FFS Cup
14 March 2026 452 comments
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In case you missed the original article, which came out during the FA Cup lull, our third and final Fantasy Premier League (FPL) cup competition for the 2025/26 campaign is now open for entry.

Once again, there are £300-worth of prizes on offer.

This tournament is for paid subscribers (aka Chief Scouts), who can sign up for the tournament via the entry form here.

In our FFS Members Cup, our list of previous winners is as follows: 

Those listed above will gain a bye to the first round proper of this new FFS Members Cup should they enter with the username listed.

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

HOW DO THE CUP COMPETITIONS WORK?

Our cups are very similar to the Fantasy Premier League’s 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 who is highest in the overall FPL rankings after the tie will progress.

WHEN DO THEY START?

The qualifying round for the Members Cup will take place in Gameweek 30, with the first round running in Gameweek 31.

Fantasy managers can enter their teams in the FFS Members Cup until 23:59 GMT on Monday 16 March. We will make the first-round draw after Gameweek 30 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 FFS Members Cup via the entry form here. This form is only visible to Premium Members and you will need to log into the Members’ Area to view the form.

You will be sent a confirmation email to verify your entry and you’ll be asked to confirm your FPL team ID at the point of entry. 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. So doubly make sure you’ve got the correct ID!

To check that you’re entered correctly, please scan the FFS Members Cup entrants list.

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 Members Cup qualifying round will be published shortly after Gameweek 30 ends and then weekly, after the completion of each Gameweek, from that point on.

WHAT IS THE GAMEWEEK SCHEDULE?

The cup will be played out according to the following proposed Gameweek schedule:

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 34
  • Round 5 – 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 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.

*please note that our Cups page will be updated later in the week

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  1. dansmith1985
    • 4 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Rogers to

    A)Szobo
    B)Gakpo
    C)Tavernier
    D)Anderson

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      C

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Set and forget Anderson. Worry about other spots in your XI

  2. Yozzer
    • 8 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Quick opinion please chaps

    A Mbeuemo , Guei--> Ekitiké, Stach
    B Guei, Munoz, Rice --> Ekitiké, Tavernier, Gudmonsson

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Mbeumo vs Villa is a captaincy shout

      Roll FT

      1. Yozzer
        • 8 Years
        22 days, 56 mins ago

        Thanks but I probably need Ekitiké and even if I roll to 3ft I only have 8 for gw31 so have to use them anyway sadly

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          22 days, 51 mins ago

          It's not the GW to lose any of those 3. Deal with them later with Guiu

  3. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 16 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Munoz to VVD this week or next?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      This week

    2. Sir Michael Taker
      • 11 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      next week. Similar fixtures. Virgil might just get injured or sent off and then its a wasted transfer and you have a problem for 31 still. Munoz is perfectly fine to play this week

  4. Ini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Who would you bench out of these:

    A. Munoz
    B. Sensei
    C. Rice

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Senesi

  5. AzzaroMax99
    • 9 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    G2g??

    Jose Sa*

    Gabriel VVD Hill
    Semenyo Bruno(C) Wirtz Sarr
    DCL* Thiago JoaoPedro

    Pickford Ballard Wilson* Chalobah

    0 FT
    6.8 IDB left

    Anyone worth a hit to buy or just go with these guys?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Wilson over DCL. G2G

  6. Tinfoil Deathstar
    • 5 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    All set up ok?

    Raya
    Gabriel Virgil Munoz
    Salah (c) Bruno (vc) Dango Anderson
    Thiago Ekitike Pedro

    Dubravka; Rogers, Andersen, Gudmundsson

  7. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Final call.

    Which combo scores more?

    A: Haaland + Anderson + Rogers
    B: Ekitike + Pedro + Zubi(1) / Rogers(2)

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      B.

  8. Stoic
    • 9 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    For folks who haves used the WC
    Which players to target from the is week ?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      I did Haaland to Ekitike

      GW32+ targets:

      Raya Roefs Sá Pickford

      Gabriel Timber O'Reilly Hill VvD

      BrunoF Semenyo Anderson Rice Mbeumo Saka Palmer

      Pedro Sesko Ekitike Haaland DCL

  9. Bobbyg1
    • 14 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Bottomed

    Start

    A- Guehi
    B- Hill

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Hill

      1. Bobbyg1
        • 14 Years
        22 days, 1 hour ago

        Cheers

  10. Vurt
    • 5 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Play Enzo or H Wilson?

    1. Under my Cucurella
      • 10 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      H Wilson

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Wilson

  11. Under my Cucurella
    • 10 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Start 1

    A: Gordon
    B: Cunha

    1. Vurt
      • 5 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Cunha

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Cunha

      Gordon to Anderson this GW or next

      1. Under my Cucurella
        • 10 Years
        22 days, 1 hour ago

        Really, at home vs Sunderland next week feels like a good fixture for Gordon

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          22 days, 1 hour ago

          Gordon's issue in FPL this season hasn't been fixtures

          1. Under my Cucurella
            • 10 Years
            22 days, 1 hour ago

            I think he's been unlucky not to score more. Passes the eye test and looks a threat most of the time I watch him

            1. Ze_Austin
              • 7 Years
              22 days, 50 mins ago

              While Anderson has been getting a minimum of 4 points for months now... Before he started taking more shots under the new coach

              1. Under my Cucurella
                • 10 Years
                21 days, 23 hours ago

                Anderson is definitely on my radar for next week, but had considered him for Cunha

  12. dansmith1985
    • 4 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Haaland to Etitike for a -4?

