FFS Cup
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Qualifying for our FFS Members Cup competition took place in Gameweek 26, as did the first round proper of our FFS Open Cup.

Fantasy managers who registered their teams and scored more than 79 points (after hits) qualified for round one of our FFS Members Cup automatically, while those who scored exactly that only progressed if their overall rank was 519,858th or better.

Four of our former winners also submitted entry forms and were handed a bye to the first round. They were: waltzingmatildas, Malaikat Jahad, Pep Pig and rrcmc.

A total of £300-worth of prizes are on offer as usual in this tournament, with a full breakdown towards the bottom of this article.

DRAWS AND RESULTS

The results from the first round of our FFS Open Cup can be viewed here.

The full draw for the second round of our FFS Open Cup can be viewed here.

The full draw for the first round of our FFS Members Cup can be viewed here.

Due to the tight turnaround between deadlines, we are unable to bring you much analysis of the respective results and draws – we’ll be back with a regular round-up after Gameweek 27.

HOW DO THE CUP COMPETITIONS WORK?

The FFS Cup is very similar to the Fantasy Premier League’s own cup game.

Entrants who qualify for the first round were 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 draw, the manager highest in the overall FPL rankings after the tie will progress.

WHAT IS THE GAMEWEEK SCHEDULE?

FFS Open Cup

The FFS Open Cup competition will be played out according to the following proposed Gameweek schedule:

  • Qualifying – Gameweek 25
  • Round 1 – Gameweek 26
  • Round 2 – Gameweek 27
  • Round 3 – Gameweek 28
  • Round 4 – Gameweek 29
  • Round 5 – Gameweek 30
  • Round 6 – Gameweek 31
  • Round 7 – Gameweek 32
  • Quarter-Final – Gameweek 33
  • Semi-Finals – Gameweek 34
  • Final and third-place play-off – Gameweek 35

FFS Members Cup

The FFS Members Cup competition will be played out according to the following proposed Gameweek schedule:

  • Qualifying – Gameweek 26
  • Round 1 – Gameweek 27
  • Round 2 – Gameweek 28
  • Round 3 – Gameweek 29
  • Round 4 – Gameweek 30
  • Round 5 – Gameweek 31
  • Round 6 – Gameweek 32
  • Quarter-Final – Gameweek 33
  • Semi-Finals – Gameweek 34
  • Final and third-place play-off – Gameweek 35

WHEN ARE THE FIXTURES RELEASED?

Where possible, the fixture list for each round will be published before each Gameweek deadline.

PRIZES

Overall Prizes
The prizes for the FFS Cup is as follows:

1st Place: £150 Amazon voucher
2nd Place: £100 Amazon voucher
3rd Place: £50 Amazon voucher

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  1. drughi
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Need some help here, rank is falling apart so lost all confidence in my own choices.

    Johnstone
    Cresswell Dias Cancelo
    Raphinha Bruno Salah Gundogan (C)
    Bamford Kane DCL

    Mccarthy Grealish Lowton Ayling

    A. WC
    B. Cancelo and Bruno > Targett and KDB (C) -4
    C. Bruno>Son
    D. Lowton>Targett (bench DCL)
    E. Save ft

    1. Third Eye Vision
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Save your WC. I’d actually save since you’ve got 3 x City.

      1. drughi
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Bruno>Son in prep for gw 29 ? son got a better fixture also

        1. OptimusBlack
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yes

    2. ebb2sparky
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      E

      1. drughi
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        cheers

  2. CrouchDown
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Start Digne or Dallas?

    1. michudagawd
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Digne

  3. smix
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is the DGW happening for Everton & Aston Villa?

    1. smix
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      In GW28

      1. michudagawd
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        We don't know yet.

      2. Third Eye Vision
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I think it’s unlikely. Saw someone mention this week that a couple of other weeks are more likely (think it might have been 32 or 34).

        1. Whazza
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Nope gw30 most likely if not 28

    2. casual69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      id say unlikely

    3. mdm
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      GW28

    4. pit creature
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Forgot about this. Could put a spanner in the works.

  4. Vlekz
      5 years, 1 month ago

      We both ended up on 99 in the FFS cup. Who goes through?

      1. Vlekz
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Nvm..got it. Higher rank goes through

          1. ebb2sparky
            • 15 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I thought it was most goals scored

      2. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Play 1

        A Digne
        B Dallas
        C Coufal

        1. Over Midwicket
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Luca Deeen.

        2. Differential C (Mark)
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Tough, but if you twist my arm, Coufal. I'm confident West Ham can keep a clean sheet against Leeds.
          Digne is also a shout because he's on several left-footed set pieces, but I'm not confident on their defense.

        3. Third Eye Vision
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          A

          The defence is looking solid again and Allan back makes a big difference.

        4. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          A 🙂

      3. Henning
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Gtg or start someone from bench?

        Martinez
        Cancelo Dias Targett
        Lingard Salah Son Gundogan Raphinha
        Kane DCL

        Pope Bamford Dallas Coufal

      4. Red-United
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Would you play:

        A) DCL vs Chelsea (away)

        OR

        B) Soucek vs Leeds (home)

        Cheers

        1. drughi
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          B, leeds are suspect at set pieces

          1. Red-United
            • 15 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks

        2. TVPlugSockets
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          B

          1. Red-United
            • 15 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks

      5. andres
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Those on WC what striker are you getting if you already fixed Kane and Antonio?

        1. Over Midwicket
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          None. 2 up front. Watkins if you're set on 3.

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            This!

        2. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          DCL or Ollie. Still have a dgw?

          1. andres
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I am happy to risk it (not knowing before deadline)

        3. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Go for fodder and spend it in the middle.

