The FFS Paddy Power Cup VII – Entry Now Open
Filed under: Fantasy Football Scout Cup - Posted by: Mark
Fantasy Football Scout are pleased to announce the seventh instalment of the open-to-all, free-to-enter Paddy Power Cup competition.
Organised and run by contributors “Akers” and “Superior Being”, this is your chance to join our previous winners – donnellyc, Jonty, Goonerdave, Ninja_Fit_Saints, sleepingmaster and reigning champion Mch – in our hall of fame. For full details on how to enter, when it starts and the prizes on offer, read on…
We’re changing the format of our cup tournaments this season – instead of three cup competitions that overlap, we’ll be running this first Paddy Power Cup, the Members Cup and then a first Fantasy Football Scout Shield. This final tournament will take place over the final four Gameweeks of the season and includes just 16 teams – the Quarter-Finalists from both the Paddy Power and the Members Cup. There’s therefore extra incentive to enter and do well in our first two tournaments.
Read on for details on the Paddy Power cup but, if you’re a veteran, you can go straight here to make your entry.
What is the Paddy Power Cup?
The Paddy Power Cup is our version of the Fantasy Premier League’s Fantasy Cup game. Entrants who qualify for the first round will be randomly drawn against each other and the winner of the tie is whoever has the highest score from that Gameweek, minus points spent on transfers (like in the original game and in head-to-head scores). In the event of a tie, the Manager highest in the overall standing will progress.
When does it start?
The qualifying round takes place in Gameweek 10 but you can enter after the Gameweek is played out. All entries received before Monday November 5 will be entered into the qualifying round. In this first cup competition we will have 1024 qualifiers for the first round – those 1018 (plus 6 previous winners who earn a bye) with the top scores in Gameweek 10 will progress to the first round proper to be played in Gameweek 11. Again, FPL standing will decide who progresses in the event of tied positions.
How do I enter?
Simply fill out the entry form here. You will be sent a confirmation email to verify your entry. You can also check that you are entered via this list.
When will I find out if I’ve qualified?
Results from the qualifying round will be published on Tuesday November 6
What is the Gameweek Schedule
Each round of the Paddy Power Cup will be played out over the following schedule:
- Qualifying – Gameweek 10
- Round 1 – 1024 teams – Gameweek 11
- Round 2 – 512 teams – Gameweek 12
- Round 3 – 256 teams – Gameweek 13
- Gameweek 14 – Break
- Round 4 – 128 teams – Gameweek 15
- Round 5 – 64 teams – Gameweek 16
- Round 6 – 32 teams – Gameweek 17
- Round 7 – 16 teams – Gameweek 18
- Gameweek 19 – Break
- Quarter-Finals – 8 teams – Gameweek 20
- Gameweek 21 – Break
- Semi-Finals – 4 teams – Gameweek 22
- The Final – 2 teams – Gameweek 23
When are the fixtures released?
The fixture list for each round will be published a day or two before each Gameweek deadline.
Are there prizes?
Sponsors Paddy Power are supplying the competition with some great prizes and we’re supplementing these with Amazon Vouchers. The prizes break down as follows:
Winner – £100 worth of free bets. £100 Amazon Voucher
Runner-up – £50 worth of free bets. £50 Amazon Voucher
3rd Place – £50 worth of free bets. £25 Amazon Voucher
In addition, the Quarter-Finalists from this tournament will gain entry to the Fantasy Football Scout Shield where they will play the eight Quarter-Finalists from this season’s Members Cup. Should any team qualify for the Shield from both Cup tournaments, then the highest scoring losing team from the last sixteen of either cup will gain entry to complete the FFS Shield entries.
Cup Entrants will need a Paddy Power account and be aged 18 or over to be eligible for some of the above prizes. Prizes are also subject to Paddy Power’s terms and conditions. You can, of course, enter without being over 18 and without a Paddy Power account but will not be eligible for the free bet prizes.
If you’ve yet to register a Paddy Power account, then you can sign up via this site and get a free £20 when you register and bet £10.
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October 30 at 9:50 am
KarlosII says:
Looks like Ba is out after all http://www.independent.co.uk/s.....31217.html
October 30 at 9:51 am
Kostja says:
That is so not saying that he is out
October 30 at 9:52 am
Valar Morghulis(Formerly Keith) says:
+1.. still hope he misses just one game though.. will play sterling and keep Ba while most i know will sell him
October 30 at 9:54 am
Elwood says:
No it doesn’t, still not sure he’s going to play. Scuppers my transfer plans if he’s injured for more than 1 week.
