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Our two main Fantasy Premier League mini-leagues are open for the 2020/21 campaign and we’ll provide details on how to sign up, below.

We’re also dishing out £2,500-worth of giveaways in the season to come, with some of that prize pool going to the podium finishers in our Fantasy Football Scout Members mini-league.

Due to the restrictions on paid-entry mini-leagues, we have slightly changed the criteria for our Fantasy Football Scout Members league.

Essentially, anyone will be able to enter it – but only those who have registered an account with us, be it paid or free, will be eligible to win the prizes.

The full details are below:

League Name: Fantasy Football Scout Members

  • League Code: 8le6oh
  • Yearly prizes: 1st (£500), 2nd (£250), 3rd (£100), 4th (£50), 5th (Premium Membership)
  • Monthly prizes: 1st (£50)
  • Best Team Name: 1st (£50)
  • Most Points in a Single Game Week: 1st (£50)
  • Eligibility: Open to all, only those who have registered a Fantasy Football Scout account (paid or free) are eligible for the prizes. Fantasy managers must be registered as a Community Member or Premium Member one month in advance of the awarding of a specific prize to be eligible.

League Name: Fantasy Football Scout

  • League Code: 5u05vz
  • Eligibility: Open to all

How to Join

  1. Make sure you have an existing FPL account
  2. Click here
  3. Enter the league code provided above


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  1. ☈☾
    6 years, 1 month ago

    This Soucek news has actually made my GW1 team stronger 😀

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I’m thinking the same!

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Why something happen to him?

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 1 month ago

        been in contact with someone who has covid mate

        1. Weasel Boy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Sh1te

          Thanks

    3. ritzyd
      6 years, 1 month ago

      What Soucek news?

  2. August Community Writer of the Month
    Rotation's Alter Ego
    • Has Moderation Rights
    6 years, 1 month ago

    After a fantastic August that saw 30 CAs published in the runup to the new season, it's now that time where we ask you to show your thanks to the writers. Every month we ask you to vote for the Community writer that you believe has made the biggest/most important contribution for that month. The winner will receive a £20 Amazon voucher from Fantasy Football Scout.

    This month’s candidates:

    RedLightning - "Chip usage by Leading Managers", "Newly Promoted Teams"
    FPL Virgin - "Which Players and Teams flourished during Project restart"
    FBL Analysis - "Searching for the next John Lundstram"
    Rubberducky - "13 years of hurt but still dreaming", "Chelsea reaching for the Kai with Havertz", "The Theory of everything FPL"
    FPL_Swan - "Should we consider goalkeepers from the Championship", "Is Time Werner a must?", "The FPL Hunt for the next Pukki"
    Hedge - "Player Value 19/20 Review", "Value Players 20/21", "Value of Premium vs Cheap rotation defenders"
    Meltens - "Fantasy Allsvenskan (Series)"
    ReindeerHotdog - "Fantasy Eliteserien (Series)"
    FPL Mentor - "Dates for the Diary", "The best mid-priced strikers to consider", "Team by Team Goal contributions"
    CircusMonkey - "How the war was won - Joshua Bull's victory"
    The Ignorant Player - "Is Willian a good FPL option?", "The curious case of Richarlison"
    Pirlo's Pen - "FPL Learnings after finishing in the top 150"
    ThePuntMaster - "Analysing the £4.5m FPL Midfielders"

    Please submit all votes to geoff@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk

    The Community Articles can be found here https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/category/community-submissions/ or you can find them under the "Community" tab in the sidebar.

    A huge thanks to everyone who has contributed to and submitted articles, and a reminder to anyone that is thinking about contributing that it's very straight-forward and can be done through the submission portal: https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/submit-your-article/

    Equally, you can email Geoff (geoff@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk) or myself (ted@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk) if you wish to discuss potential Community article topics or if you have any questions.

  3. lilmessipran
    6 years, 1 month ago

    So if I get Cash over Doherty in defense, does that mean I will have cash in hand?

