FFS Cup
22 November 2024 407 comments
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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.



FPL Marc Broadcaster, writer and overthinker. Hoping that ‘differential potential’ will catch on.

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  1. TBL
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    do you think Diaz will start vs Southampton?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      I expect Gakpo to start so boils down to Diaz v Nunez again so 50/50. Easy sell with other mids providing more certainty and nailed over busy period

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        Easy sell assuming good upgrade and it's free. Hits involved blurry the transfer with the Southampton fixture

    2. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      It has come to a point where Diaz isn't worth having imo. If for free, there are better options like Mbeumo, Bruno, and even cheaper ESR and Rogers etc

    3. The Iceman
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      It's between him and Darwin. I think Gakpo definitely starts this one but Diaz could play through the middle again like he did in Europe. Either way I wouldn't be selling before a fixture like that as it could backfire massively.

    4. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      I think Nunez starts this game with Gakpo and Diaz gets UCL midweek.

  2. The Iceman
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Bottomed so re-posting (sorry). Who to bench?

    A) Rogers
    B) Semenyo
    C) Mbeumo
    D) Joao Pedro
    E) Cunha

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      A for me.

    2. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      C

    3. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Tough. A due to minutes concerns

  3. RockLedge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    D

    1. RockLedge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Sorry - meant for the Iceman!

      1. The Iceman
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        Cheers!

  4. RockLedge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Play two this week:

    Pinnock (eve)
    Davis (MUN)
    Solanke (mci)
    Delap (MUN)

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      I'd play the forwards

  5. jeffa79
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    So who would you start out of Wood or Joao Pedro?

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Pedro

      1. Jet5605
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        Pedro

  6. hazza44
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Who to start?
    A) Ait-Nouri FUL (A)
    B) Mykolenko BRE (H)

    1. Nickyboy
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Probably A) for me

    2. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      A

    3. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      B

  7. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Pick one ?

    A Hall
    B Digne
    C RAN

  8. Tmel
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Is Bradley likely to start on Sunday?

    1. Dutchy FPL
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Yes, TAA still out

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Yes

    3. Haa-lala-land
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Couldn't Gomez start at RB?

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        Unlikely based on previous TAA sub replacements in the last 2 games

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 13 days ago

          Only mins Gomez played RB under Slot was the sub app against Leipzig for TAA but that was to be more defensive and get the 1-0 win over the line

          1. Haa-lala-land
            • 5 Years
            1 year, 13 days ago

            Thanks

  9. Gunners in Haaland
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Gtg? No hits

    Henderson
    Mazraoui Robinson Gvardiol
    Palmer Salah Damsgaard ESR
    Wood Havertz Haaland

    Vladimarsson Rogers O'Shea Faes

    1. Dutchy FPL
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      I would play Rogers over Damsgaard

      1. Gunners in Haaland
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        Cheers

  10. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    2 FT and 0 ITB. Main dilemma is to stick with Haaland against a Spurs with no defence or back Isak to match or beat him v West Ham. I'll likely get Isak next week so it boils down to Haaland v Isak this week.

    A - Haaland & BJ > Isak & Bruno
    B - Haaland & BJ > Isak & Saka
    C - BJ > Semenyo & roll1 FT
    D - Roll 2 FT

    Henderson
    Gvardiol - RAN - Myko
    Salah (c) - Palmer - BJ - Mbeumo
    Haaland - Wood - Raul

    Valdi - Winks - Konsa - Mosquero

    1. Nickyboy
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      I'm pretty sure I'm going to roll Haaland against Spurs and then reassess, if that's any help

      1. Jet5605
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        Think that makes sense. Isak does get injured from time to time and so you never know

  11. Pornchef
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Solanke worth a -4 to any fwd I already have Cunha and Haaland

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Probably no but depends if it enables upgrades elsewhere

    2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Jackson or Isak

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        This

    3. Traction Engine Foot
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      I'm likely to do it for Isak. Solanke scoring against City would not be a surprise though.

  12. We Go Again
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Feel like whoever I bench between Rogers and Pedro is gonna score lol. Anybody else on this dilemma?

    1. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Start Pedro imo

    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      I might buy myself into that exact issue, but I would start Pedro, mostly likely. Currently have them both in the XI with Wood on the bench.

  13. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Best BJ downgrade

    A - ESR
    B - Rogers
    C - Semenyo

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Depends what you are looking for.

      Rogers - rotate with another attacker
      Semenyo - set and forget

    2. ZeBestee
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      I like ESR

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      C or A

      B has Champions League too which is a challenge

      1. Jet5605
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        Semenyo's fixtures are breathtaking. Think he's the man. ESR's are mixed and Rogers is always a minutes concern with Europe

  14. ZeBestee
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    is Lewis > Gabriel worth a -4? or start and play Lewis

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Don't think Lewis starts so the hit depends if you have 3 starting defenders

  15. Steve McCroskey
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Gents, would really value your wise counsel here.

    A. Bin Haaland = Haaland, Johnson > Isak, Salah (for free)

    B. Keep Haaland. TAA, Mbuemo, Johnson > Hall, Salah, Dibling (-4)

    1. Waylander
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      A

    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      A looks good to me. It's hard to assess B without seeing your team

      1. Steve McCroskey
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        B would mean playing Semenyo as my 4th mid most weeks

  16. Gudjohnsen
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Took a break from FPL and now feeling mental health is better.

