Fantasy EFL

Fantasy EFL: Gameweek 1 Scout Picks

Fantasy EFL is almost here! To give you a head start, we’ve put together our final ‘starting’ Scout Picks. Use them as inspiration for your Gameweek 1 team, if you so wish.

Our expert panel has already begun unveiling their carefully curated teams ahead of today’s 20:00 BST deadline.

Nevertheless, our team is set, but remember, it’s a rollercoaster of a Gameweek. Expect the unexpected and adjust your squad accordingly! Further details on the selections can be viewed here but we’ll outline the key reasons below.

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Final Scout Picks: Fantasy EFL Gameweek 1 7

GOALKEEPER:

Corey Addai (2.5%)

Sky Bet League Two champions Stockport County open their campaign against Cambridge United at Edgeley Park. The Hatters, renowned for their defensive solidity, shipped just 17 goals at home last season. Meanwhile, Addai was integral to Crawley’s promotion push, notching 10 clean sheets and pulling off 179 saves in a strong 42-game campaign.

DEFENDERS:

Jake Cooper (0.5%)

Millwall’s captain has been selected ahead of their home tie against Watford at The Den. Flying under the radar with only 0.5% ownership, the centre-back could be a hidden gem. Cooper helped the Lions keep 16 clean sheets across the campaign in 44 appearances, including 185 clearances and 38 blocked shots. Clean sheet potential against the Hornets is high.

Jayden Bogle (5.1%)

The wing-back was a consistent performer for Sheffield United last season making 34 appearances, contributing three goals, 67 tackles, and 84 clearances. Bogle is owned by fewer managers than Ethan Ampadu (37.9%) and Junior Firpo (8.5%), making him a nice differential pick.

MIDFIELDERS:

Callum O’Hare (21.3%)

O’Hare vice-captains the side following his nine goal involvements in 31 matches for Coventry last season. Partnered with Gustavo Hamer, the duo could form a formidable partnership. Having registered 17 shots on target and 38 key passes last term, O’Hare will be looking to guide the Blades to victory at Deepdale.

Siriki Dembele (5.2%)

The winger, who had seven goal involvements in 33 appearances for Birmingham City last season, will be aiming to make a significant impact in League One. The third most owned [outfield] Bluenose behind Alfie May (32.9%) and Ethan Laird (7.8%), any returns could prove crucial in mini-league standings.

FORWARDS:

Emmanuel Latte Lath (12.8%)

Lath, a key player for Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough, will once again lead the line. Scoring 16 goals and providing one assist in 30 matches, Lath will be hoping to better his record. Taking 3.14 non-penalty shots p/90 and outperforming his xG [0.50], we fancy Lath to return against Swansea City at Riverside Stadium.

Matteo Joseph (2.3%)

A Leeds double-up finalises our Fantasy EFL Gameweek 1 squad. The seventh-highest selected outfield player for Leeds, Joseph is looking to solidify his place in Daniel Farke’s side. Joseph is aiming to carry the goalscoring mantle for the Leeds faithful this season.

CLUB PICKS

Following our Scout (player) Picks, we’ve opted for a high-risk, high-reward strategy by selecting two away teams. This approach aims to capitalise on the potential for +2 bonus points per win. For a deeper dive into our reasoning, check out our full EFL guide.

Huddersfield Town

The joint-23rd most selected club this week (1.3%), we fancy the Terriers to secure three points away at Peterborough United. Huddersfield were unbeaten against Posh in 2021/22, including a 1-1 away draw at the Weston Homes Stadium. Following relegation from the Championship, we expect Michael Duff’s side to secure three points… and secure us an extra +2 points!

Sheffield United

The Blades’ return to the Championship begins on the road, as they travel to take on Preston North End at Deepdale. In the 2022/23 Championship campaign, the Blades did the double over the Lilywhites, including a 0-2 win away from home. Under the guidance of manager Chris Wilder, the club is aiming for a victorious opening to their season.

FINAL TOP TIPS

Master the opening weekend with our essential Gameweek 1 Guide. From Scout Picks and team reveals to captaincy advice and top player picks, our guide has everything you need to dominate Gameweek 1. Don’t forget the deadline is 20:00 BST this evening!