          Play 3-5-2.

          1. andres
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah.. was thinking..

            Richa - dgw maybe?
            Watkins - dgw28? Plus gw 29
            Maja - gw 29

            Vydra - as fodder

        4. Whazza
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Is Bamford injured or what have I missed?

          1. andres
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Dont fancym him, not easy fixtures plus blank 29.

            I am saving FH for gw33

            1. Whazza
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Blank 29? News to me

              1. Christina.
                • 16 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                you not the only one....

      6. Cookie Kid
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Start:

        A) Martinez WOL
        B) Forster shu mci

      7. Jet5605
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Gundo v Kane for captain is killing me. I just don't trust Pep in DGW's and could easily see Gundo blanking against Utd and then benched against Southampton. Is it time for King Harold to get amongst the points against Palace?

        1. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Also not confident on Gundo as I don’t expect much from attack vs United.
          Would you choose Kane or Son if you own both?
          Kane was my bus captain but he look knackered last match
          Equally tempted by Dias if I knew he’d play both

          1. Jet5605
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I'd probably still go Kane because of pens and hope he's more fresh. I don't own Dias sadly but he would be a contender for sure. He could easily get BAPS on top of cleanies especially if Utd is 0-0

      8. southcoastbeast
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Which one to start ?
        A) bruno
        B) bamford

      9. Ibralicious
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Who would you pick to start?

        A) Shaw (MCI-A)
        B) Bednarek (SHU- A, MCI-A)
        C) Dallas (WHU-A)

        Cheers!

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          B for the first game but the second match could be minus X to cancel it out!!

      10. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Captain:

        A) Mahrez
        B) Gundogan

        1. michudagawd
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          B

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I'm on A.

            Feeling bold.

      11. Jet5605
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Are there any good GWs to use my WC? I can get 9 starters out on GW29 with planned transfers and no hits.

        1. Rassi
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          31

          1. Jet5605
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Is it expected to be a double or because of the fixture run after?

        2. mdm
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          GW31

        3. Third Eye Vision
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Common consensus is that fixtures turn in 31 and you can use it to get rid of your gw 29 players who don’t have a good run.

          1. Jet5605
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Makes sense. Thanks

      12. Third Eye Vision
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        No replies on previous page so I’ll try again.

        Pick a transfer:
        a) Barnes to Mahrez
        b) Barnes & Salah to Son & KDB (-4)
        c) Barnes & Salah to Son & Sterling (-4)

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          A or B for me.

          1. Homer21
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            This

        2. Dotherightthing
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          a

        3. The Knights Template
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          B

        4. Third Eye Vision
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I’ve done b.

          Thanks for the replies.

      13. TVPlugSockets
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Why is everyone doing Barnes > Lingard/Saka?

        Is Mount not a better option? (Especially as already have Antonio).

        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Maybe but Mount has no fixt in 29
          Lingard no fixture in 28

          1. AC/DC AFC
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            The curse of bgw29 impacting in gw27, 28 and beyond!!

      14. MoSalalalalalalalalah
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Best captain if chasing?

        A) Son
        B) Cancelo
        C) Gundogan
        D) Sterling

        1. michudagawd
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          D

        2. FPL_Crisis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          D or A if chasing

        3. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          D

      15. drughi
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Any chance grealish is back by gameweek 29 ?

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yes.

          He's back in light training in the gym.

          Not for this week tho.

      16. JollyGoodYellows
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        A) Barnes > Lingard
        B) DCL > Antonio
        C) both for -4?

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          A or C.

        2. Homer21
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          A

      17. Garfield1001
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Play one:

        Dallas
        Digne
        Coufal

        Thanks

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          C

        2. Homer21
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Dallas for attacking potential

      18. Bonus magnet
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Start 2

        Digne
        Mee
        DCL
        Diagne

        1. Homer21
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Diagne and toss a coin for one other

      19. Bobby
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Raph, holding and dallas - worth a bb?

        1. faux_C
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          No

        2. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          With Leeds it could go either way.

          Could be 3-3 or 3-1.

        3. Homer21
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Not the worst idea I've heard

      20. chaser123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        How safe is Dan Burn’s spot in the Brighton team?

      21. SOTHPAW
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Any changes needed here?
        Sanchez
        Diaz, Stones, Regulion
        Salah, Son, Bruno, Gundo(C)
        Antonio, Watkins, Kane(V)

      22. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Benching headaches.. all in on Leeds?

        Sanchez
        Stones* Targett Dallas
        Salah (K)DB* Son Gundogan* Raphinha
        Kane Bamford

        (Areola DCL Digne Burn)

      23. Scots Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        KDB or Dias captain?

        Was all for KDB, but keep seeing visions of him watching City pump Southampton from the bench mid week.

      24. icanseethroughyou
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Benching dilemma:
        A Bamford (as likely to blank as to haul)
        B Foden (2 fixtures but will he get picked)

        1. faux_C
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          bench A

      25. faux_C
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Is it crazy to bench Fernandes and play Bamford?

        1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Nope

      26. Ando
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        DCL ➡ Antonio for -4 and bench Bruno

        Yay or nay?

        1. Rashers
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Seriously considering this too.

          1. Rashers
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Reckon Bruno gets 2 points. Antonio with a goal and bonus pays for it. Though DCL nice fixture next week

            1. Ando
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah but DCL's role has changed. He's more of a foil for Richarlison now. And yes he has a nice fixture next week, but we thought he had two nice fixtures last week.

        2. pit creature
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Nay

      27. Xanthorpe
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        DCL -> Kane or Lookman -> Son? For a hit as well.