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The ‘3 for 1’: How to gain extra fixtures with your transfers in Sky Fantasy

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This week, Luke takes a look at some appealing tactical transfers that can net you extra fixtures in upcoming Gameweeks and hopefully gain you some extra points to boot.

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Due to Sky’s in-Gameweek management, the notion of the “3 for 1” is that essentially you can remove a player who will play one fixture for another who will play three (assuming he is selected). If the incoming player is also a good captain option in one or more of those fixtures, then it increases the points potential further. Quantity is great; tied with quality and the armband, it’s even better. 

When the sequence is over, sticking with your new shiny toy, making a return to the previously owned player (for a net cost of two transfers) or swapping to a new “3 for 1” player are the considerations you have to weigh up.

Here, I aim to mainly look at just generally good picks that provide an immediate fixture boost but also could remain in the team so as to only set you back one transfer. 

Gameweek 15: Manchester City

This week presents an opportunity for those with a Manchester United, Arsenal or Brentford player to remove them after they have completed their Saturday fixture (and retaining their earned points) and then move to a Manchester City asset.

City will then have three fixtures: Everton (h), West Ham (h) and Aston Villa (a)

The games you would miss would be:

  • Man Utd: Chelsea (a)
  • Arsenal: Newcastle (h)
  • Brentford: Everton (h)

Given the quality of Man City’s options and their immediate fixtures, the preference would be to keep that player and not return to the outgoing asset.

So if budget and team structure allow, moving the likes of a misfiring Bryan Mbuemo on to a Joao Cancelo looks highly likely to improve the team and, as a bonus, net you immediate extra fixtures.

Make sure you bear in mind future single matchdays, though: for example, Brentford play Watford in a single matchday in Gameweek 18 and so having captaincy coverage is preferable. 

These ideas are very team-dependent and designed to inspire some options you may not yet have considered.

Gameweek 16: Liverpool

You have the opportunity to ditch a Newcastle or Crystal Palace asset in Gameweek 16 and pick up a Liverpool player.

Liverpool play Everton (a), Wolves (a) and Aston Villa (h).

The games you would miss would be:

  • Newcastle: Burnley (h)
  • Crystal Palace: Manchester United (a)

It’s unlikely that any of us are carrying a Newcastle player right now so it’s really the likes of Conor Gallagher that we’re looking at here. Now, admittedly, removing the top-scoring midfielder in the game (after he plays Leeds) does not jump out as wise. But in this case, if you were able to move him to high-upside players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk or Diego Jota for a stretch of three fixtures as a differential (missing just Man Utd away for your Palace player), it looks odds-on to hit profit.

Going back to Gallagher looks wise afterwards, however, given how fantastic an option he is in Sky this season.

As ever, it’s one to think about if your budget and team structure will allow, as it’s at a cost of two transfers if you go back. One to ponder.

Gameweek 16: Tottenham Hotspur/Man United

Both these teams offer a hop-off point for Arsenal players in Gameweek 16, with those carrying Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang perhaps tempted to switch to Harry Kane, Son Heung-min or Cristiano Ronaldo. Of course, the same could be said for Ben White or any Arsenal player.

Man United face Chelsea (a), Arsenal (h) and Crystal Palace (h), while Spurs meet Burnley (a), Brentford (h) and Norwich (h).

Meanwhile, Arsenal only face Manchester United (a).

The main issue with this move is that Arsenal have a single matchday away to Everton at the end of Gameweek 17. At least we get to see the line-ups for that match, so you could always bring back in Aubameyang, a more preferable long-term hold such as Emile Smith Rowe or skip the game entirely given the likely profit achieved. 

So as an example, you could look at something like Aubameyang to Kane then perhaps replace a misfiring midfielder such as Mbuemo with Smith Rowe. This means you cover captains, gain extra fixtures and give yourself a more preferable long-term team and structure. The timing of your transfers in Sky is key and it’s always worth bearing in mind any fixture gains to be had, even when the player you pick up is for the long term. 

507 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Dammit_182
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    England’s line up (minus Henderson & Philips) could easily be a FF team!

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Too many players from Man City.

      1. Dammit_182
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Haha, good point. Sterling is poor value anyway

  2. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Why are England playing in a blue kit when they are the home team?

  3. EffPeeEll
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Poland 4 goals behind England in terms of goal difference.

    Andorra number 9 sent off in the first minute.

  4. EffPeeEll
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Cricket score for Poland incoming and possibly another haul for Lewangoalski

  5. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    James another assist 🙂

    1. gooberman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      wasted assists in non prem games

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Another lovely delivery from him, what a player he's becoming.

      Good to see Maguire get a goal. Always reliable for England!

  6. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Lol. Maguire cant seem to put a foot wrong for England.

    1. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      International football is not as high a standard in general

      1. panda07
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        England play a quite defensive formation also

      2. gooberman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yes true that.

