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Following on from our introduction to SPITCH, the brand new fantasy football manager game, it’s time to look more closely at the scoring system and at how last season would have played out.

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As only your best five matchdays throughout the season are counted, even starting in April still actually gives you a chance of succeeding!

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As with Fantasy Premier League (FPL), managers commit to a formation and have a budget to buy players for their line-up, in the quest to score points and win prizes.

But unlike FPL, managers can actually go under or over their budget – this will determine how many positive or negative points they begin the round with.

Other differences include the ability to pick up to nine players from the same club, being allowed to alter teams mid-matchday and the ‘Safety Net’ feature that automatically replaces non-starters with a similarly-priced teammate. Oh, and there are no captains within season mode – so you can forget about ‘effective ownership’!

SCORING SYSTEM

There are many sources of points in the more sophisticated scoring system, with defensive midfielders potentially even more desirable than attackers – as we’ll see in the Manchester City score round-up below:

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LAST SEASON’S POINTS

Here are the best XIs of last season’s top six, based on average points and the players currently at their disposal.

Last season's best assets in the free-to-play SPITCH Fantasy game 5
Last season's best assets in the free-to-play SPITCH Fantasy game 4
Last season's best assets in the free-to-play SPITCH Fantasy game
Last season's best assets in the free-to-play SPITCH Fantasy game 2

The best of the rest are as follows:

  • GK: David Raya (232), Illan Meslier (213), Robert Sanchez (212)
  • DEF: Lewis Dunk (278), Shane Duffy (273), Ethan Pinnock (253), Marc Guehi (251)
  • MID: Youri Tielemans (278), James Ward-Prowse (274), Declan Rice (248)
  • FOR: Jarrod Bowen (235), Ivan Toney (232)

Erling Haaland arrives in England with a mega average of 354 points, with his 22 Bundesliga goals coming from only 34 shots.

Overall, Joao Cancelo accumulated the most points (12,026), followed by Son Heung-min (11,078) and Mohamed Salah (10,970). The Liverpool man totalled the most goalshots (82), ahead of Harry Kane‘s 73.

Winning duels gains 15 points for a player and the most successful at these were Ivan Toney (254), John McGinn (230) and Tomas Soucek (228), with fouls regularly losing 15 points for Conor Gallagher (60), Joelinton (60) and Emmanuel Dennis (56).

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  1. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Last Man Standing code is 88xxin

    10th season of LMS, article out later this week

    1. Brimble82
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Best bit of FPL meets FFS.
      Bar none.

    2. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Is it really trade marked - the competition?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Of course.

    3. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Cheers TM! looking forward to it

    4. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Thanks as always, TM!

  2. dshv
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    1. Ramsdale Trippier
    2. Mendy Zinchenko

    Choose

    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      1

    2. Return Of Chamakh
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      1

    3. AB1792
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 8 months ago

      1

  3. Return Of Chamakh
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    (A) Rashford and Maddison
    (B) Bailey and Sterling

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      B

      1. Return Of Chamakh
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Cheers, this is my current lean after looking again at the fixtures!

    2. Zoostation
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      B

      I’m on Sterling to start in my team but not a popular pick.

      My worry is if he starts well he will be tough to get in at his price point but easier to move off him if need be.

      Proven player in EPL and good fixtures.

      1. Return Of Chamakh
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Yeah good point on the switch up ease - He's been in and out of my drafts a bit, a really interesting price just like Bowen!

    3. Dutchy
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Obviously the template says A. But is there a case for B?

      Ederson Martinelli
      or
      Pope Odegaard

      1. Return Of Chamakh
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Template schmemplate haha 😉 Yeah I'm cooking off on the rashford idea, need to see some actual prem games first and those fixtures are a bit meh.

        I'd say Ederson Martinelli out if those mate, feels like more points to be had there!

      2. Cheeky Onion
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Don't think either of them are template imo at 11% and 5% respectively. Rashy is becoming a bit more popular, but still quite a punt until he proves some form. Madders is one of my fav 8.0's, but I think most will be holding off until his fixtures turn.

    4. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      B

    5. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      a with mount

      1. Return Of Chamakh
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Interesting! So basically Mount over Sterling - any particular reasons?

        1. Emiliano Sala
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          cheaper, better finisher
          more nailed
          on set pieces
          both gonna get same points

  4. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Thoughts here? Was all set on Kane captain and switching to Haaland GW2... But decided to go for Haaland from the off and hope Kulu and Perisic can deliver early on for spurs

    Sanchez
    TAA Cancelo Trippier Perisic
    Salah (c) Mount Kulu Bailey
    Haaland Jesus

    Steele Andreas Neco Archer

    1. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Well balanced side.

    2. Saka Rice
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Kinda nuts to not go triple Liverpool. Robertson or Diaz are a must in my opinion. Would take Robertson over Kulu hes more nailed and will get more points in the longrun

  5. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Dunk/Justin or Sanchez/Ward?

