FFS Cup

Prizes on offer as the 2024/25 FFS Cups open for entry

There is a total of £600 worth of prizes on offer as our Fantasy Football Scout (FFS) cup competitions for the 2024/25 campaign are open for entry.

We are launching our latest open-to-all tournament, along with a separate competition for Premium Members only.

Sign-up for the open cup competition can be found here

Premium Members can sign up to both tournaments, via the entry forms here and here

The roll call of former FFS Open Cup winners looks like this: donnellyc, Jonty, gooner dave, Ninja_Fit_Saints, sleepingmaster, MCH, Wild Rover, Tdubb05, Gribude, CMIFLFC, Mark, Leon Harris, A Manager Has No Name, Sleepysi, TH14, 2EyedTurk, Man-Chest-Heir F.C, LOKOMOTIV, Philman, Powell, Genovoze, Fusen, Colombo Geezers and TFO.

As former winners, those listed will gain a bye to the first round of the tournament should they enter with the same username.

In our FFS Members Cup, our list of winners is as follows: Kippax Kloggers, Fuzzy Dunlop,  Acquafresca, Trigg, Waltzingmatildas, Ola Svanheld, Malaikat Jahad, rrcmc, Jay #, Pep Pig, Mohd Rodzi, Scrumper, Chaballer, Mani10000g, Mayanyi and Biggsy.

Again, those listed above will gain a bye to the first round proper of the Members Cup should they enter with the username listed.

If you’re new to our cup competitions, read on for an FAQ, offering all the details.

*Please note that the FFS Cup page will be updated with the 2024/25 details in the coming days


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FPL 2023/24 pre-season page now live

HOW DO THE CUP COMPETITIONS WORK?

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

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

WHEN DO THEY START?

The qualifying round for the Fantasy Football Scout Open Cup will take place in Gameweek 12, with the first round proper running in Gameweek 13.

Fantasy managers can enter their teams in the Open Cup until 11:59 GMT on Tuesday November 26.

The qualifying round for the Members Cup will also take place in Gameweek 12, with the first round running in Gameweek 13.

Fantasy managers can, once again, enter their teams in the Members Cup until 11:59 GMT on Tuesday November 26.

We will make both first-round draws after Gameweek 12 ends.

  • Previous winners must enter with the same usernames listed above to gain their bye.
  • Entrants must have registered their teams in Fantasy Premier League ahead of Gameweek 1.

HOW DO I ENTER?

Enter the free-to-all FFS Open Cup via the entry form here.

Enter the FFS Members Cup via the entry form here. This form is only visible to Premium Members and you’ll need to log into the Premium Members’ Area to view it.

You’ll be asked to confirm your FPL team ID at the point of entry, then you will be sent a confirmation email. Your entry is only completed once you have confirmed your FPL team ID as part of the process. If your FPL team is incorrectly entered, we cannot amend this at a later date.

To check that you’re entered correctly, please scan the list of entries.

The open-to-all FFS Open Cup list is here.

The FFS Members Cup list is here.

HOW DO I FIND MY FPL TEAM ID?

Your FPL ID is your unique ID for your FPL team. This is found via your Gameweek History page – the link to which is found in the right-hand menu under your FPL team strip. When you visit your Gameweek History you will see a number in the URL (as opposed to the XXX below).

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/XXX/history

Place this 1-8 digit number, or your Gameweek History URL, in the FPL ID field on the entry form.

WHEN WILL I FIND OUT IF I’VE QUALIFIED?

Results from the Fantasy Football Scout Cup qualifying round will be published shortly after Gameweek 12 ends and then weekly, after the completion of each Gameweek, from that point on.

Results from the Members Cup qualifying round will be published shortly after Gameweek 12 ends and then weekly, after the completion of each Gameweek, from that point on.

WHAT IS THE GAMEWEEK SCHEDULE?

Both these cup competitions will be played out according to the following proposed Gameweek schedule, though this could be subject to change.

