FFS Cup

FFS Cups – Members and Non-Members Now Open

Fantasy Football Scout is pleased to announce two more Cup competitions to see us through until the end of the season.

We are launching our 14th open-to-all tournament, along with a tenth Members competition.

We are putting up £350 in Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk vouchers for the final top three managers in both tournaments.

Non-members can sign up to the open tournament here.

Our members can sign up to both tournaments, via entry forms here and here.

The roll call of former cup winners looks like this: donnellyc, Jonty, Gribude, Goonerdave, Ninja_Fit_Saints, sleeping master, Mch, Wild Rover, Tdubb05 , CMIFLFC, Mark, Leon Harris and our reigning champion, A Manager Has No Name.

As former winners, those listed will gain a bye to the first round of the tournament should they enter with the same username.

While in our members cup, our winners list is as follows:

Waltzingmatildas, Fuzzy Dunlop, Kippax Kickers , Acquafresca, Trigg and the current champion, Ola Svanheld.

Again, those listed above will gain a bye to the first round proper of the Members Cup should they enter with the username listed.

If you’re new to our cup competitions, read on for an FAQ, offering all the details.

How do the cup competitions work?

The FFS Cup is very similar to the Fantasy Premier League’s own 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 FPL rankings after the tie will progress.

When do they start?

The qualifying round for both Cups will take place in Gameweek 29, with the first round running in Gameweek 30.

Fantasy managers can enter their teams from now right up to 10.30am on Monday March 27, when we’ll stop entry and make the first round draws shortly after.

The first round will consist of 512 teams and, as usual, all the previous winners who enter will gain a bye into the first round draw, where they will join the top scorers from Gameweek 29.

Previous winners must enter with the same usernames listed above to gain their bye.

How do I enter?

Enter the open-to-all FFS Cup via the entry form here.

Enter the open-to-all FFS Members Cup via the entry form here. This form is only visible to Members and you will need to log into the members area to view the form.

You will be sent a confirmation email to verify your entry and you’ll be asked to confirm your FPL team id at the point of entry – please be sure to click the link to verify that your team is correct before confirming. If you FPL team is incorrectly entered, we cannot amend this at a later date.

You entry is only confirmed once you have confirmed your FPL team Id as part of the process.

To check that you’re entered correctly, please scan the list of entries.

The open-to-all FFS Cup list is here.

The Members FFS Cup list is here.

How do I find my FPL team Id?

Your FPL Id is your unique Id for your FPL team. This is found via your Gameweek History page – the link to which is found in the right hand menu under your FPL team strip. When you visit your Gameweek History you will see a number in the URL (as opposed to the XXX below).

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/entry/XXX/history

Place this 1-7 digit number or your Gameweek History URL in the FPL id field on the entry form.

When will I find out if I’ve qualified?

Results from the qualifying round cups will be published shortly after March 27 and then weekly, after the completion of each Gameweek, from that point on.

What is the Gameweek Schedule?

Both these cup competitions will be played out according to the following Gameweek schedule: 

FFS Cups Round Dates
Qualifying – Gameweek 29

Round 1 – 512 teams – Gameweek 30
Round 2 – 256 teams – Gameweek 31
Round 3 – 128 teams – Gameweek 32
Round 4 – 64 teams – Gameweek 33
Round 5 – 32 teams – Gameweek 34
Round 6 – 16 teams – Gameweek 35
Quarter-Final – 8 teams – Gameweek 36
Semi-Finals – 4 teams – Gameweek 37
Final and third place play-off – 2 teams – Gameweek 38

When are the fixtures released?
The fixture list for each round will be published a day or two before each Gameweek deadline. The first round draw will be made and published shortly after March 27.

Prizes

Overall prizes

1st Place: £200 Amazon voucher
2nd Place: £100 Voucher
3rd Place: £50 Voucher

Do I have to enter if I’m previous winner?

Yes, because your FPL team ID will have changed, we will need to record your entry again. A a previous winner, you will be given a bye to the first round proper.

