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The FFS Cup – Sponsored by FanDuel – Fifth Round Draw

With a break in our open to all Fantasy Premier League cup competition during the midweek fixtures, we spend some time this evening to see who has made it through to fifth round, which takes place during Gameweek 17 this coming weekend.

A reminder that, for this latest contest, there are more than £1,000 worth of prizes for UK based entrants courtesy of our partner FanDuel, as well as £350 in Amazon vouchers to the top three managers at the end of the competition.

In addition the highest scoring manager each round wins a £30 FanDuel credit, with community regular Moin earning this prize after his 65 point Gameweek 15 haul. He next faces msq22 in round five.

The next four highest scoring managers in round four win a £10 FanDuel credit. These will be handed out to Pinky Unites, who scored 63, DJDave1979, who scored 61 along with twobitgooner, and BC1, Bashvilla, Hagop, who all hit the 60 point mark.

The highest placed manager left in the competition is 216 ranked Bacuna Matata, who along with Pink Unites, won a £30 FanDuel voucher for the top highest score back in the third round.

The unfortunate manager to face this early frontrunner to win the competition is lowlifegimpe, who is ranked 337,555.

In a closely fought contest, our only remaining Fantasy Football Scout staff representative, TorresMagic, has made it through to round five, after squeezing past Zambhino10 by just a single point.

The moderator has another tough encounter in store when he takes on Smooth Rossi, who at 6,687 in the overall rankings is more than 7,000 places above him.

Other eye catching ties taking place in round five include Funkyav’s clash with Big Phil Soccer Team and Cobberlsnz taking on Bash Villa, who incidentally sent me packing back in the first round.

The fourth round results can be found via this link, while the full fifth round draw can be found here.

Good luck to those still involved and if you would like more information on the schedule and prizes click this link.

FanDuel are kindly sponsoring this season’s FFS Cup Competitions.

You can register for a free account at FanDuel via this link.

When you sign up, enter the promo code “SCOUT” and FanDuel will refund your first paid entry fee, up to £10, as free entry credit if you miss out on a cash prize.

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4,133 Comments Post a Comment
  1. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Screw it. Its time for the first double hit of the season. Eriksen and Antonio in

    1. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Love it. Great top of page post.

    2. kenzo.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Antonio 4 yellows be careful

    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      nice. This is the week to take hits for those 2 players if I've ever seen one.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I disagree.

    4. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Who for?

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Austin Walcott can > eriksen Antonio diomande

    5. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I would not take a double hit for those 2.

      Do you have Kane?

      1. Kattdaddy_
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I think doubling up on Kane and erisken is the way , have a feeling they will score big these 2 game weeks

      2. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        yes. Antonio siggy better options?

  2. TheEgyptianKing
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Any changes I should do with this team?

    Pickford
    Mccauley - Pieters - Mccauley (Holebas, Amat)
    Firmino - Walcott - Hazard - Siggy (capoue)
    Costa - Kane (c) - Ihenacho

    1. What am I doing?
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Go big or go home right? 2xMcAuleys

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      gtg..nice team

    3. TheEgyptianKing
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Mccauley --> Lovren

      My mistake

    4. What am I doing?
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      G2G

  3. kenzo.
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Would you play Defoe ahead of any of these? If so who?
    A. Evans
    B. Koscielny
    C. Iheanacho

  4. chris.sheron2011
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Gud Sterling capoue Moses Sanchez
    Nacho Costa lukaku

    Still got some Aguero money sitting in the bank so so I bring Kane in for Nacho or Eriksen for Sterling ? Also considering Antonio in midfield with his fixtures.

  5. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Tell me some good Alonso stats, why should I get him in for a hit

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      use your member

      1. Captain Vantastic™
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I miss Doosra's tables 🙁

        1. Werkself
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Where's he gone?

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            twatter

            1. Werkself
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 6 months ago

              They aren't mutually exclusive. Is there more to it?

              1. noquarternt
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 6 months ago

                Think his communications have been limited before his upcoming trial.

                1. Werkself
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  7 years, 6 months ago

                  WTF?

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Midfielder with extra cleansheet points. Not a great player, but almost essential in fantasy land!

    3. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      One doesn't need stats where Alonso is concerned, just a TV 🙂

    4. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Can you see his GW point history?

  6. VFORVANDETA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    bench 1?

    zaha
    phillips

    1. Captain Vantastic™
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Zahaa

    2. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Z

    3. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      thanks..zaha it is..

  7. Mo Salah No Mane
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Please help guys

    Who should I play?
    A. Smith (lei)
    B. Holebas (mci)

    My gk is Foster(swa)
    Other 2 defenders I'm starting is Cedric(stk) and Vertonghen(hull)

    My other benched defender is Mcauley(swa) I don't wanna double up as I'm hoping siggy gets something and prefer holebas or Smith for attacking threat.

