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.

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  1. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Cup time!

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

      Yay, something else to get knocked out of.

      That wonderful Liverpool feeling.

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

        Fred51 u made my day,+1

  2. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on whether Baines will be available next game?

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

      Bit of back trouble. He could very well be in contention.

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        fanks

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

      Dinnery has him at 100% fit

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

    Up for the cup!

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

    Why did the clocks in the USA have to go an hour ahead yesterday. The game is now at 3:45 pm instead of 2:45 pm. Still so long to go. 🙁

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

      Trump needed that extra hour to do his hair.

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

        I just pretend he doesn't exist. FPL brings me enough stress anyway.

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

      UK/Europe clocks go forward on 26th March, so same difference back soon.

  5. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Defo gonna win it this year 😎

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

      You and me both!

      Wait a minute.....

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        £100 voucher each 🙂

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

    When will I receive that £200 voucher email?

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

      The email is in the post.

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      *£50

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

      just need your bank details and we can send it over

  7. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Mark - so have you won both the FFS members & non-members cups?

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

      I would probably win it too if I on one side was doing the draw and on the other side deciding which goals/assists to award in the actual game.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Salty 😀

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

        We have a new one now - deciding whether it's 59:59 or 60:00.

      3. Arctic monkeys
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        😀

  8. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Have you ever seen a river flow uphill?

    There is one on Dartmoor, did my nut in.

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

      Isn't there a road up in your neck of the woods where things roll uphill?

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

    @CoysNews:
    HARRY KANE UPDATE

    Scan NOT done - swelling hasn't gone down. Earliest scan will be done is tomorrow. Treated at training ground today.

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Don't sound good.

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Good call Pasq....

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Very normal- still doesn't mean anything yet

  10. Pi
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Up for the Cup

    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Original.

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

        Pardon . DAAS, have you?

  11. nkhoughton
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    For those who planned on getting Kane this week who are you now getting?

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

      Nobody. Rolling over a transfer

      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Who would be your Kane substitute then?

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

          Defoe

          1. walkman666
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            A good hold (I stupidly sold for Llorente), and a very good sub.

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

        I need to ship Ibra so I'm not

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

          Hmm yeah, he has to go for those that have him. I'd look at Defoe, as suggested above. Going to get Hazard, and don't want double Chelsea attack right now, when i may be leaning towards double defence later on

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

      Keeping Carroll but getting Alli and Haz.

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

        There not Kane substitutes as there midfielders

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

          I answered your original question. You didn't say it was Ibra who need replacing

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

            Kane is a striker a midfielder or defender isn't a replacement as you aren't replacing Kane with them has to be a forward for forward

            1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              3-5-2 moves

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

              Your question: For those who planned on getting Kane this week who are you now getting?

              My answer: I planned on getting Kane but with his injury I'm keeping Carroll and upgrading my midfield instead by getting Haz + Alli

              Not once in your question you mentioned the word 'forward'

    3. Arn De Gothia
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      sorting other fires, maybe Brunt->Valencia/Walker

    4. I Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Costa most likely.

  12. vardys party
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Randolph (Pickford)
    Alonso Coleman Robertson (Brunt Pieters)
    Hazard Coutinho Alli king Siggy
    Lukaku Aguero (Crouch)

    Was set on Aguero to Kane, bit obviously not now. Only £0.5 itb. Anything to change?

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

    Sorry bottomed in previous article.

    What do you think of my WC team? Constructive criticism welcome 😉

    Pickford
    Walker, Cahill, Valencia
    Sanchez, Siggs, Alli, Mane
    Llorente, Costa, Lukaku

    Jaku, T Carroll, Kone, Ake

    0.3 ITB to upgrade Llorente > Gabbi

    Someone mentioned I should be looking to get more DGW players, who should I be looking to get rid of from my starting XI to free up funds? Is Mane and Siggs season keepers despite no DGWs?

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I think siggy is a keeper. Mane for his price is inconsistent.

      Not sure on Ake and Llorente though.

    2. Arn De Gothia
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Nice, bar ManC? Getting fed up with pool

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

        Yeah I want to drop Mane to free up some funds, is this wise? Any ideas who a good DGW replacement could be.

        1. Optic1
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          No Llorente, replace with gabbi. Mane could turn into Mkhi at some point.

          What's the deal with putting Ake in a WC team?

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

            Ake... I've ran out of funds! Would need to downgrade somebody.

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

    Heaton, Jakupovic
    Alonso, Coleman, Brunt, Robertson, Wilson
    Mane, Alli, Sigurdsson, King, Carroll
    Aguero, Lukaku, Defoe

    1FT, £2.9 in bank

    Brunt out with FT? Who to look at as replacement? Valencia? Mawson?

    1. Arn De Gothia
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      valencia / walker?

  15. nkhoughton
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Nah keep kun for a week at least, but solid All round

  16. Pigsinblankets
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Llorente owners - holding?

    Was set on getting Kane but don't fancy a -4 for anyone else

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Waiting for more news.