October 30 at 9:53 am
lord_trumpington says:
Thanks for posting, but nowhere can I find any reference to him ‘being out’. It only confirms that he is a doubt, which we already know.
October 30 at 9:56 am
Bubbles - No, I will not rate your team. Go away. says:
October 30 at 9:50 am
Crazy Joe says:
Might be old but…
If Mark Clattenburg did indeed make a racist remark then Chelsea will be left with no option but to make him captain.
October 30 at 9:51 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
I chuckled.
October 30 at 9:55 am
Fratboy says:
Ashley Cole confirms he is willing to act as a witness to the Clattenberg incident, as soon as Chelsea’s management tell him what he heard.
October 30 at 9:53 am
Arselona says:
Best mid for 3.2 anyone?
October 30 at 9:54 am
G-G-Granville says:
Shane Ferguson?
October 30 at 9:56 am
Arselona says:
he is a whopping 4.4!!!
October 30 at 10:01 am
Crouch Potato says:
I’ll give it a go!
October 30 at 9:55 am
FantasyFreak says:
Ba owners,
stick or sell?
October 30 at 9:56 am
UNITED FORCE ™ says:
Stick !
I dump Berbatov last night for Tevez
October 30 at 9:56 am
KarlosII says:
If your optimist stick. Pessimist flip, realist >
October 30 at 9:58 am
FantasyFreak says:
We should know how long is he out by this week right?
October 30 at 9:55 am
hazza44 says:
What is the news on Ba’s injury??
October 30 at 9:58 am
G-G-Granville says:
He’s having a scan. It’s not serious according to Pardew but obviously we’re interested in the upcoming gameweek.
Ba has basically held my season together, I’ll be riding bareback if he isn’t available this weekend
October 30 at 9:55 am
Bullet Tooth Tony says:
Ello ello. If Ba plays this week who would you bench out of Peinaar and Cazorla?
October 30 at 9:56 am
Chris_White says:
Caz
October 30 at 9:57 am
Arselona says:
tough… probably less nervous benching Pienaar
October 30 at 9:56 am
HellasLEAF says:
Why so many people with Sterling? Aren’t you worried about possible rotation or inconsistency of such a young player? Has no set-piece either. I bet the first match he doesn’t start everyone will be dropping him..
October 30 at 9:57 am
KarlosII says:
Cheap bench option for me. Best there is imo
October 30 at 9:58 am
AliQew says:
thats the thing tho , hes arguably liverpools best player so far this season
rogers NEEDS results, stering will start
October 30 at 9:58 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Who do liverpool have as a replacement? He’s been on of their best players and is getting better every game. Sounds like a case of a bandwagon you aren’t on and hence not admitting that you’re late and getting yourself in a trap by just talking yourself out of it.
October 30 at 9:59 am
Arselona says:
missing the first game of the season probably isnt enuf to class him as rotation risk, esp with Borini warming the bench.. The first match he doesnt start, hopfully your first sub will be decent to cover him, esp with the extra dosh you’ll have with Sterling being in ur team.
October 30 at 9:57 am
snowORgrass? says:
finally a good week for me but too many injuries so hits will be needed……
is walcott a good punt i think he will score a few on their good run
October 30 at 10:01 am
rdb007 says:
Wait till he becomes a regular starter
October 30 at 9:57 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Fall Ba Fall. I want you, on the cheap!
Cant find a way to get him in for the good run of fixtures without compromising on the team. Ugh!
Care to help. Get Ba for GW11.
Begovic McCarthy
Baines Sagna Rafael Gorkss Clyne
Michu Santi Mata Pienaar Sterling
RVP Berbatov Tevez
0.5M
You will probably say get rid of Sagna/Rafael, but have a look at their fixtures!
Any bright ideas there? Preferabely want to get rid of Berbatov.
October 30 at 9:58 am
Scroobius Mac says:
Lose Santi then I suppose. Or Michu if he get’s suspended for Southampton.
October 30 at 10:02 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Losing Santi is preferable. If Ba falls by 0.2 and if Walcott gets a run, i am thinking Santi -> Theo/Valencia and Berba -> Ba.
October 30 at 9:58 am
KarlosII says:
Keep berb for ever!
October 30 at 9:59 am
Pratik says:
Your team is close to perfect and you have to learn to make compromises, you can’t have everyone.
October 30 at 10:00 am
KarlosII says:
Looks a lot like my team
October 30 at 10:01 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Thing is i see Ba as close to being essential for that run if fit.