    Thanks in advance

    1. hixen
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Holebas

    2. VFORVANDETA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      a

    3. Mo Salah No Mane
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks guys.
      Anyone else your opinion would be appreciated

    4. We ain't got no histor…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      holebassss

  8. hixen
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    So, I'm somewhat tempted to do Firmino to Payet for -4. Is it worth it?

    1. McQueen
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I'd get Eriksen for free. Better stats and same fixtures.

      1. hixen
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Hmm, still need to spend -4 for Eriksen. But it's an interesting option

        1. McQueen
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Ah I see, you already did your transfer, thought you were short on funds and needed a hit to upgrade Firmino. TOT fixtures can't get better than next two. I like Payet, don't get me wrong, but don't trust West Ham just yet.

          Good luck with your decision.

    2. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yes.

    3. MDK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Two great home games for Payet

      1. ronty
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        same for Eriksen

  9. zakard
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Hi !

    Play one
    1) Allen
    2) Philips

    Play two
    À) mcauley
    B) cedric
    C) amat
    D) pieters

    Thx !!

    1. McQueen
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      2 A B

    2. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      2A

      1. Werkself
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        2AD

    3. We ain't got no histor…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      2 A B

  10. George James
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Which one for Firminio? (I have Kane)

    A) Eriksen
    B) Payet

    which one to play?

    1) Cech
    2) Pickford

    1. TheEgyptianKing
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Payet
      Cech

    2. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A1

    3. What am I doing?
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B1

    4. We ain't got no histor…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      B1

  11. TheEgyptianKing
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Would you do Lovren to

    i) Alonso
    ii) Bellerin
    iii) Someone else
    iv) No one

    (No hit)

    1. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      i

    2. What am I doing?
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      i

    3. We ain't got no histor…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso is essential.

    4. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso

  12. adam28193
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Did Diomande, Firmino and Shawcross to Kane, de roon and Jones for a -8 changing to 3-4-3 and captaining Kane.. Big error?

    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. Best to ask before not after 😉

      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        A Kane hattie and you're a genius. Funny old game isn't it. Fine margins between success and failure, Maverick and casual. Only time will tell. Good luck.

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Better structure should pay off longterm. I got in Jones for Fuchs.

    3. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Why ask? Forward from here.

  13. TheEgyptianKing
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    The reason firmino is playing awful right now is due to being played oop, he is playing LW when his best position is upfront

    He hasnt got the pace to play there, but Origi is currently playing well upfront

    I have a feeling tho they will be swapped today and RF back upfront, which could mean a return in points

    Id still however bring in Payet/Eriksen

    1. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      That would make me unhappy as that's why I transferred Firmino out and brought Origi in...

  14. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    ok, let's do this

    Heaton
    Holebas Evans Barragan
    Hazard Alexis Antonio Siggurdson
    Kane Origi Costa

    Pickford Capoue Williams Amat

    0.8m itb

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      *2.1m itb

    2. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Williams to Alonso worth a hit?

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        yes, but not for me this week. Antonio is my -4.

        1. ANON.
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          I would do it now to avoid playing Holebas, even if it doesn't make up the 4 points you still have the value of the extra transfer next week

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Holebas vs City.

            Juicy.

            😉

    3. We ain't got no histor…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Upgrade Williams to Alder/Bellerin??

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Alonso in next week.

      2. McQueen
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        I think he's short for all of them.

        1. We ain't got no histor…
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          Alonso/Toby can likely get a score between 6-10 this week, considering the CS and attacking returns. Will pay of the -4 you'll take, wud suggest to do it

          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Holebas could as well vs that City defence. They are a bunch of clowns.

    4. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Nice midfield 🙂

    5. We ain't got no histor…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso/Toby can easily score 6-10 this week considering a CS and attacking returns. It'll pay off the -4 ull take for them, wud suggest do it.

      1. We ain't got no histor…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Oops posted twice. Apologies

    6. ljuta zena
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe AOA to exclude Holebas? Capue may do something (for change)

  15. MDK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Allen at home to Southampton or Defoe home to Chelsea?

    1. Danstoke82
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Tough one but Id say Allen.

      Defoe couldn't score past Swansea and now he plays arguably the best defence in the league.

    2. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Defoe

    3. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Deffo Defoe

      1. _Freddo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        That would make a nice team name.

    4. We ain't got no histor…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Allen

    5. MDK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I'm glad that cleared it... ha ha

      1. Werkself
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Coin flip it is.

    6. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Defoe.

  16. ANON.
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Good to go? Think I'll keep Firmino
    1ft, 0.1 in the bank

    Heaton
    Alonso, Cedric, Evans
    Hazard(v), Mane, Firmino, Walcott
    Ibra, Kane(c), Iheanacho

    Pickford, Amat, Fletcher, Holebas

  17. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Lovren > Toby -4?

    or play Amat.

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      take the hit

      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers!

    2. McQueen
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Is Toby gonna play?

  18. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Firmino to Erikson for 2 juicy fixtures surely!!