Do I need to be registered with Fantasy Football Scout?

We ask you to supply a FFScout username so we can feature you, as a member of our community, in any articles associated with the tournament. Ideally, you will already have a username with us but this is not essential to enter. You must, however, supply a username for the purpose of the tournament so you can be identified in articles. You must not change this username throughout the course of the tournament, should you do so without permission, or should you enter multiple teams or if your FFS account comes under moderation for any reason, we reserve the right to remove you from a tournament at any stage.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

896 Comments Post a Comment
  1. zotter
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Am I right in saying 34 doubles will likely be saints and loser of tonight match. Along with their opponents.

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Only if GW34 postponed matches are moved to midweek, Saints also have two other games that could be rearranged for midweek in GW34.

    2. Morph - Unbelievable Geoff
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Soton can only have a DGW if Chelsea lose as they are scheduled to play them in GW34.

    3. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sorry I misread the question.

      If Chelsea win tonight their game with Southampton in GW34 will be posponed, so Saints are unlikely to have a DGW. However United will probably have DGW's in GW34 and GW37.

      If United win Saints will play Chelsea on the weekend of GW34, and probably either United or Arsenal in midweek as a DGW.
      Chelsea could also have a DGW if the Watford game is rearranged for that GW rather than GW37.

  2. AntonioKante
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Holmes i select the pic on gravatar how do i get it here? thanks in advance 🙂

    1. AntonioKante
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      *selected

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Email Id of gravatar and FFS should be same... Just upload, crop and rate as G. Done

    3. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Use the same email as this sight. Set it as your gravatar on that site with rating G

  3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I went to the dentist earlier, and my gravatar appeared on their system in the top left on my records. They thought it was hilarious.

    Son on pens for Spurs if Janssen isn't on the pitch?

    1. AntonioKante
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Dude how to upload our gravatar on ffs?

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Oooo good question. If janssen starts then he takes them I guess but that's if he starts.

      If he doesn't start I reckon son is up next or maybe eriksen.

  4. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Why is gabiadini getting so much love? Hes got horrible fixtures coming up. Yes I understand he has dgws and is in form but what's the point when they're bad fixtures

    Someone like Deeney is more of a sensible transfer. In form and good fixture too

    1. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      30-33 are great fixtures

      1. Speédy
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        This

    2. Sp0rting
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      You're half right.

      Gabbia-Deeny!

    3. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Gabi - in form good fixtures since 30, imo better team

      1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Deeney is more than matching gabbiadini atm and has better fixtures

    4. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Defoe is better than the two mentioned here

  5. AA33
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    While registering for FFS Cup, is it necessary that we should register only with the username with which we signed, or can we register with our display name as well?

    1. Sp0rting
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Is that not the same?

      Or did you register with something like CuddlyBunny69?

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I have done with display name

    3. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No it's different. My display name has an additional 'FCB Champion' when compared to my username with which I signed

      1. AA33
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Reply for Sporting

        1. Sp0rting
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Your forum display name should be fine.

          I use that instead of my official FFS sign up name.

          1. AA33
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks Sporting! 🙂

    4. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Display name is fine too

      "Your FFS Name is the username used on the site - the username you registered with when signing up to Fantasy Football Scout. Alternatively, you can submit your current Nickname used when posting comments.''

      1. AA33
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks Lawro! 🙂

  6. Sp0rting
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Just Lala -> Alli for me this week.

    Hits are tempting to get rid of Brunt or Friend but I'm resisting so far.

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah I'm thinking coutihno to Alli.

      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        why? Pool LOVE playing against City, who won't keep a clean sheet to them in a million years

        that move is more sideways than a crab

        1. zotter
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Lallana isn't getting involved now though. Some logic to keeping Coutinho who loves city

          1. DA Minnion (Former great)
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Something not adding for for me with coutihno. Not even to make 60 minutes this weekend with them chasing the game and to be replaced by a 17 year old. Don't think he's a great option. Could be wrong though.

