FFS Cup
9 April 2025 103 comments
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Round two of our latest FFS Members Cup takes place in Double Gameweek 32, where 128 remaining Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are competing for a £300 prize fund.

A tournament for Premium Members, this is independent of those you can see on the official FPL website.

We’ll bring you the latest results in this article, plus the second-round draw, with a full breakdown of prizes towards the bottom.

FFS MEMBERS CUP

A complete list of round one results

Qualifiers in Gameweek 30 finalised these 256 participants, which include former champions Chaballer, Mayanyi, rrcmc and Mohd Rodzi.

All four of them won, though Tieron Nobody (ranked 168th worldwide) was eliminated straight away, losing 59-65 to Flekken Beacons. It leaves CasaBanter (460th) as the highest-ranked remaining manager.

At the other extreme, lowest-ranked schnuggi (5,235,965th) pulled off a shock 54-45 victory over NZNickG (80,856th) and comes up against Steve (814,190th) in the next round.

Meanwhile, nobody outscored Thomas Docherty‘s 76 points, though fellow Assistant Manager users Darth_Newdar and BC1 were one behind.

Lucky winners NURKKA (36 points), FPL Insanity (42) and RadGrlDad (43) were amongst the 12 managers to progress without exceeding a score of 50, whereas Mighty drew 70-70 with El Peludo but lost because of his lower rank.

In fact, seven squads with at least 65 points were unlucky in defeat, including Sticky Toffee Pudding versus BENUNDERWOOD1 (67-70).

Looking ahead, the crunch clash of round two pits Zoinks (473rd) against Cornish Pasty Man (4,682nd), based on their combined rank being the lowest of all 64 encounters.

The full second-round draw is available here

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?

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 Members Cup Round Dates​

  • Qualifying – Gameweek 30
  • Round 1 – Gameweek 31
  • Round 2 – Gameweek 32
  • Round 3 – Gameweek 33
  • Round 4 – Gameweek 33
  • Round 5 – Gameweek 34
  • Round 6 – Gameweek 35
  • Quarter-Final – Gameweek 36
  • Semi-Finals – Gameweek 37
  • Final and third place play-off – Gameweek 38

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



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

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  1. Reddonkeyham 42
    • 12 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Raya
    Saliba, Gvar, Livramento
    Salah, Palmer, Mbembo, Nwareni
    Isak, Matea, Marmoush

    Henderson, Rogers, Milokevic, Curcerlla

    FH, TC, BB all all to play. 2 free transfers.
    Rogers to Murphy and bench boost boost this week, but then what?

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Did you not think about chip and future transfer strategy when you played your WC last GW?

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      If you BB32
      TC33 Saka if you switch out Palmer
      FH34

      Looks alright

    3. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      If you want to BB this week, I'd go Mbeumo > Murphy and Nwaneri > Eze.

      If you want to BB next week, I'd do the above transfers and then sell Palmer for Saka. You can then TC this week and FH in 34.

  2. Firmino
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Need to get rid of Gabriel and probably also Gordon since I'm bench boosting.

    A) Gabriel, Gordon -> van Dijk/Bradley, Barnes/Murphy
    B) Gabriel, Gordon -> Livramento, Jota/Diaz

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      A

      Good luck

    2. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Do you already have Munoz? If not, then do Gabriel > Munoz and then Gordon > Rashford / Asensio / Rogers.

      If you do have Munoz already then I'd go for Saliba.

    3. TAnderson
      • 1 Year
      1 year, 8 days ago

      A

  3. Your Man With The Hair
    • 15 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Any Chelsea fans know does Colwil start this weekend?

    1. Kingy109
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      They won’t know till after the game in Europe

  4. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Any Arsenal fans. Do we think that JurriënTimber will be rested this weekend ??

    1. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Yes, Ben White will start. Look at the lineup against Everton last weekend, expect similar team

      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Thank you

    2. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Will Kiwior now become a regular starter?

  5. fantasyfog
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Wood > Watkins -4?

    Must be worth it right?

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Not for me now we know Emery is willing to play Rashy upfront.

      1. fantasyfog
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Yeah UCL rotation is my only worry, just those doubles, I'm greedy

    2. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      I'd plump for Mateta over Wood, as he plays twice and may repay the -4 hit.

  6. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Anyone thinking about getting Malen and cheap Brighton and Chelsea players and bench boosting?

    1. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Malen yes, the rest, no.

    2. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      No to the bench boost suggestion either.

    3. theplayer
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Unless you still have a wildcard, do you really want to be left with these players?

  7. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Would you bench boost that??

    Kepa(FUL) Rogers (sot) VVD (WHM) Milinkovic (EVE)

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Yes

      If you think Rogers features

      See how they get on tonight

  8. Jullepuu
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Playing bb now. Saka to Palmer a good idea?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      That looks like a budget move

      Ipswich helps ...