    1. LWB
      6 years, 1 month ago

      And therefore more Sterling?

    2. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Cash is King

    3. thug
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Jonny Cash :

      Don't take your Gunns to Swindon Town
      Daddy Son Bass
      Understand Your Mane

      and I think there is one about a ref and another about a linesman

  4. Kobayashi
    6 years, 1 month ago

    The impact of losing Soucek in GW1 has caused a 4-player restructure across my team, a new GW1 captain and planned transfers as a result.

    On a side note, I'm surprised how even elite-level athletes can allow themselves to be so exposed to the virus this close to the start of the new season, must be a nightmare for managers right now.

    1. Boomerang V
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I still have him. What happened?

      1. Kobayashi
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Mandatory 14 day quarantine after being exposed to someone who had COVID.

        1. Weak Become Heros
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Mate he gets tested and if negative he is all good.

    2. Andy_Social
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I just stuck Noble in. He'll be shifted as soon as a 5-5.5 midf emerges.

      1. the dom 1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I've done the same AS, Noble is on pens too.

      2. Pukki Blinders
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Does he start though? West Ham have plenty of mids at the minute

        1. Andy_Social
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Well if he doesn't my 4.5 mid comes on. I'm not expecting anything from my 11th man anyway.

      3. Weak Become Heros
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Moyseh might even keep Noble playing CAM!

    3. Andy_Social
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I think it was a Czech 'B' team player, possibly in a training session. Can't blame Soucek.

      1. Kobayashi
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Ah I didn't know that, fair enough. Shame, Newcastle at home would have been a great fixture for him in advance of a difficult run from GW2.

    4. chilli con kone
      6 years, 1 month ago

      How likely is it that he actually misses GW1?

    5. Godfrey
      6 years, 1 month ago

      That's why I think the bench is so important this year

  5. Mr Arsenal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Who is that ASM chap I see in most teams..?

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      He’s a saint!

      1. Mr Arsenal
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Ok, got it....thanks!

    2. BarryManilows
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Asamoah gyan I think

  6. I am 42
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Saka and C Adams

    too puny?

    or play safe Armstrong and Mitro?

    1. Andy_Social
      6 years, 1 month ago

      They could probably fight you!

    2. chilli con kone
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah pick one at best

      1. I am 42
        6 years, 1 month ago

        which 1 will you pick?

        1. chilli con kone
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Adams if I had to but not keen on either particularly. Saka was great last season but with Willian signing it's even trickier this year to win a place

    3. The Knights Template
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Sounds like a puny plan to me!

  7. chilli con kone
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Which is the better combination at the same price?

    A. Salah, Vinagre, Justin
    B. Son, Robertson, Dier

    1. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      You know Salah can haul at anytime lol.

    2. SHOOTER MCGINN
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Prefer B

  8. Right In The Stanchion
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Donny Van De Beek at £40m or Kai Havertz for £90m who’s going to flop harder?

    Seen more of De Beek but can’t see how he fits I. With Pogba & Bruno

    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      On the bench, that's where he fits.

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Not going to happen imo

        1. Parm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          6 years, 1 month ago

          van der Beek isn't going to start every week, he's a clear upgrade on the squad options though. Ole won't want to end up where he was last December when Andreas Pereira and Lingard were starting when a few players were out, or in the Europa League semi-final with no legit options on the bench to change the game.

          1. Eat my goal!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Ole told him he’d play along side Pogba and Bruno in the midfield - likely Utd will go without recognisable DM for home games / easy away fixtures

            1. Parm
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Pogba, Fernandes & van der Beek will get overrun by most midfields in the league. This isn't FIFA.

              1. Eat my goal!
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                6 years, 1 month ago

                Time will tell but don’t expect him not to feature along side them - I’d even say that greenwood may be looking at losing game time as a result

              2. Threat Level Midnight
                6 years, 1 month ago

                This is an insanely ridiculous statement.