  17. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Checking who's already entered is a good way of seeing who's lurking 😀

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

      Slamdog Mignolet - Oh, now I get it.

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I see 'Sheepdick' has entered/is lurking 😆

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

        lol - snap.

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          😛

          How does that pass mod-mania?

          1. Debauchy
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah , much like Camels C ock

            1. Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              😀

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

      Rare sheepdick sighting

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

      Team got take over my Vietnamese Consortium...never recovered since.

  18. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Taking a hit is probably the difference between qualifying or not.

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

      unless it pays off 😉

    2. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Period? What if the hit pans out? (e.g. sell Firmino > Sanchez, and by luck, firmino gets 0-2 pts while Sanchez gets 7-16)

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Of course. Might stop a few from taking the hit 🙂

  19. MTPockets
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Thank god qualifying wasn't last week.

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

        They're not that sadistic.

    • fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Those of us with the big donkey of them all, Andy Carroll, dare not sell before Arsenal, right?

      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Cant wait to lose the clown . Last season taught us little but 1 more game , guess

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

          Cracking fixtures though.

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

        I wouldn't like to own him to be honest.

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

          Yeah, I haven't really owned him much at all, if ever. Already regretting getting him for GW 28.

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

        Carroll has scored 5 goals in 9 league games

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

          against Arsenal

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

          Is it that low? I thought it was a goal a game and even a hattrick from what I can tell.

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

            Thanks.

    • Mayo for Sam
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      What GW is qualifying GW?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        FFS Cups Round Dates
        Qualifying – Gameweek 29

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

        Glasses for Sam, GW29.

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

        if only it said in the article

      4. Mayo for Sam
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Such a helpful and tolerable community! Thanks lads

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

      This is my mess now.
      Jak Grant
      Baines Pva Brunt nyom Daniels
      Mane siggy coutihno sterling king
      Aguero Llorente Lukaku.

      3.8 in the bank
      Give me one move this week for free to improve this outfit.
      Cheers fellas.

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

        Coutinho to Sanchez

      2. MTPockets
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Coutinho > somebody to hedge against a 4 player 0-0.

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

            Alli or Sanchez?

            1. MTPockets
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Can't decide myself.

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

                  I know it's a tough one but with Alli at home this week I'm leaning towards him.

          2. Belalugozi78
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            get rid of 1 Liverpool, possibly Coutinho

          3. liiusions
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Coutinho/Sterling->Sanchez

        • AntonioKante
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Funes Mori not nailed anymore??

          1. Debauchy
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            nope

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

              Listen bro

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

              Thanks TM 🙂 I have Olsson as cover so should i start FM or Olsson

        • Holmes
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Had worse rank of the season(4m) in FPL Cup's qualifying round, lets see how this one go, cant get worse... 😛

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

            I guess u were the one who told me to captain Lukaku vs Bournemouth first I have not been here for a long time thank u so much!! 😀

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

              Well played... Having your captain score 4 goals is a dream 😀

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

            And Im sure u will do well in this cup,what's ur overall rank btw??

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

              39k

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

                Wow Good going,Hope u have more Green Arrows ahead 😀

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

                  Cheers, good luck... Hope you have a top 10k finish 🙂

                  I'll take a top 50k finish 😛

        • Belalugozi78
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Afternoon guys,

          My front 8 looks like:
          Mane, Alli, Siggy, King, De Roon
          Aguero, Lukaku, Llorente

          1ft,2,6 itb

          What would you prefer?
          A. De Roon - Son
          B. llorente - Gabbiadini
          C. Mane - Sanchez
          D. Mane, Llorente - Sanchez , Gabbiadini for -4
          E. save and play 4-4-2 if Llorente out

          1. Debauchy
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            A

          2. MTPockets
              7 years, 1 month ago

              A or E

            • Belalugozi78
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Thanks , that was my first idea but If I do this I won't be flexible and it pushes me to 3-5-2 with Llorente out or headache when I decide 3-4-3

          3. lasmons
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Think my front 8 without any Spurs are good to go?
            Or should I get Alli/Eriksen/Son in there somewhere? 0.9ITB

            Sanchez - Siggy - Mane - Sterling (Carroll)
            Costa - Lukaku - Carroll (will be Gabbi next week)

            1. EmreCan Hustle
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Think you need some Spurs cover.

            2. Belalugozi78
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              I wouldn't go without Spurs, they are definately top form now.
              Mane - Alli
              or Sterling - Son

          4. EmreCan Hustle
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            When do the clocks get set forwards for daylight savings?
            I'm from India, we don't really follow it.

            I could really use a break from all the 1:15 am kickoffs 🙂

            1. Wild Rover
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              In UK? March 26th

              1. EmreCan Hustle
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Cheers WR.

              2. Debauchy
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Close , cheers WR

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

                Dial up. 😛

            2. Debauchy
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Think around 27 March ? Cant wait tbh

              1. EmreCan Hustle
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Cheers. Same here. Getting to work in the morning after CL nights is hard.

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

              Even me from India Bro 😀

          5. jay01
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Eriksen or Alli for the rest of the season and why?