      Maybe a Liverpool midfielder v West Ham, but they are stuttering too.

      Or a Newcastle or Palace player if not tripled up?

      1. Jullepuu
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Don't know which Pool mid to get as none of them are nailed and in form except Salah. Yeah, I have triple Newcastle and Palace

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          Jota or Diaz would be the punt

          Understand if you don't want to go there.

          Man City might leak on Saturday morning but there's still uncertainty into gw33 there.

          It's just Palmer's lack of form that is off putting.

          1. Jullepuu
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 8 days ago

            Yeah there really isn't a stand out option. Just feel like Palmer has a high ceiling + he is on penalties

    2. Kingy109
      • 4 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Do you buy Saka back in GW33? If so is this a good use of 2 transfers?

      1. Jullepuu
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Probably. I think it is worth it this deep into the season. Just trying to get the best team possible for every game week. I have a strong bench now so I should be able to work around injuries just fine in gw33, which would make getting Saka back easy

  9. Thomas Docherty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Fame at last with my first mention by FPLMarc.

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      How are you going to celebrate the occasion?

      1. BUZZBOMB ♡
        • 11 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Another whirl on the Utd Chairman's wife?

  10. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Kluivert to

    A) Sarr
    B) Eze
    C) Barnes
    D) Gordon with news
    E) Savinho
    F) Bruno G

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Eze will score the most points

    2. Tonyawesome69
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Assuming FH34, it has to be Palace midfielder with 4 fixtures over the next 2GWs

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Target Newcastle players if on FH33/ no FH left

        1. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          Cheers

          BB33
          FH34

    3. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      B

  11. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Old articled

    A: BB32 with Verbuggen, Rogers, Neco, Gvardiol (and Saka in XI) and TC33 Marmoush

    B: TC32 Isak and BB33 with Areola, Bissaka + 2 recruitments with FTs

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Easy B now with all the likely rotation

    2. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Definitely b

    3. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      I like B.

  12. Big Mike
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Would you take a -4 to bring in Saliba for the game week 32 double?

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      There’s no double this week

      Can’t even guarantee Saliba will play tbh. As a fan I don’t want to see him near the pitch against Brentford

      1. Tonyawesome69
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Arsenal don't have any other CBs available to rotate/rest Saliba and Kiwior. I expect White to come in for Timber at RB and probably Zinchenko/Tierney LB over MLs

        1. Tonyawesome69
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          MLS*

        2. Qaiss
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          White can play there, even though his best position is on the right. I don’t think Saliba will be benched but just don’t be surprised whatever the lineup is (apart from Raya)

      2. Big Mike
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Sorry, I meant the 33 double

        1. Qaiss
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          In that case, yeah

  13. SomeoneKnows
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Who should I start this GW?

    A) Verbruggen (LEI)
    B) Raya (BRE)

    1. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      A

  14. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Salah staying at Liverpool, according to Fabrizio Romano

    Good for FPL I guess

    1. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      So everyone has him captain again?

      1. Qaiss
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        For the last 2 seasons before this one, Haaland was everyone’s captain

        I think Salah will gradually fall off but it will still be a fun debate as to whether to own him or not. I started with him and Haaland this season

    2. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Maybe, but I can't see him replicating his form next year, as his stats have dropped off a cliff since TAA's injury. It all depends on whether Bradley can step up in Trent's absence.

    3. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Will stay one year, then be sold to Headchopper FC.

      1. Qaiss
        • 10 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Why add politics into it?

        1. Bobby Crush
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          Why not?

          1. Bobby Crush
            • 11 Years
            1 year, 8 days ago

            Perhaps sports-washers FC is a bit more proper.

          2. Qaiss
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 8 days ago

            Because you’re from a country where the government cares far less for its citizens than the one you just referred to

            Can’t even turn the heating on in the UK. A genocide is being funded by this government too

            1. Bobby Crush
              • 11 Years
              1 year, 8 days ago

              Yes, you are right.

              Everyone has some dirt on their hands, so best stay clear of politics, even if football now is very much politicised.

              1. Qaiss
                • 10 Years
                1 year, 8 days ago

                Absolutely

  15. Tonyawesome69
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    The Egyptian King close to staying at Liverpool for another season

    https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1910000340008677392?t=Zd7ddz7Ds_ncmtFnP-Qh9Q&s=19

    1. Athletic Nasherbo
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Explains why he’s gone missing past few weeks. Got the contract, feet up.

  16. SomeoneKnows
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Best non-Arsenal defender for the run-in / BB36 ?

    Current backline:
    Raya, Verbruggen
    Gvardiol, Munoz, Kerkez, Milenkovic

    1. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Neco Williams

    2. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Bradley punt?