          2. FFSbet.com
            6 years, 1 month ago

            This,cover for Pogba and Bruno

    2. the dom 1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      What about Matic's place?

      1. Andy_Social
        6 years, 1 month ago

        A DM is needed to protect the defence. One of Matic/Fred/McTommy

    3. Andy_Social
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Right. For me, Havertz has a clear role, DVB not so much and the United midfield might need a bit of time to gel. Won't necessarily flop, but won't be an instant success. I might hold off getting Bruno until I've seen a couple of games.

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Utd are trying to incorporate 1 new player, chelsea an entire new team!

    4. DeathoftheParty
      6 years, 1 month ago

      VDB the £40m squad player...

  9. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Estimated price of Havertz?

    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      9.5

    2. SHOOTER MCGINN
      6 years, 1 month ago

      8.5

    3. Godfrey
      6 years, 1 month ago

      8.5

    4. chilli con kone
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I think 8.0 in line with Ziyech

      1. Pukki Blinders
        6 years, 1 month ago

        No chance he's that cheap

    5. Red Red Robins
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Hoping same as Ziyech.........but that might be wishful thinking

    6. GENERATION X
      6 years, 1 month ago

      89 million ain't coming in under 9 imo

      1. Botman
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I mean pogba came in at 8.5

      2. Red Red Robins
        6 years, 1 month ago

        cant see him ebing more than Pulisic

    7. Miguel Sanchez
      6 years, 1 month ago

      8.5

    8. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      6 years, 1 month ago

      10 million

    9. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      8

    10. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      8.5

  10. SHOOTER MCGINN
    6 years, 1 month ago

    A) Werner + Soucek
    B ) Ziyech + DCL

    1. chilli con kone
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A pending Soucek updates towards end of next week

  11. OPTA FPL
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Lots of people here still have no clue about covid 19, it's not a flu, if you are infected covid 19 you wont come back to football at least 1 month or more, not 2 weeks

    1. Flynny
      6 years, 1 month ago

      he isn't infected though. According to the first test

      1. OPTA FPL
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Ok just thought he is

    2. The Knights Template
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Rat lickers everywhere

    3. Pukki Blinders
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Depends whether your asymptomatic or not... the worst cases would need a good month to recover though

    4. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Lol - plenty get it and show no symptoms whatsoever, for the young and fit people it’s generally nothing to write home about!

      1. Flaming Flamingo
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Whilst that's true in most cases, even some really fit people have struggled with it in the longer term.

        1. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah but the comment was that he wouldn’t return for a month, right?

          To try keep it football related Arteta said he just have worked through it

          1. Flaming Flamingo
            6 years, 1 month ago

            I sort of agree with you both? He'd probably be fine, but the effects can be complicated in some cases - even if you are young and fit.

      2. Egg noodle
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Just because he doesn't show symptoms doesn't mean he isn't infected/contagious. Could still take a month before they test negative for the virus.

  12. Flynny
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Hi....any views on this set up please? 0.5m saved for ings to martial.

    If soucek is out ill do soucek and justin to asm and 4m

    Mccarthy 4m
    Taa dier vinagre taylor justin
    Salah auba greenwood jwp soucek
    Werner ings brewster

    Thanks

  13. davies
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Werner + Pulisic double up is going to be incredible this year imo

    Any chance he’s fit for GW1?

    1. Godfrey
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'm also wondering, Pulisic is my main target for Chelsea

      1. davies
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Would you go for one or both?

        1. Godfrey
          6 years, 1 month ago

          If Pulisic is fit I will go for Pulisic only. I want to see how Werner adapts to the PL.

    2. chilli con kone
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Outside chance but looks unlikely. Nothing concrete either way from Frank though

    3. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Havertz far superior to both.

    4. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Double up on the same space?