    1. Vurt
      • 5 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      No

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Not for a hit

  13. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Chasing 40 deficit in mini league. He’s sold Haaland. Would you (C) Haaland or go Fernandes (who he has)

    1. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Bruno. Haaland could eat into that lead single-handley over one or two good games.

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      (C)Haaland might increase the deficit, based on how the last two months have gone

      I like some form (even if it's just stats) in my captaincy picks

  14. threeputt
    • 16 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    I have nice dilemmas:
    Raya (Dubravka)
    Gabriel Guehi Senesi (Thiaw) (Van Ecke)
    Rice Fernandes Semenyo Wilson (Cunha)
    Pedro Thiago Haaland

    Have 4xFT & all chips remaining and wondering if I go for the full 5xFT by leaving as is ready for transfers next week to allow for blanks (I have 3 x City & 3 x Ars but one is Raya where Dubravka will sub)

    My dilemma is whether I swap Haaland or Cunha out this week, Ekitike is tempting or maybe Anderson for Cunha
    Captain dilemma is equally baffling

    Thoughts welcomed !

    1. Sir Michael Taker
      • 11 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Have you decided which 2 of the blankers you are selling? If one of them is likely to be Haaland probably makes sense to do it this week. If he wasn't in the plans I wouldn't change them for one game personally as tempting as playing Spurs looks.

      1. threeputt
        • 16 Years
        22 days, 1 hour ago

        no I haven't, next weeks problem lol

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Just Haaland to Ekitike and roll

      Consider Guehi to VvD though

      1. threeputt
        • 16 Years
        22 days, 1 hour ago

        Thanks. I have a lot of profit invested in Guehi as I've had him all season

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          22 days, 1 hour ago

          Not the best City defender for FPL, so I wouldn't even want him there by the doubles

        2. Sir Michael Taker
          • 11 Years
          22 days, 1 hour ago

          I think if you don't have a plan yet probably hold it this week to give you maximum options next week but take your time, its a late deadline today to mull over the Haaland to Ekitike option which sorts out one of the dilemmas. Its a big call, those without a WC will have some headaches trying to get the big guy back in, not an issue for yourself I note. Not keen on the Anderson for Cunha idea when you aren't even playing Cunha

          1. threeputt
            • 16 Years
            22 days, 57 mins ago

            Good answer thanks, I like Cunha and been waiting for him to haul eventually, but not really done anything since I've had him. Hunches play a part in ffl and just have a feeling Spurs might just make life difficult for 'Pool, Ekitike isn't prolific but can haul occasionally. Also note West Ham are playing better these days so City might not find it easy either, and Villa will not be a walkover for Utd but Fernandes is looking likely as the (c) pick with Thiago an option.
            On weeks like these where I can't make my mind up I often find it better to just do nothing

            1. threeputt
              • 16 Years
              22 days, 54 mins ago

              Will Ekitike outscore Haaland this week I guess is my dilemma ? debatable, I'd probably say they'd match each other even if that's a 2 pointer

  15. Wet Bandits
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Sat on 3FT. Is there too much risk here for mins or am I GTG?

    Alison
    VVD, Gabby, Nunes
    Rice, Bruno, Semenyo, Wilson
    Haaland, Thiago, Ekitike

    Dub, Tark, Rogers, Esteve

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      G2G

  16. Junks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    *Repost x3 Anyone haha?
    2FTs 0.4ITB
    Kelleher
    Gabriel Timber Alderete
    Rogers Dango Semenyo BrunoF KDH
    Haaland Ekitike

    Dubravka / Mane / Chalobah / Cash

    A. Chalobah & Cash to Virgil & Hill - 442 Bench KDH & Mane
    B. Cash & Mane to Hill & Kroupi - 343 Bench KDH & Chalobah
    C. Roll - As above line up

    1. Vurt
      • 5 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Roll

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Haaland Mané to Pedro Sesko and bench Rogers

      Play Rogers, Cash and Chalobah for the last time next GW

    3. Wet Bandits
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      I like A. Players you'll want for a good few weeks.

    4. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      C

    5. Junks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      thanks all

  17. GoonerGirl
    • 6 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Bench?

    B)Wilson
    C)Hill

    1. Udogie-style
      • 2 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Who's A?

      1. Ze_Austin
        • 7 Years
        22 days, 1 hour ago

        A secret

      2. Udogie-style
        • 2 Years
        22 days, 1 hour ago

        Gets my vote! A it is lol

    2. Vurt
      • 5 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Hill

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      C

    4. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      C

  18. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Have Eketike, would you still sell Haaland for Pedro this week?