          2. The Hindu Monkey
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah lallana I would probably bomb granted

        2. DA Minnion (Former great)
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          It's not a sideways move at all. I don't want 2 pool mids and spurs have great fixtures coming up. Thanks for your interest though.

  7. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Evening.

    Foster Pickford
    Coleman Baines Alonso Lovren Pieters
    Siggy Pedro Mane Carroll N'Diaye
    Kane Llorente Lukaku

    1 FT 5.3 ITB

    Was supposed to upgrade N'Diaye obviously but the injuries are killing me.

    What now?

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Kane and Ndiaye to Costa Alli

      1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Ta. Could work.

  8. Scratch
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    How come Baines is still flagged when a couple days ago Koeman said he was fine and will play against Hull ?

    1. Sp0rting
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Waiting for the official pressers I suppose

    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Quite

      or Snodgrass not flagged at all, despite clearly being injured and rated 50 50

      flagging this season in a nutshell

      dire

      1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, pathetic. Like Kane scoring a hat-trick while still flagged on FPL.

  9. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    I've not seen anyone on here really make the case that Spurs will struggle without Kane on here yet.

    Are we just assuming they're good enough to crush those in their path without their star striker, who was in absolute red hot form?

    Saints will give them a real go and I'm inclined to wait and see on that fixture prior to an international break before diving headlong in to their midfield.

    1. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Good point sir

    2. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      ' Keep what you have,don't buy new' theory

      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        yes this

        wouldn't get rid obviously, but just can't understand the herd like mentality to buy them post Kanegate

        And Millwall is no benchmark. They completely gave up second half.

    3. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Agree. But I won't remove the spurs mid I have only because of this.

    4. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Son is decent finisher, that's all they need up top. Even Alli played the 2nd striker role with Kane on the flank(!), just his finishing is awful.

    5. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Spurs other players are easier to mark without Kane.

  10. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Which is the best to do?

    A) brunt to Davies (FT)
    B) llorente and Tarroll to Barnes and Antonio (-4) (switchd of formation)
    C) take -8 hit and do both

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Just A I think

      I would be inclined to play Carroll against Bournemouth

      they just don't do low scoring matches

    2. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

  11. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Ok, how about;

    Brunt, Snodgrass and Kane to Vertonghen, Sanchez and Gabbadini?

    Minus 4.

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yep

    2. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Just do the last two for now

  12. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What to do this week? 1FT 2.3ITB

    Courtois Pickford
    Baines Maguire McAuley Holebas Pieters
    Mane Coutinho Sterling Siggy De Roon
    Aguero Lukaku Llorente

    Any Suggestions?

    Cheers

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Cout to hazard

    2. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Pieters>Walker?

  13. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    FA cup draw before or after the game?

    1. AntonioKante
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      right after the game

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure, but definitely at McAuley's house.

      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        With him scoring the winner for United after Mark and Andy decide he touched it

  14. AntonioKante
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Alex Hunter to start as a striker for united? :O

  15. Dele
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What's this about Coutinho having good stats against City? Will the old Coutinho ever return this season?

    Mane & Coutinho, the obvious would be to keep Mane. Surely Coutinho can cause as much damage on his day? Cream always rises to the top...

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Liverpool next two games are kind of favourable in a bizarre way. City and Everton.

      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        this

        expect him to deliver

        he's too good to keep playing like this and was awesome against Spurs

        just loves a big match

        1. Dele
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Would you keep Coutinho over Mane to free up funds?

          1. The Hindu Monkey
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            No

            not if had both

            which I do actually

            and keeping them both for City game

            granted I have Snodgrass, Rondon and Kane to worry about so little choice!

            1. zotter
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              I would sell Coutinho soon. But no need to knee jerk now

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Forget about coutinho. Saving himself for Barca transfer in the summer

      1. Dele
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Am I the only one who thinks Mane is too much for what he offers? Very hot and cold, the occasional big haul.