    5. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Completely agree

    6. Mayor of Flair
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Pulisic is a great price too

    7. Miguel Sanchez
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I doubt he will be available until GW3 or 4

  14. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Cant find any article on it but does anyone play Sun Dream Team? Recently started a new job and they have a cash league going. Is it very different to Offical FPL? Easier or more difficult? I've done on the last few years in FPL but not bothered if it's more time consuming or trickier to manage

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      *done ok in FPL

    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      There's no articles on it because i'm not sure anyone would want to be associated with that news outlet.

      1. Van der Faart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 1 month ago

        That was my initial thought

    3. Indpush
      6 years, 1 month ago

      It's easier than FPL. 3 transfers per month (5 for September this season) with no chips, Captains and vices nor Tripple Captains.

  15. Eleven Hag
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I have just subscribed to the members area here and looking at these player expected points for every game.

    Does any comparison tool exists that gives how accurately these models have predicted the points over last few seasons...for eg., Sum of predicted points for salah for the season vs his actual points

    1. Old Man Willow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      This article touched on the accuracy of RMT in regards to captain choices https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2020/09/01/what-are-the-best-metrics-for-picking-an-fpl-captain/

      1. Eleven Hag
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you

  16. Tinmen
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Folks, which team is better ? Only 2 differences but need to see it

    McCarthy 4
    TAA Vinagre Justin 4.5 4
    Salah Auba Son ASM Soucek
    Ings Werner 4.5

    McCarthy
    TAA Vinagre Justin 4.5 4
    Salah Auba Greenwood ASM Soucek
    Kane Werner 4.5

    1. Carlton P
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Ings > Adams
      Soucek > Barnes imo

    2. AD105
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Had exactly the same dilemma yesterday... my team is exactly the same as your first one with Nyland, KWP, Mitchell and Brewster in the gaps, with 0.5 ITB to upgrade Ings to Martial after GW1

      Want to see how United set up with De Beek before committing to Greenwood, Martial is the safer option and think he’ll get quite a few this year

  17. mrdrbll
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Best 4.0 defender?

  18. RichieW
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Which team do you guys prefer, 442 is ignoring injuries/lack of GW1 fixtures

    433
    Ryan
    TAA Saliba Egan KWP
    Auba Son ASM
    Kane Werner Ings

    442
    Ryan
    Doherty Gomez Tierney Chilwell
    Son KDB Bruno Pulisic
    Ings Mitrovic

    1. Mayor of Flair
      6 years, 1 month ago

      442

  19. spikkis
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Dier or Davies?

  20. dshv
    6 years, 1 month ago

    G2G?

    McCarthy (Nyland)
    Taa Doherty Vinagre (mitchell, taylor)
    Salah Auba Soucek Son Armstrong
    Werner Mitrovic (brewster)

    Have 1.5 itb
    Son to bruno!
    Gw3 auba to kdb

    Feel like should change something .. any advices ?

  21. Carlton P
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Starting with Vardy (+ Adams for 6.0) is a no brainer imo. He’s got two great games and can be a placeholder for Martial/Werner
    I’m also starting with Barnes and 1.5ITB whilst waiting on Pulisic fitness
    My squad is so much easier to assemble without Salah in it

    1. Egg noodle
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Vardy's fixtures get better with time. He should be a perma-fixture in your team, not just a placeholder.
      Not ha in Salah in GW1 is an unnecessary risk though

      1. Egg noodle
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Not having* Salah..

  22. Jimjam
    6 years, 1 month ago

    (A) Doherty + Justin

    (B) Davies + Reece James (+0.5m)

  23. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Are there ay 4.0 defender options that are likely to play for an extended period?

    1. falafel
      6 years, 1 month ago

      The best alternative would be Mitchell I think

    2. Weak Become Heros
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Mitchell / Johnson.

      1. GENERATION X
        6 years, 1 month ago

        He bowls to the left...he bowls to the right....

  24. falafel
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Currently on this! Any suggestions?
    Ramsdale (Nyland)
    TAA, Vinagre, Egan (Mitchell, Dallas)
    Maddison, Salah, Auba, Son, ASM
    Werner, Mitrovic (Davis)

  25. wattalowz
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Best budget Saints ‘cover’?