73 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Bruno Commando
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Draft 5 and I think I'm close. Which option would you choose?

    1. Gvardiol + MGW
    2. TAA + CHO

    Henderson // Lumley
    Gvardiol* Porro Burn // Barco THB
    Salah Gordon Nkunku MGW* // Winks
    Haaland Isak Muniz

    0.5 ITB to do Isak to Watkins in GW3

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    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Gvardiol Saliba and CHO...

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      1. Bruno Commando
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        And Porro out?

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        1. teddy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 months, 27 days ago

          Yup

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    2. Jonesfromthere
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      1

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      1. Bruno Commando
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Thanks J!

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  2. Botman and Robben
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Think Solanke will do well at Spurs?

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    1. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      I think so, yeh, so long as Postie is boss. I wouldn't get him for GW1, but he'd be an early transfer in.

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    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Yup, has all the attributes to do well in Angeball setup

      +1
    3. Jonesfromthere
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      I’m probably in the minority but I think he’s the perfect signing for them. Complements their attack nicely and will score plenty.

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      1. Botman and Robben
        • 8 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Getting him for GW1?

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        1. Jonesfromthere
          • 12 Years
          7 months, 27 days ago

          No don’t think he starts first game. But will be on him fairly soon, great price in that team

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    4. Aribo Starmix
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      I think so.

      I've also genuinely no idea where Toney will end up now...

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      1. Jonesfromthere
        • 12 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Galatasaray on a free next summer

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      2. x.jim.x
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Wish that United had gone for him instead of this Zirkzee lad, especially now Hojlund's injured

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      3. Tonyawesome69
        • 6 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Wonder if Toney will run down his contract at Brentford. Thiago long term injury may influence that as well

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        1. Mother Farke
          • 1 Year
          7 months, 27 days ago

          Winding down his contract would put him in a great position to chase the bag next summer with what will likely be his final "big" contract.

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    5. F4L
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      for sure. just hope pens stay with Son so he isn't in 70% of teams come GW8

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    6. Hairy Potter
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Should do. He works hard and found his finishing boots last season.

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      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Is he worth starting with?

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  3. 03farmboy
    • 5 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Son or De bruyne??

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    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Son

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    2. Botman and Robben
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Son

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    3. nico05
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Feel like KDB could return to near his prior levels, anyone agree?

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      1. x.jim.x
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        No I think he’s almost finished - will be rested quite a bit if he’s still there after deadline day

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  4. SKENG
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Henderson Turner
    TAA Porro Andersen Mee 4.0
    Salah Palmer Son Gordon Rodgers
    Isak Solanke 4.5

    Any feedback on this please? I really like Solanke for Spurs.

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    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Not sure Solanke starts gw1 and unsure how Neto will affect Palmer’s role. Would wait on those two

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      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Neto plays mostly on the left, knocking out Mudryk and Sterling.

        +1
  5. Ser Davos
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    dare I suggest it... anyone early WCers considering Trossard and/or Jesus?

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    1. Jonesfromthere
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      I don’t get the Jesus hype personally. Not guaranteed to start and if he does usually be subbed early

      +3
      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Arteta is pretty likely like Pep. Gives praise for a player and then he gets benched (just because the other one is even better).

        +2
  6. Gooner Kebab
    • 12 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Who will benefit from Neto in Chelsea?

    +1
    1. x.jim.x
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      His agent

      +6
    2. Jonesfromthere
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Hard to tell. All I know it the club is bonkers, how many wingers do you need? Madueke has looked great and they still splash another 50 on a RW

      +1
      1. RichardNixon
        • 8 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        We have two right wingers, Paez and Estevao, joining next summer as well. Madueke might be sold this window i reckon.

        +1
        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 months, 27 days ago

          Neto is better (and more expensive) than Madueke. More injury prone though, but does it matter for Che(?!?)

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      2. Hangman Page
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Also got rid of Pulisic, Hudson-Odoi etc.

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    3. Mr. O'Connell
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Lukaku. better service than Sterling.

