FFS Cup

Fantasy Football Scout Cups – First Round Draws

The waiting is finally over and we are pleased to roll out the first round draws for the Fantasy Football Scout Cup XII as well as our Members Cup VI. For those who submitted their teams for the Gameweek 22 qualifying round, read on to discover if you made the cut as we assess some of the standout match ups to take place in the first rounds during Gameweek 23.

The cut off score in the Fantasy Football Scout Cup was 68 points, which was an impressive 22 points above the overall Gameweek 22 average. With an overall placing of 323,252 ComeonSpurs is the lowest-ranked player with that score to make the cut.

The high qualifying score means some high-flying Fantasy managers fell by the wayside. This includes CTreacy, the current leader of the FFScout league and 11th placed in the overall ranking, who missed the cut by three points.

Luckily for reigning champion Mark, who scored 55 points in Gameweek 22, all former winners get a bye into the first round. He faces a tough tie against The Quarrymen, who is ranked 103,471 places above him.

Amongst our other former winners Gribude takes on Wheato, mch faces DK5, donnellyc squares up to plummo, Jonty (that’s me) has an encounter with ftnc, while CMIFLFC has a match up with Edmond.

Another former winner, sleepingmaster, will take on community regular Parm.

Meanwhile, Tdubb05 faces Martinp, Wild Rover meets Keith Renouard and Gooner Dave will be hoping his experience of winning the competition will see off Hazardous Blue. Finally among our winners, Ninja Fit Saints takes on Hellraisers.

Other key ties include Sanoj85’s contest against former FPL champion Tom Fenley, while garpheet is another to draw a short straw as he prepares to do battle with Simon March (Dufflinks), the reigning FPL champion.

The highest ranked qualifier is Lexon39, who is 49 in the world and progressed with a score of 79. He faces The dude – Brighton fan in round one.

The full first round draw of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup can be found here.

The cut off score in the Members Cup was also 68. Those with more than that score or with 68 and a rank below 84,590 progress to round one.

With a rank of 133, Albana City is the highest placed manager in the competition and faces Carlton Palmer in round one.

Amongst our former winners Acquafresca takes on Genovoze, while Trigg meets Jimgranty.

Other notable encounters in the Members Cup include Tom Fenley’s clash with community regular S Kuqi, while I face another notable community member Bowstring the Carp.

The Members Cup qualifying round’s highest scorer Facer, who notched an impressive 102 points in Gameweek 22, takes on Somewhatpleasing.

The full first round draw of the Members Cup can be found here.

If you’re looking for more information on the cup schedule and prizes available, click this link for a more thorough rundown.

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  1. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Bring it on SweetPea.....

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      That's my regular chat up line.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I'm also hoping to get lucky.....

  2. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    So Kolorav out or not?

    1. VS10_
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Pellegrini press conference tomorrow.

  3. Mr Alex
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    I really like Everton's fixtures; basically all their games on paper hold great CS potential, bar a week or two, until roughly gameweek 30. I fancy buying Jagielka myself, but do we really think they're going to be able to keep CS's over these games? I just have little confidence in them defensively, they can concede vs anyone at anytime.

    1. rozzo
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Everton dont focus at all on defending. Its all out attack at all times which means they have one of the poorest defences in the league.

    2. Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Defensively they are complete pish, so I think you're buying Jags/Baines for their attacking potential. Cleanie us a bonus.

      1. Mr Alex
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Yeh don't really want to buy them for that reason so think il keep away.

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      they had a brilliant run gw 11-18 and conceded in every game but 1 (villa)

      1. Mr Alex
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Yeh this is the thing. Might just keep away.

    4. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Just get Baines then and don't worry about CS so much

  4. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Bottomed (turns out I cant count)

    Proposed changes to the Members area

    Comparison Tool: Remove all special lettering making it simpler to search for players like Alexis Sanchez

    Matches: Sort by GW in descending order (most recent GW first)

    Team stats: Add an additional filter for home and away. Allowing you search team stats for the previous 4 home matches

    Anything other improvements you can see?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Completely agree. Annoying that I can't filter just last 4 away games for example.

    2. BabyB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      sounds good.

      I'd like a couple of graphical options. Say, looking at a player and his shots on target week by week as opposed to an average value over a range. Would make it easier to spot trends in player form without recreating multiple ranges.

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      ability to compare more than just 2 players, 3 or 4 at a time

      possibly the ability to focus in on comparing specific key stats

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I sometimes find myself deciding between 3 or 4 players for a specific position. Would be nice to have an option to compare them all at once rather than compare 2 then go back and compare the one with the better stats against another

      2. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        That would be great addition

      3. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I like this as well! 🙂

    4. Kloppelganger
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Comparison tool: when 'Range' for player 1 is selected, it should be auto-selected (but still changeable) in Range 2.

