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With less than 48 hours left until the season gets underway, weโ€™re rolling out a reminder of our Sky Fantasy Football league for 2015/16. Having won the League of Leagues for the past three years, weโ€™re looking to defend our crown and make it four seasons running come next May.

Over the summer, weโ€™ve commissioned our resident Sky Sports expert d1sable to pen a number of articles for your perusal which will hopefully aid your quest for a lofty finish.

First of all, we analysed the Sky Sports Player List. Breaking it down by position, we assessed whatโ€™s on offer amongst the Goalkeepers, Defenders, Midfielders and Forwards.

Weโ€™ve also cast a close eye over the numerous Formations available to Fantasy managers and looked at the most successful set-ups in the season gone by.

After that, we delved into the Man of the Match data, looking at both the players and positions which are likeliest to benefit from the watching Sky Sports reporters. With that in mind, we also predicted who we think will be rewarded this time out.

Earlier this week, D1sable also went back over the Captaincy rules and highlighted what he considers to be the best armband tactics for the opening couple of months.

Tomorrow, heโ€™ll return with his new team ahead of Gameweek 1 to help guide you through the first round of fixtures.

If youโ€™re looking to get involved, weโ€™ve set up an official Fantasy Football Scout league โ€“ the name is FFScout and the pin number to join is 8009000.

Once again, thereโ€™s a cool ยฃ1,000 to the Fantasy manager who finished at the summit of the Scout league. Last season, the Scout League winner Geoff Pryor also clinched the overall top spot and walked away ยฃ30,000 richer.

Weโ€™ve set up a community article to exclusively deal with Sky Sports Fantasy teams. Those looking to get involved with the discussion should click this link.

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  1. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    SOT team today?

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You dont wanna know

    2. Benali
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      (4-2-3-1) Stek; Martina, Fonte, Caulker, Targett; Wanyama, Davis, Ward-Prowse, Mane, Tadic; Pelle

      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Targett has been released

      2. Benali
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry, \yoshida in place of Targett. Fail.

      3. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Isn't Yoshida there?

      4. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        So basically Clasie and Cedric the new boys well rested.

        1. Benali
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Clasie (hamstring) should be ok for Sunday

        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          and Targett

  2. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Mane fail ๐Ÿ™

  3. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Use the comparison tool and compare Mane and Pelle's away game stats. Lol.

    1. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Manè wins the comparison.

    2. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Someone just mentioned that Pelle has 1 away PL goal, that swings it atm

  4. Sergeant Garcia
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    This Pelle chap is proving difficult to resist. What a preseason is he having...

    1. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Frankly he just ran out of gas last year.
      Haven't looked but, I'd guess he was Tops for mins logged amongst Strikers last year.
      He also had a blistering start v. some of the weaker team last season too.

      1. Sergeant Garcia
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I'll start with him and have the 0.5 in the bank for when benteke explodes (could be vs stoke though :p)

        1. OShaughnessy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Liv home to Bou GW2...
          So that's gonna be a tough call.
          Ben v. Pel

          1. Sergeant Garcia
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            True, damn this tinkering.

            1. OShaughnessy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Remember, its always easier to start expensive & shift down than it is to go the other way...

              Your idea to bank a lil cash works too but, don't go spending it on candy in GW2!

    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Doing well in preseason is a classic donkey striker trick.

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Hahah ๐Ÿ˜€

      2. Huddersfield
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        THIS

      3. Sergeant Garcia
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        If he scores a brace against Newcastle I'll bang my head against the wall though :p

      4. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Haha so much this

      5. OShaughnessy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Guessing you didn't hop on him for his 6 goals in 6 games run & in turn, captain him home to QPR then?

        Kind of a Donkey Manager move not to if you ask me...

  5. Wet Bandits
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Its My First year so any help would be great. 1m ITB

    Ruddy/Hennesey

    Azp/Mert/Cedric/Huth/Baker

    Haz/Sterling/Depay/Frimino/Hoolahan

    Pelle/Sakho/Giroud

    1. The Generalator
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      great start! good balance
      unsure of Giroood's game time

      1. Wet Bandits
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah i was looking at ways of changing him and keeping the balance. Is It worth working Rooney in there and getting rid of Giroud and Depay?

      2. Wet Bandits
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ruddy/Hennesey

        Azp/Mert/Cedric/Huth/Baker

        Haz/Sterling/Depay/Hendo/Hoolahan

        Pelle/Sakho/Rooney

        only 0.5 in the bank... another 4m Def rather than baker?

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Too many punts in midfield. Baker needs to go.

      1. OShaughnessy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        And so does Giroud.
        Gotta.rosters starters esp at that price.

    3. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Punty town!

      Giroud, Baker, Firmino all question marks.

    4. Sergeant Garcia
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Dont get Firminho at the start. He isnt match fit for the first gameweeks...

  6. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Is Cedric white & gold or blue & black?

  7. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    How do I get on dugout fc drafts?

    Can't confirm the page where names and badges are done?

    Where the feck is that next/select button?

  8. Bellerinmondo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Coates or Gomez ? (As Panti owner)

    1. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Coates = Safer
      Gomez = Riskier

      I'd double up w/ Sun fixtures.

      (Note: I own both. ๐Ÿ™‚ )

      1. Bellerinmondo
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers

  9. Jayblue
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    A. Pelle+mahrez
    B. Wickham+mane

    1. Frip
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Pelle/Mahrez. Mane is great but Wickham eh

  10. Huddersfield
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Ruddessey

    Coates Mert Wolf Monreal Huth

    Ozil Haz Mané Mahrez Gnabry

    Kane Tekkers Rooney

    G2G ?

