FFS Cup

The first round draw for the 2021/22 FFS Cup

Qualifying for our open-to-all Fantasy Premier League cup competition took place in Gameweek 12.

Fantasy managers who registered their teams and scored 62 points or more (after hits) qualified for round one automatically, while those who scored exactly 61 only progressed if their overall rank was 724,950th or better.

Six of our former winners also submitted entry forms and were handed a bye to the first round. They were: Wild Rover, Gribude, A Manager Has No Name, donnellyc, TH14 and 2EyedTurk.

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.

And a reminder that Premium Members can still enter our FFS Members Cup up until this morning’s FPL deadline, with qualifying set to take place in Gameweek 13.

FIRST ROUND DRAW

The full draw for the first round can be viewed here.

Our former champions were all kept apart in the draw.

2EyedTurk faces Germanrapha, TH14 plays shubhan, A Manager Has No Name takes on MyPrettyPony, donnellyc meets THEFOREHEAD, WildRover squares off against Matt172, and Gribude vies with Mata-Is-The-Juan for a place in round two.

We’ve got some high-flyers involved in the first round, with the world number five, tab.hashimi, our highest-ranked entrant. You can watch Az’s interview with Tabz, who takes on FCBetoni in round one, over on our YouTube channel.

Lincolnite_Imp has an OR of 14th, meanwhile, and faces jonbrown84 in Gameweek 13.

benedict11 (397th) v Drunken Gnome (728th) is the match-up of the round and our only all-top 1k clash.

DonieFPL (938th), FPL MONO (728th), Ryyuuu (319th), Tail o the Bank (938th), kevcar (275th), Milanista10 (794th) and Stateside Villains (728th) are also having superb seasons and feature in round one.

sledger and Ould Onion Bagger each passed 100 points in Gameweek 12 and were our highest-scoring managers in qualifying.

At the other end of the scale, Bottom feeders squeaked through as the 1,024th and final qualifier.

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?

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

  • Qualifying – Gameweek 12
  • Round 1 – Gameweek 13
  • Round 2 – Gameweek 15
  • Round 3 – Gameweek 16
  • Round 4 – Gameweek 17
  • Round 5 – Gameweek 18
  • Round 6 – Gameweek 19
  • Round 7 – Gameweek 21
  • Quarter-Final – Gameweek 22
  • Semi-Finals – Gameweek 23
  • Final and third place play-off – Gameweek 24

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

815 Comments Post a Comment
  1. _figu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    1 FT, 0.1 itb

    Ramsdale
    TAA Cancelo Rudiger White
    Salah Jota Foden ESR
    Vardy Jimenez

    Antonio Livra Sissoko.

    Would you save this? Don't see any obvious moves.

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      anyone?

      1. MikeBravo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Foden to Gallagher

        1. _figu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Not a bad shout. Would give money to do Vardy to Kane/Lukaku. Not sure I want to lose Foden.

          1. MikeBravo
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            I nearly went with Foden on wildcard last week, but avoided him based on: 18 points against Brighton is about all he's done; Pep Roulette; and he's a bit lightweight/ looks like he could break!

    2. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Save

  2. Nightf0x
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez (foster)
    Matip rudi cancelo taa (white)
    Town mbeumo salah raph
    Vardy jimi (antonio)

    Which?

    A) town to moura
    B) matip to james/alonso
    C) matip town -4 to jota davies
    D) matip town -4 to moura alonso/james
    E) raph matip -4 to jota james

    1. RobMcM1991
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B or E I think

    2. Boberella
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B

  3. RobMcM1991
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Really need help guys, currently going with this:

    Ramsdale
    TAA, Cancelo, Duffy
    Salah (C), Foden, Mbuemo, Raphina, Gallagher
    Kane (VC), Antonio

    Subs: Foster, Hwang, Livramento, Amartey

    But should I set up differently or change someone? I've 0.5M and 1 FH. Looking to get James in but need to save the hit for next week to do it

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good, I'd save. Probably play Hwang and Antonio first sub if Foden doesn't feature.

      1. RobMcM1991
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Ye that's what I was looking at, could spend the FT on Jota but that messes up my James plan

    2. RobMcM1991
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Anyone?

  4. Jonesfromthere
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA | Cancelo | James
    Salah(c) | Jota | Saka | Mbuemo
    Kane | Jimenez | Benteke

    Foster | Royal | Livramento | Brownhill

    Am I good to go guys?

    1. Gudjohnsen
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good

    2. RobMcM1991
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Royal might do more damage than Mbuemo or maybe Benteke?

      1. Jonesfromthere
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers mate, tbh have no faith in Spurs.

        1. RobMcM1991
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Ye fair, though they have a great record against Burnley. I am a Spurs fan so maybe biased

  5. Miguel Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    We confident Duffy starts tonight?

    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      No

    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yes.