      1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Agree with this!

    5. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Agree with everything KoL 🙂

    6. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Sounds good!

  5. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Good to see the draws.
    Likely not to make the 2nd round in either.

    1. Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      No worries for me, easy tie against a 700k+ ranked,......, oh hold on he scored over 90pts this week. I'm scared, hold me 🙁

    2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't say that TM

  6. JAC THE CAT
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Does Stanislas starting spot look under threat?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I imagine so.

      Unless he has changed ...

  7. St. Joseph
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    West ham always get points against big teams this season
    Wondering why kun on to of the captain poll..?

    1. St. Joseph
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      On top*

    2. 1zverGGademN
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I'm annoyed too considering his poor stats away at london grounds

    3. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Cos he's back baby!!!

    4. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      its not really a matter of which team gets the points though but rather who scores the goals.
      but i get your point.

  8. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    AP: Gayle has trained very well, but won't be involved this week. We'll have the same squad as against Man City.

  9. Woy of the Wovers
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Can't find my team in either draw? Scored 74 and checked my name was on the list 🙁

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Control + F = type Woy

      Your opponent in members cup:

      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/11067/history/

      1. Woy
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        🙁 I did the Ctrl F but to no avail

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          🙁

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Look again 😉

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks guys.

  10. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Doosra, are you around? Just wanted to know if Reid is due to start this weekend?

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      He answered yes yesterday

  11. Cradders
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Is this G2G??

    Schmeichel (Butland)
    Bellerin, Dawson, Rose (Williams, S.Taylor)
    Eriksen, Ozil, Mahrez, Payet (KDB)
    LUkaku, Kane (c), Ighalo??

    1FT - 0.8m ITB

    Very likely to save it but any options would be considered

    1. Harvey Spector
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Play AOA

      1. Cradders
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Used it plus I don't rate KDB away from home either

  12. Demí
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    @MR_LWMedia 9m9 minutes ago

    AP: Wayne Hennessey will play Saturday. We have not let him hide away from the mistakes.

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Cool

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      😎

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      😎

    4. Pasqualinho
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I can't help but think this is a mistake. Sure, play him v Man City so as not to destroy his confidence, but he's going to be nervous and that will permeate to the whole Palace defence. I think it would be better to take him out of the firing line and bring him back in later with a clean slate.

    5. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      More mistakes incoming?

  13. The Wise Owl
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    I like my opponents for both cups, could be really interesting.

  14. Harvey Spector
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Daniels or Jagielka?
    Mirallas or Barkley?

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Jags & Barks

    2. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Daniels for price and potential returns.

      Jagielka for potential future clean sheets.

      Mirralas for form but a rotation risk.

      Barkley for potential goal threat.

      I say Jagielka and Barkley.

      1. Harvey Spector
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I'll have to sell Walker if I have to get Jagielka otherwise I can sell Rangel and get in Daniels. I'm not sold on Walkers chances of playing this week considering Trippiers form and that Walker played mid week.

  15. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Zarate set to join Fiorentina?

  16. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    AP: Hennessey will play Saturday, but he's battered and bruised. We've not let him hide, you can't bury your head in the sand.

    1. Woy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Good management right there imo

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        +1

      2. The Wise Owl
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Should have let Mahrez keep the penalties, poor boy has lost his confidence.

      3. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Another pasting won't help 😉

    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      "hold on... somethings happening here, looks like a frustrated Speroni is burying Hennessey's head in the sand"

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        "The rest of Hennessey should still be good to start on Saturday"

        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Are we getting a comment from Pardew, yes, Alan? "I fully expect that the headless Hennessey is just as good as he was with the head on his shoulders, this is not a problem for us..." So, good listeners, Alan Pardew has spoken, and we end reporting from the Selhurst Park.

  17. Harvey Spector
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Aguero the safer option for captain as Swansea have a "new manager, point to prove, will keep things tight and all that"..

    1. Harvey Spector
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      *if compared to Lukaku..

    2. VS10_
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      But how is their away form and West Ham have been good against big teams.

      1. Harvey Spector
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        True but they have also conceded against big teams. And when Mirallas plays, Lukaku's efficiency in front of goal goes down.

    3. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I say Kane is a good shout this GW.

      1. Harvey Spector
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I think Crystal Palace will tighten things up after that humiliating loss.

        1. The Wise Owl
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          I don't know. They beat Leicester with such ferocity I think their run will continue.

      2. Cradders
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        This

      3. Scratch
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Agree. Palace have lost all their London derbies bar one this season. Haven't even scored in the league since before Christmas. Pardew's teams always seem to tail off at this time of the season

  18. mad_beer ✅
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Kun is making my life a misery.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      If ya can't beat em......

  19. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Feeling confident of getting Payet for this gw. City was lucky not to concede 1-2 goals against Palace.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Yup I'm a happy Payet camper.