    1. Huddersfield
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      0.5 ITB

    2. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Gnabry?

      1. Huddersfield
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        WBA half season loan

  11. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Calm down. Kouman are resting Cedric and Targett because they will have so much attacking duties at Sunday. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    1. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Targett out there
      Cedric just not nailed
      Full strength team tonight

      And all that...

    2. Thegermanbitch
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Are you sure..?

  12. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Just a word in edgewise.

    Walcott won't travel with the rest of the Arsenal team in for GW 1. Bookmark this.

    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Of course he would to the emirates stadium. Joke fail

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        ๐Ÿ™

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Just tell me when to lol

    3. Velocity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Y?

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        home game ๐Ÿ˜

  13. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Pelle or lukaku?

    1. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Lukaku if fit.

  14. Velocity
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    What channel is S'hampton on?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      BT

      1. Velocity
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I have quality stream but not sure what language this is.

  15. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Mane not interested

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I just got rid.

    2. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Brought Depay in for him last night.

  16. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    A: Pelle, Ritchie, Kosc

    B: Sakho, Mane, Bellerin

    ?

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A.

    2. JK - Cønt โญ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      B IMO

    3. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      B:

  17. Sánchez
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I have Butland but am not keenon a previous backup keeper managed by mark hughes.

    In 2012/13, QPR signed Rob Green in the summer from West Ham after getting promoted. I thought "promoted ambitious side, 4.5 keeper, rotates with Vorm well, former international, clearly signed for experience in premier league, I'll have some of that."

    Despitehim only signing that summer, Julio Cesar then arrived before the window closed and i had to waste a transferon a 4.5 keeper swap.

    Can we trust Hughes to not sign a keeper to replace Begovic as no.1?

    I still hate him for the Green-Cesar thing

    1. JK - Cønt โญ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He's already signed Given and confirmed Butland as number 1

  18. Sleep Talk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Oh man, I have first pick in my draft in 30 minutes.

    Quick!. Aguero or Hazard?

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Haz

    2. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero

      Always a top striker

      Tough to get a great forward line in draft format
      But Easier to fill a midfield
      No problems to pick a defence at all (no higher than a 7 or 8th round pick)

    3. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Kun, Sleepy, Kun.

    4. Captain Goodwin
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Hazard, less likely to get injured over the season and will score a similar number points (maybe a little less) when fully fit

    5. Huddersfield
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      KUN

    6. Skipdipper
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Kun

    7. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Good thing you all agree with my shortlist. Aguero it is! Cheers

  19. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Dugout FC Draft?

    I wrote a Dugout Summary & Strategies Review last weekend after my draft. Highly recommend you check it out before you draft today.

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/07/31/preparing-for-draft-day/?hc_page=1#hc_comment_10680252

    1. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      How to get onto the next page after the badge and team name page?

      1. RubeRx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Not sure I understand, in order to start your shorlist you have click the Enter Draft Room logo?

        1. pundit of punts
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I mean, how do i join the ffs league?

          1. Whazza
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            search for leagues: Fantasy football scout and Press Join

    2. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      That was great advice, thanks Ruberx!

  20. GuillermoDickero
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    A or B??

    A) Benteke and Mane

    B) Pelle + Henderson (+1.5ITB)

    1. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. v12w12
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      B

    3. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A

  21. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Try reading the Tweets on the homepage before asking if there is any news on X or Y. If it's true and important it will be there ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Read a few posts before posting, you are the fifth person to ask that question on this page alone..

    Your post wasn't missed, it was ignored so stop reposting it! ๐Ÿ˜›

    Don't pretend you just found the site then post a pure FFS sheep team (filthy lurker)

    Stop posting pointless things like this.. No wonder the pages are flying ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Is there any news on him though?

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ask again on the next page

    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Furthermore, don't say this is your first RMT when it isn't. Your comment history is only a click away.

      Don't claim it's your last RMT either. At this stage it never is.

  22. Taribo West on a free
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Butland/Schmeichel
    Ivanovic/Clyne/Huth/Mings/Richards
    Walcott/Sterling/Milner/Mahrez/Fletcher
    Sakho/Rooney/Lukaku

    Thoughts?

    Lukaku is going to be Aguero by GW3

    1. Taribo West on a free
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'll come back later!

  23. Reus Krispies 11
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    What do you guys think? Any suggestions?

    Pants (Shcmeichel)
    Azpi Mertz Cedric (Huth) (Francis)
    Hazard Walcott Ozil Ritchie (Wanyama)
    Rooney Pelle Wilson

    1.5 ITB

  24. v12w12
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    A: Giroud
    B: Kane

    1. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      B by far.

  25. Ludo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    That was Pelle's first competitive goal away from home in 16 matches for Southampton.

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Back to reality...

    2. JK - Cønt โญ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      tbf it's come against an Eredivise team

      He knows that league well

  26. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    We need a Lucy analysis after this...

  27. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Wasn't Cedric shot by some American Dentist, not going to start tonight after that kind of injury.

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Je suis Cedric....

  28. Areid13
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    What's the news on Walcott starting?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      No news.

      1. Areid13
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        is he worth it?

  29. reason17
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Is Cedric being rested or has he fallen down the pecking order?

  30. Judeksi
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    why can't Koeman just take guys like Pelle, Mane and Tadic OUT? I'm sure he doesn't want any injuries or extra fatigue now..