    3. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Not totally, but fingers crossed. Most predicted lineups seem to have him in

  6. vincentwsho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bench?

    A) Rudiger (MUN) (have James)
    B) Raphinha (bha)

    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. faver
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      b

    3. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

    4. Boly Would
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

    5. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      A

  7. C_G
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    am i gtg?

    Sanchez

    TAA Cancelo Rudiger

    Salah (c) Son Raph Gallagher

    Vardy Toney Hwang

    Steele White Livra Allan

    1. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Yup

  8. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Final decision and some opinion would be great!

    Play whom:
    A. Antonio (mci)
    B. Wilson (ars)

    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. faver
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      b

    3. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Go with your gut.

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

      Ive decided to give ASM a run over Antonio as the games on tv today

    5. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Thank you folks! Wilson it is, as originally planned 😛

  9. faver
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Should I do White > Alonso (-4)?

    1. C_G
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      next week for free

      1. faver
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        That's what I was thinking, but I want to be ahead of the curve.

        1. tokara
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          one gw is NOT AHEAD. Everyone is getting him next week.

    2. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't. Arsenal and Chelsea equal odds for CS.

  10. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    So how confident are we that the Liverpool game goes ahead?

    Still holding off my Jota transfer until last minute

    1. faver
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      99%.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Very confident.

      Just look at the weather forecast. It's fine.

    3. Stamford B
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      This again?

    4. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      You'll know as much in 3 hours as a minute before deadline. Check weather forecast which is a forecast.

    5. Bennerman
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      We used to say 'this is how rumours start' in the old days.

      Nowadays, we can actually watch in real time how rumours start.

      It's quite scary.

  11. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Have 1ft
    1) Foden to B Silva
    2) Foden to jota
    3) muembo to Gallagher ( white 1st bench)
    4) save

    1. Tic Tacs
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Save the FT

  12. FC Hakkebøf
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Bench Rudiger or Antonio?

    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Rudiger

    2. SHOWSTOPPERRR
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      In my case it's Antonio Vs white.

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Antonio.

    4. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Antonio

    5. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Antonio

  13. Bishopool
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Should I wait for Liverpool match postpone news?

    Foden, Livra -> TAA, Rowe (-4pts)

    I have Saka.

    a) make it happen now
    b) wait for news
    c) roll and start with Cancelo, Regu, Duffy, Salah(c), Foden, Havertz, Saka, Vardy(vc), Jimi, Toney

    1. RobMcM1991
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      C, looks like it will go ahead

  14. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Worth -4 to get Cancelo for Livra, or play White?

    Who gets more points?

    A) White
    B) Cancelo -4

    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Play white

    2. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      B enjoy

  15. Tic Tacs
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 3 months ago

    Any selection issues here?

    Guaita
    TAA, James, Cancelo
    Salah (C), Gundogan, ESR, Gallagher
    Kane (vc), Wilson, Pukki

    Gunnarsson, Reguilon, Bowen, Livramento

    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Nope looks good, Gundo and Reg is a close call though.

      1. RobMcM1991
        • 2 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Agree, reg will have a lot of deliveries

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

          Maybe delayed ones from Amazon

      2. Tic Tacs
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, I was also thinking Reg instead of Gallagher, and also that Bowen might get joy on the break against City

    2. TopBinFc
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Reg instead of Wilson?

        1. Tic Tacs
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I just don't 100% trust the Spurs defence yet, especially away from home.

    3. tim
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Foden to Jota -4?

      My bench is not that good to cover if he doesnt play: A.Armstrong, Livra, Brownhill.

      Yay or Nay?

      1. Jonesfromthere
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yay

        1. tim
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Was thinking the same!

      2. ChuckyPancamo
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I've got exactly the same bench and I don't think it's worth the hit. There is a chance Armstrong gets a return - Southampton have scored in their last 6 games.

    4. Bishopool
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      a) roll and start with Havertz
      b) Sarr -> Raph/Gall and bench Havertz

      Have Foden.

      1. Jonesfromthere
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        I like the Sarr to Gallagher move

    5. Alli
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Foden > Jota for free?

      Ramsdale
      Cancelo - Rudiger - TAA
      Salah - Raph - Foden - Son
      Toney - Wilson - Antonio

      Foster - Bissouma - Livramento - Manquillo

      1. Jonesfromthere
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I’d do that move

      2. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        yes

    6. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      What’s the general consensus on utd - expecting a defensive turnaround?