      He'll definitely return points this week. Like, definitely. It's already a certainty.

  20. Japan Boy
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    68 and didn't qualify for either cup, gutting

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Know what's even more gutting?

      Getting 46 and not qualifying.
      You can give me 24 extra points if ya want to like....

      1. Japan Boy
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I'm alright thanks need every point I can get to improve my rank which screwed me

  21. La vida FPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    So I'm thinking:

    KDB > Firmino
    Costa > Aguero

    For free. All good?

    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Yep.

    2. VS10_
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Firmino is a punt but if you like him then go for it.

    3. ShaunGoater123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      no other way to get Aguero without getting rid of KDB?

  22. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Rate these defenders from top to bottom. This is my order.

    Evans (AVL)
    Moreno (nor)
    Toby (cpl)
    Bellerin (CHE)
    Targett (mun)

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      for this gw or for long term?

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        This GW

    2. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      For this week I would play

      Evans
      Moreno
      Bellerin

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Actually play Toby ahead of Moreno.

        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          So your final 3 would be?

      2. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Really? Arsenal over Spurs?

    3. Scratch
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Toby ahead of Moreno

    4. VS10_
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Toby
      Evans
      Bellerin/Moreno
      Targett

    5. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go with that order

    6. Pasqualinho
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Moreno down to fourth for me. Norwich have only failed to score once at home. Palace are rallying around Hennessey so they will be ultra-cautious, as will Arsenal at home, because in big matches like these, they always are.

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        I fancy a Moreno goal.

        1. Pasqualinho
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Well, that's a flair choice, right there. It's about a 9/1 shot for that - but its got to happen at some point. Bear in mind also that Toby's the same odds for a goal, Bellerin further out.

  23. Adds04
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    What are the chances of a double game week in week 25, I have 2 free transfers this week and is it worth saving one of them if it happens?

    1. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      That's what I'm doing. Everton look most likely as they are playing Liverpool in GW27 so have two chances of not playing. Can't see any other weeks they could play it with Liverpool being in Europa still

  24. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Hennessey plays

    Kane c

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Hennessey > Kane

  25. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Any reason for me not to pull the trigger on

    Kolarov > Daniels ?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Nope.

    2. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. Bournemouth defence is still sh!it and Daniels won't get pens every gw

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers kuqi. But I need a cheap downgrade. And Daniels has attacking potential.
        Makes sense?

        My other defenders are

        Toby. Bellerin. Moreno. Ward

        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          You can play Toby Bellerin Moreno this GW.

          Targett is a good option which gives you funds for Alexis soon.

        2. che
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          PVA

        3. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 5 months ago

          Looks good move then. Go for it

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        He will this week though 😉

    3. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      None.

    4. Adds04
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      The problem for me is you play home every week and you get 2/1 point for most of the time or you put him on the bench and miss the odd attacking points? No point for me

  26. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Lyonnais, bring it on! I'm ready to rock and roll!

    2 Liverpool players.

    1. Lyonnais
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Our teams are very similar, but I think your squad is slightly better for this week. Need to get the right player in for Sigurdsson to have a chance.

  27. Ashwatts93
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Captaining Lukaku over Aguero based on Lukaku plays after aguero , seems like a bad strategy but has worked for me this year

    1. VS10_
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      I have captained Lukaku 3 times this season and he is yet to let me down so I trust him. 🙂

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      That's not a strategy at all.. That's like saying you'll captain the player that comes first alphabetically..

      Vardy wouldn't have helped ya much, but Aguero and Alli... 😛

      1. Ashwatts93
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Butland (cech)

        Alderwierld Bellerin Azpi Dann (Dawson )

        Ali Arnie Ayew barkley (Albrighton)

        Aguero (Ayoze) Deeney

        Pretty good for ABCD 😉

  28. Adds04
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    I want rid of kolarov who to change to, money no object but cheaper the better

    1. AxeMinion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Baines

      1. Ste Wilkinson
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        this

  29. AxeMinion
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Who gets more points for the remainder of the season?

    A) Ozil & Ighalo

    B) Henderson & Kane

    ??

    1. Adds04
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Kane but not Henderson there must be better then that for the money

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      A by a long shot but not sure how you'd compare these...

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Oops... Misread Henderson for Hennessey 😆

      2. AxeMinion
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Lol yeah it's basically a question of Lukaku-Aguero-Kane (Henderson) or Lukaku-Aguero-Ighalo (Ozil/Sanchez)

  30. Art Vandelay
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 5 months ago

    Gutted to have missed out with 66. Will have to concentrate on the league and console myself with my 1.5k OR. # bitterbutnobeaten

    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 5 months ago

      Great season mate.

      1. Art Vandelay
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

        I'm worried the early cup exit might knock the lads' confidence but trying to stay strong.