  6. gart888
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    A - Robertson + Neto (Bailey first bench)
    B - Walker + 8.0 mid (Andreas first bench)

  7. Weak Become Heros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Loved by Kane/Som double up but going Darwin instead and freeing up funds and getting in some juicy fullbacks look so much more rounded.

    I just think Son gets that juicy 20 point haul v Soton!

    1. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I think he can get something v Chelsea too

    2. AnytimeScorer
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Their records are phenomenal:
      Son has 10 goals in 13 Premier League games against Southampton
      Kane has 11 goals in 14 Premier League games against Southampton

      1. AnytimeScorer
        • 14 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Southampton have not won their opening fixture since 2013-2014 season

        1. G-Whizz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          :O

    3. CONNERS
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      So they're long overdue a win then...

      1. G-Whizz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Please no unless it's something like 4-3 😆

  8. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Chelsea's transfer strategy highlights the importance of a DOF. The latest links today of 35m for Walker-Peters.

    1. The Tinkerman
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Does feel like the media are using a random player generator to link players to Chelsea

      1. Naby K8a
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Chelsea journos have placed concrete interest in the player

    2. Nico.
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Maybe good to stay off NewsNow for a bit buddy 😆

  9. klipp klopp
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Who is best 8 mil midfielder?
    Currently on mount

    1. Dutchy
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Diaz Saka

    2. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I don't think there's an answer as they all have merits. For GW1 I'm between Saka, Diaz and Mount. I like Madders when the fixtures turn. The City ones will be hot and cold. Kulu seems like the one who's price is putting people off, but could still be a solid pick

    3. One Man
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Kula gw1 then move to Bowen.

  10. Milk, 1 Šuker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Saliba/Trippier or Zinchenko/Botman?

    1. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      S/T

    2. Hinchcliffe Thumper
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      S/T

  11. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Can anyone tell me why it's worth paying 2M more for Cancelo over Walker when they're both the only fullbacks right now? Is the occasional assist really worth 2M more?

    1. Crunchie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Same old boring answer, it depends what you want to do with that 2m?

      1. Saka Rice
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        2m is a lot theres a lot you could do. you could upgrade Bailey to Grealish for example or just leave it in the bank for first week or two

    2. Dutchy
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Occasional is an exaggeration. Walker barely has any attacking returns. Although the 2m would be handy. Eg a Martinelli to 8m p

    3. gart888
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Keep in mind that the occasional assist often comes with 3 bonus points too. A clean sheet + an attacking return often leads the bonus scoring.

    4. Nate(U)dog(ie)
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Cancelo had 81 shots last season, 12th highest in the division and more than any other defender (nearest was TAA on 51), he had 10 assists last season in a year where City played with no recognised CF, and he's a monster for bps (829 last season, for comparison TAA had 864, Robbo 770, Walker 403). I don't like the term essential, and given City look a little leggy from a short preseason and have a few tricky games in the opening set I think waiting on him isn't the worst idea. But I fully expect a big season from him with even more assists and goals so I don't think Walker can come near to covering him.

    5. lugs
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      City will buy a LB leaving Walker & Cancelo to battle for the RB slot imo

  12. Dutchy
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Obviously the template says A but is there a case for B??

    Ederson and Martinelli

    Pope and Odegaard

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      a

  13. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    never seen higher ownership than jesus at the start of the season or anytime

    1. gart888
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Yeah, he really should have been 9.0

      1. Cheeky Onion
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        This is true. If at 9.0, would you prefer him or Darwin?

        1. gart888
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 8 months ago

          Jesus to start, probably Darwin when he gets cemented in.

    2. One Man
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I might go without, don’t like his opening 2 fixtures.

  14. Rex Lapis
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Which one?
    A. Jesus + Rashford
    B. Darwin + Martinelli

    1. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      a

  15. Heung min Daughter
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    A) Cancelo, Robbo, Saka/Mount + 0.5itb
    B) Walker, Perisic, KDB/Son

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      B

  16. Ahmed Adam
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Any thoughts

    Raya
    TAA Cancelo Azpilcueta Schar
    Salah Sterling Neto Martinelli
    Haaland Jesus

    Ward Dasilva Tamiyasu Greenwood

    1. dshv
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Different!

  17. Whiskerz
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Pretty settled with this atm. What do you think?

    Sanchez . Ward
    Castagne . Cancelo . TAA . Robbo . Williams
    Salah . Bowen . Aaronson . Martinelli . Andreas
    Kane . Jesus . Archer

    1. Milk, 1 Šuker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I like the Aaronson pick. What's your thinking behind that then?

      1. Whiskerz
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        It was neto and I just expect leeds to be more attacking. Loads of options around that price if it doesn't work out.

        I also had a transfer booked in to get bowen gw2 but I figure I might as well just start with him in case of emergencies

  18. Dutchy
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Current draft. Those who want have a little fun this year, Sterling is in. Son captain. Fun 5m Defenders.

    Pope
    Trent Cancelo Gabriel Trippier Digne
    Son Sterling Diaz Odegaard
    Kane

    Ward Andreas 2x4.5

    Son and or Kane to City Assests GW2 maybe

    1. Whiskerz
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Love the digne pick. Think he'll have a good season if he manages a decent run of games

  19. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Slightly random question has anyone actually figured out the average value of a bench boost and triple captain?