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  7. mataave
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Choose a team:

    a)

    Raya - Turner
    Gvardiol - Pedro Porro - Livramento - Faes - Harwood Bellis
    Salah - Kulusevski - Nkunku - Eze - Winks
    Haaland - Isak - Wood

    b)

    Henderson - Flekken
    Saliba - Gvardiol - Pedro Porro - Livramento - Faes
    Son - Jota - Nkunku - Eze - Winks
    Haaland - Isla - Wood

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    1. mataave
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Isak *

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    2. Jonesfromthere
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      A for me and it’s not even close

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  8. x.jim.x
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Spain goalie howler - hear Chelsea are still interested

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  9. Bob B
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 27 days ago

    BB GW1:

    Raya Henderson
    Saliba Porro TAA Munoz Livramento
    Son Johnson Jota Szoboszlai Gordon
    Isak Havertz Solanke

    Jump on City & Chelsea in a GW2 WC and get a head start on the bandwagons.

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  10. FPL Sanky
    • 1 Year
    7 months, 27 days ago

    Quansah or Leif Davis? Have no LIV in my team.

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    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      One a rotation risk, other nailed but will never get clean sheet points

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      1. FPL Sanky
        • 1 Year
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Yeah, Think we are underestimating Leif Davis.... he could be this season's Alfie Doughty

        +1
    2. Andy_Social
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Davis is nailed. No idea how many minutes Quansah gets.

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  11. Meta12345
      7 months, 27 days ago

      With neto and solanke changing teams, which player should do better now they gone? Sarabia or semenyo?

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      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 6 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Semenyo but really depends on who they sign as replacement

        Both teams have tough starts to the season

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    • Kane Train
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Which team is better?

      A)
      Flekken
      Gvardiol / Gabriel / Konsa
      Salah / Gordon / Nkunku / Eze
      Isak / Haaland / J.Pedro

      B)
      Flekken
      Gvardiol / TAA / Gabriel
      Salah / Eze / Son / Nkunku
      Watkins / Muniz / Isak

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      1. XX SMICER XX
        • 6 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        A

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    • XX SMICER XX
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Which combo would you go for?

      A. Odergaard Bruno
      B. Saka Rashford

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      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        A

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        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 months, 27 days ago

          Similar upside, higher floor since both are safe picks.

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      2. F4L
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        A but not too keen on Ode

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      3. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        The one without huffy Rashford.

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    • F4L
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      damn Spain just rule the football world atm

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    • Coupes
      • 6 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Which one?

      A) ESR & Solanke
      B) Eze & Wood/Muniz

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      1. The Tonberry
        • 1 Year
        7 months, 27 days ago

        B

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      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        BM

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    • Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      I've reached Jacob Murphy stage of drafting

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      1. Gooner Kebab
        • 12 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        just behind you with drafting three 4.0 defenders...

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      2. XX SMICER XX
        • 6 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        I think he is a decent short term pick!

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    • Gudjohnsen
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      A. TAA, Saka
      B. Munoz, Salah

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      1. nico05
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        A - especially if you've Haaland

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    • Count of Monte Hristo
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      Currently have Mbeumo + Andreas. Should I reconsider for Eze or ESR or go with my gut?

      Also, do you prefer any of Quansah/Murillo/Myolenko over VDV/Guehi/Konsa?

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      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Mykolenko is worth looking at, but Robinson is not in your list. Have you looked at him?

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        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 11 Years
          7 months, 27 days ago

          Robinson nailed in my squad. The other 3 I would consider selling in place of the others.

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          1. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 months, 27 days ago

            Check rotation in that case.

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      2. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        When in coin toss category, go always with your gut.

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      3. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 months, 27 days ago

        Mbeumo has MCI and Liv away during first 4 game weeks and then Spurs (bps unlikely), so even with two good home fixtures (ok, Sou is plum fixture) he doesn't enter my team yet.

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    • Emiliano Sala
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      zaha close to return to CP

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    • Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 27 days ago

      #5 salah dumped
      henderson
      van der ven/konsa/davis
      fernandes/saka/nkunku/son
      muniz/isak/haaland

      mathews/winks/robinson/faes

      captaincy is the issue with salah
      1isak
      2haaland
      3haaland
      4haaland
      5haaland
      6saka

      12.5 is too much not to captain,ill take my chances

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