    I need to back myself and hold the trade but it looks too good. It'll leave me 3.0 in the bank to sort out Snodgrass for the weekend.

    Any chance of Erikson getting rested?

    Heaton
    Alonso / McAuley / Cedric
    Hazard / Firmino / Sigurðsson / Snodgrass
    Kane / Costa / Defoe

    Pickford / Pieters / De Roon / Friend

    1FT, 2.7itb

    Firmino to Erikson yay or nay?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Keep Firmino.

      He's on Jonty's table.

      lol

      1. Top 210 Club
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        nee hy is k@k

        1. That Fantasy Guy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 6 months ago

          afrikaans. Which part of SA?

          1. Top 210 Club
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 6 months ago

            Stellenbosch 🙂

      2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Arrghhhh!!!! Doing my head in.

        Erikson is on top of pretty much every stats table.

      3. McQueen
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        He was there before last game also and we know the rest. 🙂

    2. ANON.
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I'm saving the transfer and keeping Firmino. I think people will want rid of Eirksen in 2 weeks anyway

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        This is what i'm thinking. He has hardly done anything all year. I really think Kane is the man at Spurs.

    3. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      I did it, got in eriksen for firm as my -4!! Watching his slow reactions and touches was the last straw!

      1. Werkself
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Ditto this. And I've got Kane and Walker.

  19. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Think Im ready, GTG? on -4.

    Heaton

    Alonso Alderweireld McAuley
    Sanchez Hazard Mane Sigurdsson
    Anichebe Kane © Costa

    subs: Pickford Amat De Roon MWilson

    £0.6ITB

  20. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    I know these are all terrible options but start one

    A) Gundo
    B) Capoue
    C) Williams
    D) Amat

    Cheers

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Gundo. Probably won't come on if doesn't start but best option imo.

      Thoughts on my post below mate?

    2. Gemgem1010
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Gundo with Capoue first sub.

    3. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A.

  21. George James
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Cech
    Lovren Vertonghen Francis
    Sanchez Firminio Allen Hazard
    Kane Costa Nacho

    Pickford Amat Williams Capoue
    0.6itb 1FT

    Which ones best? And why?
    A) Firminio > Eriksen / Payet
    B) Firminio + Lovren/Williams > Siggy + Alonso -4
    C) Firminio + Lovren/Williams > Eriksen + Van Dijk -4
    D) save
    E) anything else???

    Thanks in advance guys 🙂

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A is what I did.

      Payed too early I reckon

      D isn't a bad option

    2. Gemgem1010
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Alonso will pay for that -4 so B for me, although I feel Swansea will struggle in the next 2.

  22. Gemgem1010
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Heaton,Pick
    Walker,Alonso,Mccaully,Smith
    Mane,Hazard,Sanchez,Erikson
    Costa, Kane

    Amat,Anichibe,Allen

    Play Allen or Smith ???

    1. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. Gemgem1010
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Thnks

  23. jdogg
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Heaton pickford
    Brunt mcauley barragan holebas amat
    Sanchez hazard firmino siggy capoue
    Kane costa iheanacho

    1ft 0.3 itb

    Any ideas?kinda fancied chucking in phil jones?x

  24. gemmalmr92
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    who's your player of the season so far? (In real life, not fpl terms). Coutinho or Costa for me.

    1. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Costa, Coutinho or Sanchez.

    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Aguero
      Costa
      Coutinho

      1. Gemgem1010
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Costa

    3. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Has to be Costa or Sanchez.

  25. ADucksBehind
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Had to take a punt on a 4.0m goalkeeper so went with Manninger.

    Thinking being that he couldn't possibly be worse than the other two

  26. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Best 5.6 def to get in for pieters?

    Is jones a bit risky? Wanted valencia but hes suspended. Van dijk is another i was looking at

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Virgil 100%

    2. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      How much is Vert?

  27. DanwiseTheBrave
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Firmino > Hazard for a hit?

    Yay or Nay?

    1. Squashed
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      nay

    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Nope

      1. DanwiseTheBrave
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 6 months ago

        Damn, but thanks.

  28. Rover
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Love how symmetric my team (3-5-2) looks for this week...
    Reds on the left, Blues down the center, Whites on the right

    1. FPLHaggis
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      ..stuck in the middle with you

  29. timPgoodwin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Which three defenders to play this GW out of:

    Amat, Holebas, Alonso, Evans

    1. HesaCat
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Amat, Alonso, Evans

    2. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      Not Amat

    3. noquarternt
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      You know you shouldn't play Amat.

  30. Pass the dutch
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 6 months ago

    Pickford (Jaku)
    Azpi Walker McAuley (Stones Amat)
    Haz sanchez Walcott Phillips (Gundo)
    Kane (c) Nacho Costa

    Midfield G2G? Or take hit for a change? Walcott? Gundo?

    Cheers!

    1. Squashed
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      gtg

    2. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 6 months ago

      GTG