    2 FTs, 0.2 in the bank

    Kelleher
    Gabriel, Hill, Senesi
    Palmer Bruno F, Rogers, Semenyo, Wilson Haaland, Etikite

    Dub, Chalobah, Rodon, Mane

    1. Vurt
      • 5 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      No

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        22 days, 1 hour ago

        Could do Haaland and Mane to Pedro and Thiago, and bench Rogers

        1. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          22 days, 1 hour ago

          I would

    2. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Probably not

    3. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      No

  19. AD105
    • 9 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Play 1

    A) Rogers
    B) Alderete

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      A

      1. xtremesid
        • 10 Years
        22 days, 1 hour ago

        +1

  20. XX SMICER XX
    • 7 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Who to bench?
    A. Wilson - injury risk
    B. Kroupi - rotation risk
    C. Dango - punishment for pen miss

    1. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Kroupi

  21. darlo1883
    • 14 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Raya
    Gab Dalot Senesi
    Bruno Mbuemo Semenyo Wilson
    Haaland Thiago Pedro
    Dub KDH Alderete Esteve

    2ft 1.7 itb
    A Haaland/Mbuemo or Wilson to Ekitike and Liv mid
    B Mbuemo/Dalot to Vvd and Liv mid

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Mbeumo vs Villa is a captaincy shout

      Haaland Esteve to Ekitike VvD and bench Dalot

  22. janlu0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Anything worth a hit here or g2g? 0.2m itb, 3ft.

    Raya
    Senesi VVD Gabriel
    Rice Stach Semenyo B.Fernandes(c)
    Thiago Haaland JPedro(vc)

    Subs: Dubravka Wilson Guehi Cash

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      I would start Wilson over Stach

      1. janlu0
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        22 days, 1 hour ago

        Thanks

      2. Ze_Austin
        • 7 Years
        22 days, 1 hour ago

        Yup. Otherwise G2G

        I've got VC on Gabriel because of assured minutes, but I understand the Pedro logic

  23. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Raya
    Virgil, Gabriel, Hill
    Dango, Bruno (c), Semenyo, Anderson
    Ekitike, Haaland, Thiago

    Dubravka, Wilson, Munoz, Andersen
    4ft 0.7 itb

    Think I'm fairly set on rolling the transfer this week but have a benching and captain headache.

    Would you change the bench order from this?Also who would you captain?

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Wilson over Dango for me. More reliable

      Sticking with (C)BrunoF here

  24. Pompel
    • 12 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Bench order correct ?

    KDH Guehi Chalobah

    1. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Yeah

  25. jayzico
    • 15 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Guys,

    Last bit of tinkering...

    Scott v Burnley

    or

    Dango v Wolves

    1. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Dango

      1. jayzico
        • 15 Years
        22 days, 1 hour ago

        Ta

  26. xtremesid
    • 10 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Mukiele > Gabriel for -4? And play him for Anderson?

    Donnaruma
    VVD-Saliba-Anderson
    Bruno(C)-Wilson-Anderson (NFO)-Semenyo
    Joao Pedro-Thiago-Strand Larsen

    Dubravka-Rayan-Mukiele-Van Hecke

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Got a WC? Seem to be adding to the 31 blank mess instead of clearing out.
      Would want an instant return on the hit with no 31.

      1. xtremesid
        • 10 Years
        22 days, 48 mins ago

        I have WC and Free Hit. I plan to Free Hit for 31 and WC in 32. Worth the hit?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          22 days, 22 mins ago

          Don't really like the FH31 tbh. Still need an instant return to make it worthwhile.

  27. Udogie-style
    • 2 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Pretty much decided in everything but captaincy. Is Semenyo a risk for starting? Currently have the armband on him. Bruno safer probably but think Villa are much tougher as a fixture.

  28. janlu0
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Raya
    Senesi VVD Gabriel
    Rice Wilson Semenyo B.Fernandes(c)
    Thiago Haaland JPedro(vc)

    Subs: Dubravka Stach Guehi Cash

    Is bench right?

    1. xtremesid
      • 10 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Yup

  29. Heavy Cream
    • 10 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Rice or Szob this week?

    1. ebb2sparky
      • 15 Years
      22 days, 59 mins ago

      I guess Szob is the safest Liverpool attacking pick for the next 2. In isolation i think gakpo is best for this week and then maybe wirtz next week though

  30. ebb2sparky
    • 15 Years
    22 days, 1 hour ago

    Should i start Rice or use one of my free transfers to sell for a liverpool midfielder? Original plan was Rice to Wirtz but I'm concerned about Wirtz getting a rest. Could get Gakpo who looks good for this week but if he doesnt start gw31 it'll be a problem

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      22 days, 1 hour ago

      Rice if unsure.

      1. ebb2sparky
        • 15 Years
        22 days, 57 mins ago

        Thanks. Not sure why but I have a feeling arsenal lose 1-0 today