    2. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe he is not the problem

  7. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    I have huge admiration for Luke's headspace to play multiple games. Had a few goes at Sky but find it too much to juggle alongside FPL - Sky is complex.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      It's not complex, it just needs you to keep on top of it. That alone will get you up the ranks.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I was probably overthinking it, I usually do 😆

        I'll revisit it one day once I clean my head out a bit more.

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah worth giving it a proper shot if you feel you have time. It's very involved but not hard.

          Unlike FPL dead teams won't do well. so if you're keeping on top of it you will keep rising past those sorts of teams. Then it's just trying to make the push above the people who are actually playing properly.

    2. Naby K8a
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Played Sky serious for 2 seasons and finished inside Top 25. It's not complex at all

  8. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    No suprise England playing much better with wing backs James and Chilwell. Coached to press high under Tuhcel rather than the more conservative Shaw Trippier (back 4 fulll backs).

    1. Snakehips
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I agree they're playing well but you have to take the poor opposition into consideration.

      1. Naby K8a
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Players are playing in a role that suits them at club level regardless of opposition

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Loving Henderson in the midfield too. Such a clever player.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Boom.

        Phillips' place is under threat imo. Hendo the best partner for Rice.

  9. Kun Tozser
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    James is relentless

    So many other Cobham right backs currently too

    Chelsea recruitment has been too draw

    1. Kun Tozser
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Top draw!!

  10. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Oh no, you can't let Henderson merk you like that.

    1. Philosopher's Stones
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Henderson could be walking in a narrow lane and walk his way around the tiles. Such a smart player.

  11. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    How much does IB "form" translate into FPL "form"? What do we guys think?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Kane isn’t getting chances like that for Spurs

      1. panda07
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        He looks up for it much more than he does for Spurs. It's a good opportunity to carry this attitude back into the PL.

      2. Better off with a pin and a…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yet.

  12. SteJ
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    That'll do. Get those FPL assets off the pitch please

  13. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Was debating whether to get Kane or not but going to have to bring him in on this form.

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Albania are atrocious.

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      He's had good International form for ages. Club form though at a crap club...

      1. panda07
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        True but at least it shows he can still turn it on. He's had his sulk now and he might get behind Conte and start performing for Spurs

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Oh I agree he might do it's just that this isn't evidence of it. We all know what he's capable of.

          1. panda07
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 4 months ago

            fair enough, I think he's worth the risk with those fixtures though

    3. Salan
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      It's irrelevant. Kane always has this form, only not willing to play in Spurs. This is fact.

      1. panda07
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        I agree he's been sulking when playing for Spurs but with a new manager he might come around

      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah didn't see half this much effort against Everton. It's like he's making a point.

  14. DycheDycheBaby
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Kane is back! Maybe...

  15. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Albania's gameplan is terrible lol. Picked apart like candy floss.

  16. BIG TONES
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    A) Son & Wilson
    B) Kane & Gallagher

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      B as Kane is currently playing and scored.

  17. Old Bull
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Feel like I’m looking at a trap. Kane looking good against a weak team. For sure he’s playing well but can’t see Spurs changing overnight. Think I’ll hold back for a game or two.

  18. im1974
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Leeds defence as bad as Albania? Kane captain.....

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Do it please

    2. im1974
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Going all in with TC

  19. Isca Extremadura
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Albania somehow have 15 points in group
    Looking like Norwich reserves

  20. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Hattie Kane

  21. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Oh my.

    Like a completely different player for England...

  22. Epic Fail
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    That scissor kick was a bit dangerous. Could have killed someone. Should be chalked out.

  23. DycheDycheBaby
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Must not get Kane. Must not get Kane. Must not ge........ohh ....

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Ha! My thoughts too. Could be exactly what he needed to get his mojo back.

  24. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Here comes the Kane train

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Choo choo

  25. BOATIES FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Grealish and Vardy to Kane and Jota seems very tempting. exact money though....

  26. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Is Kane not trying for Spurs .

    1. Old Bull
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      It’s the system he’s been playing in

  27. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Ronaldo to Kane capitano??

    1. Dammit_182
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      No way! Ronnie vs Watford is plumb

  28. Stranger Mings
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Kane or son

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Worst time to ask

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Yeh Kane won’t be playing Albania every week

    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Kane looks essential now

      1. Old Bull
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        He’s not essential

        1. Stranger Mings
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 4 months ago

          Great pick but the at an expensive price

      2. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Kane back on form good for son if assists all his goals !!

    3. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      Scarlett

      1. Stranger Mings
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 4 months ago

        Reguillion is tempting to cross the ball into Kane

  29. dshv
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Please Kane bring that form in PL

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 4 months ago

      I think he will. Together with Conte's arrival, this will clear his head.

  30. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 4 months ago

    Argh Kane got me thinking now. I know Albania have been rubbish but wonder if this will kick start his club form, next fixtures look good