        1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          That's what you want if it works out as more points in the long run.

        2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Nah. Mane is a boss. Even when he doesn't produce. He never hides. Hes at the heart of what all Liverpool do.

        3. zotter
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          He has an amazing ppg ratio.

  16. makaveli123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Yes, Young and Rashford!

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      where is Young playing in that formation!!??

      1. zeepeee
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Looks like a 3-4-2-1 to me. Similar to the one they played against rostov.

      2. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Freedom of the pitch, classy player don't you know.

    2. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      5-2-2-1?

  17. Egyptian Giza
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    since it's my first year here, since the cup will start soon, are the posts all gonna be I have this team my opponent has this team, what should I change to beat him?

    1. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Very few posts

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Its just a bit of background fun. Of course its always better if you are up against someone you recognise.

    1. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Supporter TM??

  18. Knowledgeable meerkat
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    United going 5 at the back?

    Valencia, Jones rojo darmian Smalling

    Valencia could be on the wing I suppose

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Valencia and Darmiem (he of calamitous situations V WHU last season) are the wingbacks, back 3 of Smalling, Rogo and Jones.

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Valencia on the wing most likely

  19. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Who is the GOAT of fpl?

    IMO it's really tough between The old aguero, Suarez and sanchez

    1. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      lampard

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Lampard Suarez bale

    3. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Henry. Simple.

    4. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      RVP was a permanent captaincy choice for a few seasons 😆

      1. zotter
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        No. Only two. Last at arsenal. First at United

      2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        When fit!

    5. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ronaldo for last three seasons too

    6. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Torres, for a couple of years

    7. Fergies fledgling
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      RVP and Kun in RVp's first season at Utd. Alternate (c) every week pretty much guaranteed at least a goal / brace.

    8. Demí
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ronaldo

  20. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    De Gea, Valencia, Jones, Smalling, Rojo, Darmian, Herrera, Pogba, Young, Mkhi, Rashford

    1. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hahahaha mourinho doesn't care if rashford is ill. Literally dragged the kid out of bed

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Rashford was never ill

        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Nah man, Rashford is the illlest. You get me blud.

        2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yes he was

          1. Fred54
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Nothing but a bit of Calpol won't solve.

    2. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      "You can't be counter-attacked, if you don't attack"

    3. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Looks like 3-4-3 😮

  21. Sillet Bang
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Heaton
    Rojo Mawson Coleman
    Hazard Sanchez Siggy Sterling Alli
    Costa Lukaku

    Jak Gabbi Maculey Stephens

    0.1 banked

    Any good going forward?

    1. zeepeee
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Great squad, im heading towards your team!

      1. Sillet Bang
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers

    2. Totally !rre!evant
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Great team. Consider Hazard to Mane and Rojo to Valencia?

  22. dhamphiir
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Chelsea team tonight: Courtois; Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Cahill (c); Moses, Kante, Matic, Alonso; Willian, Diego Costa, Hazard. #CHEMUN

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Conte is such a hard arse.

  23. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Any news on Llorente?

  24. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A) Coutinho +King/Llorente rotation
    B) Mané+King and Diomande fodder

    1. Dacra
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

  25. Dacra
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Free transfer, Coutinho to Sanchez or Brunt to Valencia?

    1. Carlton P
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B to V

  26. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    So Bailly is not nailed on anymore?

    1. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Between the League, Europa and FA Cup, the FA Cup is United's lowest priority. I wouldn't read anything into tonight's line up.

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Hmm, yeah. Guess I'll know at the weekend.

  27. Carlton P
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What to do?save?
    Foster / Pickford
    Alonso / Baines / Coleman / brunt / mawson
    Alli / erik / cout / mane / sig
    Llorente / Andy c / Lukaku
    2.5ITB

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I would do cout to hazard

  28. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Do you think Funes Mori will start this GW?

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      50-50. Jags played well and they kept a clean sheet.

  29. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Play Jaku or Valdes this week?

    1. zotter
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Valdes