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Like that

    3. TheBiffas
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Bradley

  17. Athletic Nasherbo
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Hall > Livramento.

    Can’t help think Mbeumo against a likely weakened Arsenal, and Bowen with his strong record against Liverpool combined with his strong output under Potter’s low block set up against better teams, are going to score well.

    I’ll get Murphy for GW34, if needed.

    1. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Could reap big rewards.

  18. Saka White Rice
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    I want to move Sarr to fit in Glasner but struggling to think of midfielders to replace him with? Already have Salah, Saka, Savinho and Murphy...Rogers could easily be rested this weekend or have his minutes managed

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Malen, Asensio, even Rice for double?

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Merino is playing Striker?

    2. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      MGW? Barnes? Trossard?

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Like the differential Trossard

  19. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Stick & await early leak re City game?

    Raya,
    *Munoz, *Burn, Gvardiol,
    *Sarr, Salah, *Murphy, #Foden
    TC *Isak, Marmoush, *Mateta,

    Areola, #Saka, Milenkovic, Timber,

    2.7

    1FT

    1. Bobby Crush
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Looks template, but solid.

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Cheers, just Saka & Foden issue, got rid of Gordon headache

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Nice, similar to me

      Sels
      Munoz Schar Gvardiol
      Sarr Salah Murphy Rashford
      Isak Marmoush Mateta
      Raya Saka Konsa Saliba

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Nice

  20. Bobby Crush
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    What about FH in 33 instead of 34?

    Capitalise properly on the doubles.

    BGW is not too problematic as is.

    1. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Team dependent. My XI is full of doublers plus Salah and Isak.

    2. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Depends on your team, I’ve got 12 City, Ars, Pal, NewC & will probably get Villa with FT.

      Then FH 34

      Going to be some hits flying over next few weeks, those not positioned correct.

      1. Big Mike
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        Which Villa player are you looking to bring in?

    3. notlob legin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      That's my current plan

    4. Conners
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      I think the only issue with that approach is that Fulham and Wolves have the best two fixtures, and you're unlikely to want their players in your team after the blank, so it doesn't seem like good use of transfers.

    5. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      No as will have the max of 12 doublers anyway

      1. notlob legin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 8 days ago

        I'm on that strategy as I don't want any Villa players with the rotation, plus their fixtures from memory are Newcastle and Man City.

        I think a team with some doublers and a mixture of others with good fixtures will be better

        1. Conners
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          Yep - my team will be

          3 x Arsenal
          3 x Palace
          2 x City

          Plus Salah, Isak and Bruno.

          1. notlob legin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 8 days ago

            As it is currently I'll probably have:-

            1 x Palace
            3 x Arsenal
            3 x Liverpool
            2 x West ham
            2 x Man City

            1. Conners
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 8 days ago

              That could be a great strategy. Load up on 'Pool & WH for LEI & SOU whilst most people are preoccupied by the doubles.

            2. have you seen cyan
              • 6 Years
              1 year, 8 days ago

              Looks good, but its a shame with all these injuries. 33 was a good chance to full team value, but now, I think I will have over 5mil in the bank.

              Still gonna FH, but it doesn't look amazing anymore.

        2. WVA
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          I’m bench boosting with 12 doublers and Salah Isak Sels

        3. Big Mike
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 8 days ago

          Having one Villa midfielder is a good option - the issue is deciding which one. They have already beaten Man City.

  21. ididnt
    • 14 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Dilemma after last week’s WC

    Do I BB this in 32 or 33? I also have TC left to play.

    Raya (Verbrugen)
    Libra, Saliba, Munoz (Konsa, Gvardiol)
    Salah, Saka, Murphy Sarr (Rogers)
    Mateta, Isak, Marmoush

    1. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      I think I’m on TC due to possible rotation of Arsenal and Villa players

  22. faux_C
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Planning to roll this week so I have 3 FTs for 33 - am I looking set?

    Raya
    Livramento, Konate, Gvardiol
    Salah, Palmer, Sarr, Murphy
    Isak, Mateta, Marmoush
    Glasner

    (Areola, Savinho, Konsa, Gabriel)

    1. Conners
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      Yeah, looks good.

    2. Big Mike
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 8 days ago

      I'd play Konsa instead of Konate.

  23. Big Mike
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 8 days ago

    Is Donyell Malen a good option for the next 2 game weeks? He's ineligible for the CL games against PSG, so I suspect he will start against Saints. Plus there's a good chance that we will get plenty of minutes against Newcastle and City too, as their FA cup game is 4 days after the City game and Emery clearly prefers Rashford, Asensio and Rogers.