Fantasy Football Scout Open Cup Round Dates

  • Qualifying – Gameweek 12
  • Round 1 – Gameweek 13
  • Round 2 – Gameweek 14
  • Round 3 – Gameweek 15
  • Round 4 – Gameweek 16
  • Round 5 – Gameweek 17
  • Round 6 – Gameweek 18
  • Quarter-Final – Gameweek 19
  • Semi-Finals – Gameweek 20
  • Final and third place play-off – Gameweek 21

Fantasy Football Scout Members Cup Round Dates

  • Qualifying – Gameweek 12
  • Round 1 – Gameweek 13
  • Round 2 – Gameweek 15
  • Round 3 – Gameweek 16
  • Round 4 – Gameweek 17
  • Round 5 – Gameweek 18
  • Quarter-Final – Gameweek 19
  • Semi-Finals – Gameweek 20
  • Final and third place play-off – Gameweek 21

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 both cups are as follows:

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

DO I HAVE TO ENTER IF I’M A PREVIOUS WINNER?

Yes, because your FPL team ID will have changed so we will need to record your entry again. As a previous winner, you will be given a bye to the first round proper.

DO I NEED TO BE REGISTERED WITH FANTASY FOOTBALL SCOUT?

We ask you to supply a Fantasy Football Scout username so we can feature you, as a member of our community, in any articles associated with the tournament.

Ideally, you will already have a username with us, but this is not essential to enter.

You must, however, supply a username for the purpose of the tournament so you can be identified in articles.

You must not change this username throughout the course of the tournament. Should you do so without permission, should you enter multiple teams, or if your FFS account comes under moderation for any reason, we reserve the right to remove you from a tournament at any stage.



FPLMarc Newcastle fan that spends far too much time thinking about FPL.

407 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Keane There Dunne That
    • 12 Years
    1 month, 29 days ago

    Which is the best move?
    A) TAA -> Gabriel, Save 1FT

    B) TAA + Wood -> Konate + Isak

    1. The 12th Man
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 29 days ago

      Like both moves.
      Slightly favour B

  2. Cheeky Onion
    • 7 Years
    1 month, 29 days ago

    2 FT & 0.2m ITB - What to do here?

    Sanchez
    Ait-Nouri - Hall - Konsa
    Salah - Saka - Mbuemo - Johnson
    Haaland - Cunha - Welbeck

    Fabianski - Keane - Lewis - Winks

    A) Johnson + Lewis > ESR/Rogers/Semayeno + Saliba
    B) Johnson + Saka > ESR/Rogers/Semayeno + Palmer
    C) Roll FTs

    1. Captain Mal
        1 month, 29 days ago

        Palmer is a must I think

    2. The 12th Man
      • 11 Years
      1 month, 29 days ago

      Waiting on Saka news to move from Son.
      If he’s not fit move to Bruno?
      Raya
      Pau,Gvardiol,Robinson
      Salah,Son,Palmer,Mbeumo,Rogers
      Isak,Cunha

      Fabianski,Delap,Aina,Dunk 1m itb 1FT

      1. Cabellafan
        • 10 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        I would just get Bruno. Great short term potential. Get Saka GW 16

      2. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        You’ll be waiting a long time for that.

    3. Cabellafan
      • 10 Years
      1 month, 29 days ago

      Instead of Saka Im keeping Mbeumo for 4 more weeks and getting Watkins instead of Cunha on WC. 3 great home fixtures for Villa. Switch to Saka and Cunha Gw 16. Good plan?

      1. The 12th Man
        • 11 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        I’m thinking Mbuemo to Bowen in 15 especially if Lopertegi is sacked

        1. Cabellafan
          • 10 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          Good option as well! But definitely need Arsenal attack from 16. Maybe a switch to Bowen and Havertz from gw 16 then?

          1. The 12th Man
            • 11 Years
            1 month, 29 days ago

            Maybe, I’m not feeling Havertz personally.
            It’s Saka or no one for me.

      2. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        You can't look at EPL fixtures in isolation.

        Go on an App like SofaScore and look at the Villa fixtures including Champions League.

        1. The 12th Man
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          This is so important. Villas schedule is brutal. Surely Duran will get game time.

        2. Cabellafan
          • 10 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          Good point thanks

      3. GreennRed
        • 13 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        Will you sell Mbeumo if he keeps his great form until and including GW15 ?