    As in not just guessing "15-20ish points" but doing the proper nerd work with numbers, graphs and whatnot to come up with a more reliable figure? Or at least a fancier looking guess?

    1. Who let Udogie out?
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Nah, everyone just watch all the pre-season games so they can actually see who is in form. Statistics can be helpful but you cannot be in top 10k if you don't watch the games.

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      it's impossible to say for BB imo, because of all the other decisions you make around it

      triple captain is obviously easier to directly compare but also kinda depends on EO; most people will at least captain the most common triple-captained player so if he scores 15, most people get either 30 or 45 - but if you TC a differential and the most common captain that week only gets 2, the difference can be much bigger than the 15 (ie Salah gets captainers 4 and Mahrez gets TCers 45 in GW2 - then Salah TCers in a later gameweek get 45 when you get 30 for captaining him)

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        warning: this post might be an incoherent mess, not re-wording

    3. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Don't know how. Have you?

  20. Nutmeg Rush
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    A) D. Henderson + N. Williams + Saka
    B) Ederson + Cash + Martinelli

    Help!

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      B

  21. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on how nailed Nunez will be for Pool? could do even better than Haaland and Kane in the first 6 if he's a regular starter.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Not sure but Jota back very soon.

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Jota Firmino are good competition for him

    3. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Not totally nailed, but neither was Jota and he still ended up scoring well last season. Injuries to others, 5 subs and his versatility should probably help him though

    4. The Mentaculus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Its really hard to say. At the moment, I would guess he's 50/50 to start GW1 but maybe more likely to start at home to Palace? Personally I think he's a cut above Jota really, but Firmino is likely to be used for tactical reasons at least in a few games.

      I think I'm going for him. Its risky & it could be too soon, but there's definitely potential for huge hauls there

  22. Who let Udogie out?
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 8 months ago

    A. Ederson+Walker+Martinelli
    B.Ramsdale+Cancelo+4.5m midfielder

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

  23. WVA
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Just changed Ramsdale James Martinelli to Mendy Robbo Zinchenko?

    Mendy
    TAA Robbo Cancelo Perisic Zinchenko
    Salah Mount Bailey
    Haaland/Kane Jesus

  24. Alan Watts
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Jesus, Neto, N Williams 442

    Or

    Robertson, Martinelli, 4.5 forward 541

    1. G-Whizz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I'm on A

      Careful, that doesn't mean that's the right answer lol

  25. waltzingmatildas
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Hi guys, think I'm decided on a threemium.
    Any final comments? 0.5itb
    Raya
    TAA Walker Trippier Cash
    Salah Son Martinelli Bailey
    Kane Jesus
    (Ward Neco Andreas Greenwood)

    Walker safe?
    Greenwood or Archer?

    1. Hinchcliffe Thumper
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      With your setup: I'd settle with Kane from Spurs and pick KDB instead of Son. Or keep Son if you will and switch Kane to Håland.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Second week I'll probably move one of them on to city, but happy to start with both.
        Cheers

      2. Whiskerz
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Yeah if I was going for 3 they'd be from different teams. Unless one is a planned transfer and you're dodging the wham fixture.

    2. Hinchcliffe Thumper
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      And Archer over Greenwood

    3. RedJive79
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      45 mins ago that was the same as mine, except Mendy over Raya with the extra 0.5. Now I'm back to a two premium template. Might change back before deadline though.

      1. waltzingmatildas
        • 13 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        I've been settled on three for a couple of days.... Gives me the option to downgrade one and upgrade once I see who is the best option.
        Cheers

  26. My heart goes Salalalalah
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Any way I can arrange my leagues in the order I want under the "leagues" tab?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      no, they are in ascending league number order

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        Cheers mate

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      Did you want to put the Anytime Top 100 league first?

      1. My heart goes Salalalalah
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 months ago

        2nd, after multiple top 50's

  27. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Which one?

    A) Martinelli
    B) Rashford

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

    2. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

    3. Who let Udogie out?
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

    4. The Wayfarer
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      A

    5. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      b def

  28. lewis274
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Salah Diaz martinelli neto
    or
    Salah saka bailey neto

  29. Lionac
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    A) Kane & Haaland & Salah with only TAA & James as premium def with weak MIDs
    or
    B) Kane or Haaland with all premium DEFs and Mount in mid

    Which strategy seems better?

    1. lewis274
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      b

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I'm going B

  30. lewis274
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 8 months ago

    Haaland or Kane? toughest decision i have to make

    1. dshv
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      I will go Haaland. Most dangerous attack in the league!

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      It's tough but Kane probably scores more points

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 months ago

      You will want Haaland for Bournemouth game so booking in a transfer going with Kane. Assuming you will captain Salah I would just go straight for Haaland as you don't know what other fires you may have to put out in week 2. If none then going into week 3 with 2 free transfers would be a big plus