    Maybe this game is not for mer but now I see my team with a host of yellows and TAA

    Best replacement for TAA in your opinion?

    got Gabriel, Lewis, Konsa and Greaves

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Depends how much you want to spend on the replacement

    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Timber. Arsenal have good long-term fixtures, so doubling up on Arsenal defenders shouldn't be an issue unless you want 2 attackers. I believe White is out for 6-12 GWs, and isn't guaranteed to oust Timber outright when he's back. You can sell Lewis at a good price for cover in case Timber is rotated or injured.

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Konate is an obvious switch for medium term.

      Konsa may not make it this week but Villa defence is a sell too.

  17. gooberman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    At leaat we have a definitive answer on Trent and not the usual vague he needs to be asseseed, we have another training session type thing.

    With Liverpool's 2 fixtures after Southampton he is a definite sell now for me.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      I agree

      How form was a sell too at that price

  18. Supersonic_
    • 4 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Held onto Watkins through his drought... he's a hold for the next couple right?

    1. Pornchef
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Yes for sure can see him score very well in this run

      1. Supersonic_
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        Aye. Thought as much, to be honest he's the least of my concerns. My team is Flag City.

        Hoping for a Trent miracle

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 13 days ago

          Trent is out for gw11 but might feature for the Real Madrid match.

          He's a sell anyhow tbh.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      I'm not sure.

      I've had enough. Think the Champions League impacts teams quite a bit. Villa only have 1 league clean sheet too, which is a big change from last season.

    3. Traction Engine Foot
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Still got him too, got to keep him for Palace at the least.

  19. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 13 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

  20. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    What does a Trippier return mean for Hall and the defence for Newcastle?

    Does Livra simply drop out and Hall retains the left side, or is it more dynamic than that?

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Livra will be the one who gets impacted. Hall's worry is Kelly.

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        Kelly will play CB on Monday when Burn is suspended. Schar is on 4 YCs so he will get another game at CB soon with Botman, Lascelles and Krafth all out.

        Targett is back in the squad, but wouldn't expect him to start any time soon.

    2. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Livra's form has been a bit shakier than Hall's so maybe it is a simple RB conversation, but I wouldn't rule out Trippier and Livra getting some minutes at LB.

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        Cheers guys

        So Hall is viable for the current outlook.

        Mind, he's much more about clean sheets than assists from what I can see on first look.

        1. Hairy Potter
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 13 days ago

          I'm not sure how many clean sheets Newcastle keep with the upcoming fixtures. He's cheap and there are no stand outs at the price among the defenders.

    3. CABAYE4
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Hall is first choice LB.

      Is he nailed? Definitely not and probably unlikely to be all season.

      He could start every game or could end up missing a few. I’d say it’s likely he appears in every game.

  21. Ginola
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    I want to bring Palmer in and have the funds, but who to transfer out? ESR, Semenyo or Mbeumo?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Toss a coin or look at the next 6 fixtures...

  22. ididnt
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    TAA, Mbuemo, Solanke > Hall, Salah, J. Pedro -8?

    Only feasible route to Salah without losing Haaland or Palmer

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      I'm doing something similar, but for -4.

      TAA + Foden to Maz + Salah

      So I'd say, yeah go for it

    2. OneTeamInBristol
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      I assume you will cap Salah? If so, yes.

  23. Warby84
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    I normally copy and paste my web page to get my ID but doesn’t seem to work. Any advice?

    1. Supersonic_
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      To get what ID? Your FPL

    2. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      You mean from the URL in the address bar? What webpage?

      On what device? What actions do you take? What does/doesn't happen?

      1. Warby84
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        Mobile

        1. Deulofail
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 13 days ago

          Put it on a table and plug it into the wall. Now you have a desktop device and it should work fine

    3. Merlin the Wraith
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Just click onto your Gameweek history. Top of page will show your FPL ID No.

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      On a browser go to Team Points and turn to landscape on a mobile device.

      1. Warby84
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        Thanks

  24. George James
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Haaland + Johnson >> Isak + Salah for free

    Yes or No ?

    1. Qaiss
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Selling Haaland for Salah looks nice for the next two

      After that I’d want to reverse it

  25. Qaiss
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Any Man Utd fans on here reckon Mazraoui is nailed or at least more likely to play over Dalot?

    1. OneTeamInBristol
      • 2 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Defo not nailed

    2. El Presidente
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      I would be very surprised. He prefers attacking midfielders adapted to those positions

      1. Qaiss
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        What about the centre backs? De Ligt and ?

        1. OneTeamInBristol
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 13 days ago

          Yoro is back from injury isn't he?

  26. dshv
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Konato on WC or to have 2 defs like Colwill and Mazrozou or Robinson ?

  27. nazrinn
    • 1 Year
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Start Robinson or Hall?

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Hall, otherwise why have him.

      1. nazrinn
        • 1 Year
        1 year, 13 days ago

        Thanks.

    2. antis0cial
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Hall

    1. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      He not happy

  28. Totti
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Is hall nailed on?

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      He's first choice LB.

      1. Totti
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 13 days ago

        Rico lewis to:
        A) hall
        B) mazroui
        C) digne

  29. The Hunt
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 year, 13 days ago

    Trent's my new Rooney. Always owned him for the blanks but never the points. Bye bye.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 13 days ago

      Must have been quite a skill just to get Rooney's blanks!