        1. The 12th Man
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          It’s a fixture swing thing. Brentford turn at a time West Ham get good.
          Mbeumo hasn’t been as good with Wissa back as well.

        2. Cabellafan
          • 10 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          No need to if he keeps his form. He will be as good as Saka then for 2.5 mill less.. Will find another way to get arsenal coverage then

    4. le beau jeu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      1 month, 29 days ago

      Would you make any changes to this team?
      .5 ITB

      Sanchez | Fabianski
      Gabriel | Colwill | Digne | Davis | O'Shea
      Salah | Palmer | Mbuemo | Fernandes | Semenyo
      Watkins | Isak | Pedro

    5. MIGHTY JOE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 month, 29 days ago

      Rank in shambles at 3.5mill. Really appreciate advices!
      1FT and 4.6 ITB:

      Flekken
      TAA Gabriel Lewis
      Foden Mbeumo Semenyo Maddison Salah (C)
      Strand-Larsen Solanke

      Valdi DCL Faes Greaves

      Maddison -> Palmer is 99.9% to be done. As for the rest of the mess I have some questions:

      A) TAA -> Saliba, Timber or Pool-defence for -4?
      B) Start Solanke or give DCL one last dance?

      Feels like there is a lot of issues going on in the team, so I'm open to discuss other pressing matters 🙂

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        Take a hit up front and change DCL or Solanke to Isak or Jackson or similar... Havertz too.

        The only thing is that Brentford tend to concede but Everton don't score many, especially DCL.

        Possibly lose Solanke first?

        1. MIGHTY JOE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          Yeah. Like the thought of Solanke -> Havertz.

          Go for a -8, or just play Faes?

      2. boombaba
        • 12 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        That strike force is disgusting

        1. MIGHTY JOE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          Tell me about it

    6. Krap Nottarf
      • 12 Years
      1 month, 29 days ago

      With a defence of TAA, Gvardiol, Konsa, Lewis, Faes this week isn’t looking great.

      Thinking Ait Nouri for TAA but his 4 yellow cards is a worry but not much else cheap that have a good game this week

      1. Captain Mal
          1 month, 29 days ago

          Hall or Colwill?

      2. Nightf0x
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        sels (fab)
        Gabriel konate robinson (konsa lewis)
        Saka foden mbeumo rogers diaz
        Haland raul (wood)

        Which plan ? 3 fts & still got the WC.

        A) lewis foden wood to palmer + RAN/mazraoui jpedro (or) hall welbeck
        B) haland diaz foden raul -4 to palmer salah isak welbeck/jpedro
        C) lewis foden to burgess/4.1 def. palmer & roll 3rd ft, gw13 diaz raul to gordon welbeck/jpedro

      3. Ha.
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        Kelleher (Fab)

        Gabriel, RAN, Konsa (Robinson, Johnson)

        Rogers, Bruno, Mbuemo, Salah (c) (ESR)

        Welbeck, Cunha, Haaland

        G2G?

        1. CONNERS
          • 6 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          Shame you can't play ESR, but yes looks good.

      4. Qaiss
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        No Eze for Palace

        Thinking to buy a Villa defender now

        1. boombaba
          • 12 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          For the 2 points ?

      5. BobbyDoesNotLook
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        Interesting Lewis news (Kova out). Shame that City does not do cs and their next two are horrible. My defence is in shambles. What to do? Soonish want Arsenal defence back in my team but that requires downgrade in midfield (likely BJ).

        Defence: RAN (ful), Lewis (TOT), Myko (BRE), Aina* (ars), Greaves* (MUN)

        3ft

        a) Lewis to Hall (play RAN, Hall, Myko)
        b) Lewis to Hall, Myko/Aina to Colwill/Fofana (play Hall, Colwill, RAN)
        c) save and play RAN, Lewis, Myko

        Full XI
        Flekken FAb
        RAN, Lewis, Myko (Aina* Greaves*)
        Salah Palmer Mbuemo BJ (Dibling)
        Haaland Cunha Wissa

      6. Qaiss
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        Saka has trained

        1. The 12th Man
          • 11 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          Decision made

          1. Funkyav
            • 15 Years
            1 month, 29 days ago

            (partially)

      7. Dennis System
        • 6 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        Ok I have got TAA + Lewis + Greaves

        I can gamble on one of them starting or do -4 to Timber (or literally any def)

        Would you gamble on one starting or do the -4?? (got Gvard and Ran too)

      8. Tonyawesome69
        • 6 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        Arteta on White:
        Ben is gonna be out for months. It’s been different kinds of struggles. It’s never been the same thing. It’s not been improving. It got to a point a where we have to protect the player. Unfortunately it’s going to be a few months.