      1. Jonesfromthere
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        No, not in the short term at least

      2. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Not anytime soon

        1. Bennerman
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          When you're asking for opinions, what people expect is fundamentally what matters

          1. Bennerman
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            That was intended for matey a bit further down, being a bit sniffy

            1. JoeTweaks
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 3 months ago

              I understand
              I was just making it clear that United usually defy expectations, especially their defense

              1. Bennerman
                • 5 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                Fair shout

                1. JoeTweaks
                  • 2 Years
                  2 years, 3 months ago

                  Thanks...wish you a good gw,especially if we have similar teams.

                  1. Bennerman
                    • 5 Years
                    2 years, 3 months ago

                    Likewise, good luck

              2. JoeTweaks
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 3 months ago

                So what we expect mostly doesn't play out. For instance,they conceded to almost all mid to bottom table teams and kept clean sheets against most of the big boys. Therefore, one shouldn't be carried away by the fixtures or perceived upturn in form. With United,believe it when it happens.

      3. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        They're a good team. If they get their confidence back they'll do well at both ends of the pitch.

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

        I don't think what we 'expect' matters but I wouldn't go near the defense until there's proof

    7. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      I'm not in the UK.

      Is there any indication that the storm may affect the games?

      I read online that a Newcastle Falcons game was postponed. Don't know anything about them.
      Also that the storm is likely to last till Sunday?
      Any insight would be helpful.

      Thanks.

      1. Jonesfromthere
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        No, just trolls in my opinion.

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          That's good news. Cheers.

      2. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        More like storm in a teacup. Expect it to blow over soon - sorry couldn't help myself

        TAA(c)

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          I like the captain punt. Goodluck.

      3. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Falcons are rugby union.Looks like the Northeast and Scotland are worse affected areas right now. Newcastle are playing in London though. Shouldn't affect any games unless Arwen gets annoyed later.

    8. Subzero (-4)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      What do we reckon guys. Good to go or should I be playing Bowen ahead of anyone?

      Pickford
      TAA Cancelo James Alonso
      Salah (c) Raphina Gallagher
      Kane Toney Antonio

      Bowen bissouma livramento

      Feels wrong benching Bowen but don’t know who to play him over or have I got it right?

      Thanks in advance 🙂

      1. Cojones of Destiny
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        good team, tough bw antonio and bowen, but bowen in a better form of late so i’d start him

    9. Cojones of Destiny
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      play:
      a. Ait Nouri
      b. A. Armstrong

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        A

    10. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      maddison anyone?

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        or barnes

      2. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Tempted by Barnes with those fixtures. But performances aren't convincing.

    11. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Do you think that Lukaku will start?

      1. Bennerman
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        No.

      2. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        No

      3. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Not IMO.
        Werner and Havertz might start.

      4. Cojones of Destiny
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        if the game is up by two goals probz not

        1. Bennerman
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Which would be a weird way to start the game and certainly warrant investigation

          1. Big Mac 24
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

      5. wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        cheers

    12. RobMcM1991
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 3 months ago

      Start Hwang or Antonio?

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Hwang

      2. TopBinFc
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Ant, or have you someone else to bench?

          1. RobMcM1991
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 3 months ago

            Could play both and bench one of Foden, Mbuemo, Raphina, Gallagher

        • Cojones of Destiny
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Antonio

      3. boroie
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        1FT, 0.0 ITB

        DDG
        TAA(VC) Cancelo James
        Salah(C) Son Mbuemo Foden*
        Jesus Antonio Toney

        Foster; Duffy Livramento Brownhill

        A: Foden -> Jota
        B: Jesus -> Jimenez
        C: Save FT

        1. Cojones of Destiny
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          c

        2. Bruno Commando
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          1

      4. Norco
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Worth saving the FT this week?

        Rams
        TAA Cancelo James Reg
        Salah Foden Saka Gall
        Vardy Jim

        Subs: Antonio Livra 4.5

      5. boroie
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Final decision… Bench…

        A - Antonio
        B - Duffy

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          B

        2. Cojones of Destiny
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          b

        3. TheRealDog
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Same dilemma and Duffy is on my bench. I always fear a Duffy haul though.

      6. Oggle22
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        G2G

        Ramsdale
        James Reg Tsimikas
        Salah Son Raph ESR
        Jesus CR7 Toney

        Foster Livramento Luiz Manquillo

        Cheers

      7. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 3 months ago

        Alisson
        Trent James Cancelo
        (S)alah Son ESR Gallagher Hojbjerg
        Kane Dennis

        Foster Broja Livra Chilwell

        Hoping for a good GW!!!

        1. FantasyClub
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Wow triple Spurs bold. I just brought in Kane first Spurs asset this season

        2. FantasyClub
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 3 months ago

          Your striker rotation is a bit of a worry with Dennis likely to go AFCON