    A) JWP
    B) Adams
    C) Armstrong

    Currently on JWP due to nailedness, pens, set pieces...

    1. falafel
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Armstrong

    2. wattalowz
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Obviously ignoring Ings

    3. Mayor of Flair
      6 years, 1 month ago

      JWP

  26. Salah(c)
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Who would you change from this team thanks in advance

    McCarthy

    Saiss Vvd Vinagre

    Salah(c) Auba Son ASM

    Mitrovic Jiminez Werner

    Nyalnd Justin Mitchell stephens

    1. BarryManilows
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Everyone

    2. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I would keep gk, 12 million mids and Werner 🙂

      1. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 1 month ago

        And Wolves defs.

  27. mixology
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Everton really going under the radar with their signings.

    Wasn’t even giving them an ounce of consideration before. DCL could very well be a fantastic set and forget option at 7 million.

    Obviously FPL prices players based on last season and not necessarily how they will perform this season. Feel as though Chelsea and Spurs assets are also relatively kindly priced

    1. BarryManilows
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn’t touch Everton the players don’t try as they are a such a small club & are only their for the pay packet.

      1. mixology
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Perhaps you know the club more than me but with Ancelotti at the helm, I’d expect them to have a strong season

        1. Eat my goal!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Agree, they should be competing with wolves, Leicester and aiming for Europa league

          1. dbeck
            6 years, 1 month ago

            I honestly think they will finish above them both

    2. dbeck
      6 years, 1 month ago

      DCL has been in everyone of my drafts

      1. mixology
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Fantastic set and forget low-cost option

        1. dbeck
          6 years, 1 month ago

          yeah i want to focus my moves on the big hitters given the variety this season, needs the steady tickers. With Carlo at the helm and midfield bolstered he seems good. I feel people will judge them post restart where they were clearly on the beach and forget they were actually good prior to that

    3. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      7.0 price tag did have, and probably still has, kind of psychological effect on me, I see him overpriced. But with midfield revamped, Everton should increase the number of chances they create. And not only it would be a good thing DCL, but also for Digne imo. With James added, it's probably going to be 4-2-3-1, which makes Richarlison reverse oop, and at 8.0 he could be priced out of the game.

      1. mixology
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 1 month ago

        FPL Swede had a great write-up on Everton with predicted formation https://twitter.com/fpl_swe/status/1301436294044815361?s=12

        Remains to be seen whether Digne stays on FK’s and continues his crossing output now that there are actually creative midfielders in the side. I like the 7 mil price for DCL

  28. Pukki Party
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Worth having two playing goalkeepers in case of possible covid related postponements?

    1. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Ryan + Button might solve this issue and is cheapest route to have certain starter.

      1. Pukki Party
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Button still hasn't got a move elsewhere? Where was he rumoured to go and will he be nr1 there?

        1. Baps Hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Not yet imo. And Brighton needs another spare gk, so if he goes, there should be another 4.0 imo. That might happen after fpl deadline though.

      2. Baps Hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Well, this doesn't solve postponements, but gk quarantines.

  29. davies
    6 years, 1 month ago

    If Havertz is 8.0...

    Straight in your team GW1?

    1. falafel
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes!

    2. Pukki Party
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No

    3. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      6 years, 1 month ago

      The have Liv gw2, I can easily wait.

    4. Mayor of Flair
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Is there a chance he's better in real life than he is in FPL?

    5. Miguel Sanchez
      6 years, 1 month ago

      GW3 probably

    6. dbeck
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I like Alli price point, good fixtures and is easily movable to the chels mid who appears the best

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        6 years, 1 month ago

        This

  30. Old Wulfrunian
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Do you think that Willian is a good pick?

    1. Mayor of Flair
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. GENERATION X
      6 years, 1 month ago

      The way Saka is playing I'm not sure he starts unless they jig it about a bit

    3. DandyDon
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I've got him in my team for first few weeks think he and saka will play either side of auba.