        Arteta on Calafiori:
        Riccy trained today. His rehab has gone really well. He will be in the squad.

        Arteta on Trossard:
        Trossard seems to be OK. He trained this morning and is feeling good. He was able to do part of that session.

        Arteta on Rice and Saka:
        Bukayo and Declan as well very good they had partial session.

        https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/arsenal-press-conference-live-mikel-30426848?s=09

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 6 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          Back 4:
          Timber Saliba Gabriel Calafiori

          1. Qaiss
            • 9 Years
            1 month, 29 days ago

            First choice but full backs still not nailed to play every game I’d say

            Centre backs are gonna play every match like last season

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 6 Years
              1 month, 29 days ago

              Calafiori and Timber probably have enough long term games/mins for folks to go there

        2. FPL Frost
          • 14 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          Good news all round.

        3. Tonyawesome69
          • 6 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          Still a bit skeptical on Saka's update. Seems he couldn't train through IB until partial session today

        4. BobbyDoesNotLook
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          Okay so in Arteta language Saka does not play/start.

      9. Bagheri Arce
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 month, 29 days ago

        Anyone keeping Solanke?

        Just hearing Kovacic is out. Feels like could be goals in this game.

        Was lining up Solanke to Jackson for the long term but might wait

        1. Captain Mal
            1 month, 29 days ago

            Jackson has the much better fixture. City are bad defensively, but not as bad as Leicester.

          • vova
            • 14 Years
            1 month, 29 days ago

            don't have Solanke but I wouldn't see moving him out as a priority (unless it is to facilitate other moves)

          • GreennRed
            • 13 Years
            1 month, 29 days ago

            City have conceded in 9/11. With or without Kovacic they're not the fortress of old.

            1. Deulofail
              • 9 Years
              1 month, 29 days ago

              When they said 9/11 was an inside job, I didn't realise they were talking about APTs

        2. vova
          • 14 Years
          1 month, 29 days ago

          Hey guys! Hope everyone is doing great! Need some serious help with my team, been tumbling down the ranks after an ill advised WC haha

          Flekken Valdi
          TAA Gvardiol Gabriel Myko Greaves
          Son Foden Mbeumo Semenyo Rogers
          Haaland Wood DCL

          3 FT
          0.3 ITB

          Currently liking the following moves:

          TAA > Hall
          Foden > Bruno
          Son > Salah

          Any help is greatly appreciated

          Thanks! 😀

          1. Captain Mal
              1 month, 29 days ago

              You're going to miss Palmer, but it's a tricky spot you are in.

          2. MGD
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 29 days ago

            Thoughts on:

            Palmer
            Mbuemo
            Luis Diaz

            Likely starting/playing?

            1. Captain Mal
                1 month, 29 days ago

                Palmer and Mbeumo will start, Diaz does not look likely.

                1. MGD
                  • 8 Years
                  1 month, 29 days ago

                  Thanks!

            2. Bobby_Baggio
              • 13 Years
              1 month, 29 days ago

              Afternoon all - 2FT and 1.8m in the bank. Which one?

              Raya
              Gvardiol - Hall - Robinson
              Palmer - ESR - Semenyo - Rogers
              Haaland - Watkins - Wissa

              (Turner) - Johnson - Keane - Porro

              A) Save
              B) Johnson + Watkins + Porro > Salah + Delap + 4.4m
              C) Johnson > Bruno
              D) Watkins > Isak
              E) Anything else

            3. FlyingCanary
              • 5 Years
              1 month, 29 days ago

              Hello fantasy football gurus!
              I need your wisdom,
              which 2 do you start from - ESR, SEMENYO, MCNEIL (palmer / salah already)
              Forwards are haaland / welbeck / larsen...
              I think i keep the front 3, then go ESR / Semenyo...but McNeil against Brentford DEF?

