vital part of Renee Slegers’ side and will offer Fantasy points at both ends of the pitch.
While she may not be the first name on everyone’s mind, Fox was part of the strongest defence in the BWSL last season and picked up 11 clean sheets across the season.
A consistent point scorer
Emily Fox picked up an impressive 95 Fantasy points last season, with her contributions extending beyond defensive actions.
The right back missed just two games in the league last season and so offers a consistent presence in your Fantasy team next season.
After narrowly missing out on the BWSL title last campaign, the Gunners will be desperate to add to their current tally of three league titles, and keeping such a strong defence will be important, with the North London side conceding just 14 goals last season.
An attacking threat from the back
Fox’s skillset isn’t just limited to the defensive side of the game and will offer points in attacking areas too.
The 28-year-old picked up two assists in the BWSL last season, including one in a top-of-the-table clash against Manchester City in October.
The Gunners scored 53 goals in the league last season so goals should be aplenty and Fox is more than likely to get involved with some goal contributions.
2025/26 stats at a glance
Appearances: 20
Clean Sheets: 11
Assists: 2
Crosses: 28
Starts: 18
Arsenal tipped for strong start
The Gunners start the season with a trip to Brighton before returning to the Emirates to face newly promoted Crystal Palace. Their next three look challenging on paper, but Arsenal did the double over rivals Chelsea in the BWSL last season.
The North London side also avoided defeat to Manchester United in the league last season with two goalless draws and clean sheets for Emily Fox, so points could tally up in the first few weeks of the season.
- Brighton and Hove Albion (A) – Sunday 6 September
- Crystal Palace (A) – Sunday 13 September
- Manchester United (H) – Friday 18 September
- Chelsea (A) – Saturday 26 September
- Manchester City (A) – Sunday 4 October
Is Fox the differential to own?
For Fantasy managers looking beyond the obvious defensive choices, Emily Fox is a smart £6.5m pick that could pay dividends by the end of the season.
Expect the full-back to pick up a few goal contributions while keeping a bunch of clean sheets as part of one of the best defences in the league.
Her importance to Arsenal as well as her ability to contribute in multiple areas of the pitch, makes Fox a player that could quietly rack up points throughout the season, which will allow you to climb up your Fantasy mini league.