October 30 at 10:04 am
Pratik says:
Michu->McAnuff and then get Ba….I’m sure you don’t want to get rid of Michu though
Btw you hooked onto Homeland yet? Have you reached episode 5?
October 30 at 10:07 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Just finished episode 1. Going slowly since i am on the last season of The Wire.
October 30 at 10:00 am
John Terry's Dog - Forgetfulness is a form of freedom. says:
would you consider santi- wilshere to give you cash for berb -ba
October 30 at 10:01 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
I would look at this. I would.
October 30 at 10:05 am
UNITED FORCE ™ says:
i dump Berbatov last night for Tevez.
Other strikers are Ba and RVP
October 30 at 10:50 am
Back on the horse says:
I thought that was going to be a poem for some reason
October 30 at 9:58 am
rdb007 says:
Foster Begovic
Baines Gibbs Nelsen Gorks Davies
Bale Sterling Cazorla Nolan Puncheon
RVP Aguero Ba
Does Cazorla—> Mata look like the obvious move?
Thoughts?
October 30 at 9:59 am
KarlosII says:
Agu>trev
October 30 at 10:04 am
Elwood says:
No getting rid of Gibbs looks like the obvious move, then shifting aguero then getting in Hazard over Mata.
October 30 at 10:00 am
Ryan says:
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October 30 at 10:01 am
potatoace says:
Kightly or Hoillet please
lost on last page.
October 30 at 10:04 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Hoilett.
October 30 at 10:12 am
potatoace says:
ty
what if you were also getting Nelson?
October 30 at 10:13 am
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Doesn’t matter. Out of the two, Hoilett.
October 30 at 10:03 am
Home Run Baker says:
1st in “Top 10000 Any Season H2H” League
October 30 at 10:05 am
rvp786 says:
how much prise rise/value would you take a hit for?
for example juan mata will keep rising 0.3m every week until most have him in. i bought him in sunday evening after united game and he is close to rising 0.2m. same for sterling.
so for four points iv already gained value of 0.5m over my rivals which i think is worth a 4pt hit in long run. come second part of season, i will be able to get the big hitters while they will struggle.
paid off last year if you do it cleverly
October 30 at 10:06 am
iain_90 says:
A friend gave me some good advice regarding trying to catch people above me after the worst transfer ever (RVP–>Aguero for 4 point hit).
My rival is 30 points ahead and I keep trying gambles (Giroud, Aguero) to try and get above him, but fantasy football is, as he put it, a game of tortoisemanship. In the end, my lads can catch him. If I get two points more than him every week from now on, I will win. Slow and steady wins the race, form over fixtures and if I don’t have someone who I want to have for that week, I’ll just have to go without and hope for the best, because it’s so much worse when you gamble and fail. But I’m sure most of you know that.
October 30 at 10:07 am
AliQew says:
thots on this team?
Begovic
hangeland rafael jenks bench; demel clyne
michu pienaar hazard bale C bench: sterling
RVP , aguero , berba
thanks!!
October 30 at 10:07 am
hazza44 says:
If Ba is fit what about Aguero to Ba?? This then allows me to go Wilson to ShawX/Huth and Taylor.S to Rafael.
October 30 at 10:08 am
Mr Draper says:
Good god just had the outrageous idea to do Yaya + caz > bale + mata surely I should hold onto caz for
Couple more gw’s?
October 30 at 10:12 am
iain_90 says:
I think Caz’s time has come.
October 30 at 10:10 am
Kostja says:
This looks like a gameweek where I will have to make a big decision on my team, options have so far boiled down to this.
a) Caz and Tevez to 7.5 mid and RVP(-4)
b) Caz and Jelly to 6.7 mid and RVP (-4)
c) Jenkinson, Nolan, Tevez to Nelsen, Sterling, RVP(-8)
d) Jenkinson to Nelsen and get RVP next week.
As my mid priced mid I am thinking Hoilett for options a and b.
Thanks for any thoughts!
October 30 at 10:24 am
Dundalkspud says:
i love reading some peoples ridiculous claims about their transfers
“I got rid of Lambert for RVP last night”……. where do these people get the money from!!!!!!!!!
October 30 at 11:31 am
swissy says:
it helps if your team is worth more than when you started…..unlike yours!
October 30 at 6:26 pm
gavmac says:
thoughts on selling lambert? 7mil to spend
October 30 at 6:31 pm
gavmac says:
im thinking crouch but will stoke score often..a little help team