              Cheers in advance

              1. Dutchy FPL
                • 1 Year
                1 month, 29 days ago

                Aah you're talking about gurus and wisdom. Not the right guy probably but give it a go. Start ESR and Semenyo. Think if everybody is fit I would bench Larsen, Fulham away isn't easy. But to answer your question; ESR and Semenyo, bench McNeil

                1. FlyingCanary
                  • 5 Years
                  1 month, 29 days ago

                  ha, i appreciate the reply! yeah true that's the other problem, who's starting...i have it currently as you say, i think i shall stick with it...thanks again!!

              2. Captain Mal
                  1 month, 29 days ago

                  Fulham are a good team, I would also consider benching Larsen.

                  1. FlyingCanary
                    • 5 Years
                    1 month, 29 days ago

                    Benching Larsen would mean playing Mceil...which isnt a bad shout, more upside but more risk..

              3. Gommy
                • 14 Years
                1 month, 29 days ago

                Start one of the following:

                a) Lewis (TOT)
                b) VdB (eve)

                Was on VdB all week but considering the Kovacic injury and Tottenham defence now looking decimated, I feel I have more of a decision to make.

                Thanks,

                1. Captain Mal
                    1 month, 29 days ago

                    Hard to tell, both are very likely to concede, maybe play Lewis hoping for an attacking return, but that's also far fetched I think.

                2. corderz
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  1 month, 29 days ago

                  Flekken Fabianski
                  TAA Gabriel Lewis Ait-Nouri Greaves
                  Salah Palmer Mbueno Semenyo Rogers
                  Isak Watkins Cunha

                  TAA out for:

                  A) Konate
                  B) Hall
                  C) Colwill

                  1. Captain Mal
                      1 month, 29 days ago

                      I like Konate the most.

                  2. The Mighty Whites
                    • 9 Years
                    1 month, 29 days ago

                    2FT, 1.2 ITB, thoughts?

                    Flekken / Valdimarsson
                    TAA / Gabriel / Ait-Nouri - Greaves - Bednarek
                    Palmer - Diaz - Mbuemo - Semenyo - Rogers
                    Haaland - Solanke - Strand Larsen

                    1. Captain Mal
                        1 month, 29 days ago

                        Trent to Konate and Diaz to Palmer? Solanke to Isak is also tempting.

                    2. The 12th Man
                      • 11 Years
                      1 month, 29 days ago

                      Does anyone else have Delap?

                      Is he a move to Pedro next week?

                      There are arguments to keep. Good fixtures, returning, more nailed than Pedro.

                      1. Captain Mal
                          1 month, 29 days ago

                          Wasn't he benched a couple of GWs ago?

                          1. The 12th Man
                            • 11 Years
                            1 month, 29 days ago

                            Only once , came off the bench and scored in that one.

                            1. Captain Mal
                                1 month, 29 days ago

                                Yeah, so why would we assume he is more nailed than Pedro?

                          2. V-2 Schneiderlin
                            • 14 Years
                            1 month, 29 days ago

                            i sold this week on WC for Pedro- but your post is making me question this!
                            Also would you rather have Strand-Larsen or Delap?

                        • gooberman
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 13 Years
                          1 month, 29 days ago

                          I thought Palmer, Mbuemo and Wissa had been declared fit and available. Why are they still flagged?

                        • Bored Ape Jota Club
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 9 Years
                          1 month, 29 days ago

                          3FT

                          TAA --> Konate
                          Johnson --> Bruno
                          Vardy --> Pedro

                          Thoughts?

                          Got Salah, Haaland, Mbeumo, and Gabby. And then cheapies. So no Palmer or Saka. Saving my Wildcard still.

                        • Millie7
                          • 11 Years
                          1 month, 22 days ago

                          Raya
                          Gabriel* Konate* Van den berg
                          Palmer Rogers Salah Mbuemo
                          Solanke Isak

                          Fabianski wood Greaves Konsa

                          Desperate to get Saka in but limited to how I can get him.

                          Isak + Semenyo > Pedro + Saka
                          Solanke + Mbuemo > Cunha + Saka

                          Many thanks