FFS Cup

FFS Cups – Members and Non-Members Now Open

Fantasy Football Scout is pleased to announce two more Cup competitions to see us through until the end of the season.

We are launching our 14th open-to-all tournament, along with a tenth Members competition.

We are putting up £350 in Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk vouchers for the final top three managers in both tournaments.

Non-members can sign up to the open tournament here.

Our members can sign up to both tournaments, via entry forms here and here.

The roll call of former cup winners looks like this: donnellyc, Jonty, Gribude, Goonerdave, Ninja_Fit_Saints, sleeping master, Mch, Wild Rover, Tdubb05 , CMIFLFC, Mark, Leon Harris and our reigning champion, A Manager Has No Name.

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

While in our members cup, our winners list is as follows:

Waltzingmatildas, Fuzzy Dunlop, Kippax Kickers , Acquafresca, Trigg and the current champion, Ola Svanheld.

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.

How do the cup competitions work?

The FFS Cup is 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 highest in the overall FPL rankings after the tie will progress.

When do they start?

The qualifying round for both Cups will take place in Gameweek 29, with the first round running in Gameweek 30.

Fantasy managers can enter their teams from now right up to 10.30am on Monday March 27, when we’ll stop entry and make the first round draws shortly after.

The first round will consist of 512 teams and, as usual, all the previous winners who enter will gain a bye into the first round draw, where they will join the top scorers from Gameweek 29.

Previous winners must enter with the same usernames listed above to gain their bye.

How do I enter?

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

Enter the open-to-all FFS Members Cup via the entry form here. This form is only visible to 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 – please be sure to click the link to verify that your team is correct before confirming. If you FPL team is incorrectly entered, we cannot amend this at a later date.

You entry is only confirmed once you have confirmed your FPL team Id as part of the process.

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

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

The Members FFS 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/a/entry/XXX/history

Place this 1-7 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 qualifying round cups will be published shortly after March 27 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 Gameweek schedule: 

FFS Cups Round Dates
Qualifying – Gameweek 29

Round 1 – 512 teams – Gameweek 30
Round 2 – 256 teams – Gameweek 31
Round 3 – 128 teams – Gameweek 32
Round 4 – 64 teams – Gameweek 33
Round 5 – 32 teams – Gameweek 34
Round 6 – 16 teams – Gameweek 35
Quarter-Final – 8 teams – Gameweek 36
Semi-Finals – 4 teams – Gameweek 37
Final and third place play-off – 2 teams – Gameweek 38

When are the fixtures released?
The fixture list for each round will be published a day or two before each Gameweek deadline. The first round draw will be made and published shortly after March 27.

Prizes

Overall prizes

1st Place: £200 Amazon voucher
2nd Place: £100 Voucher
3rd Place: £50 Voucher

Do I have to enter if I’m previous winner?

Yes, because your FPL team ID will have changed, we will need to record your entry again. A 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 FFScout 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, or 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.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

896 Comments Post a Comment
  1. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Score predictions?

    1. Morgs
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      1-0 Chelsea

    2. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      1-0 to Chelsea

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      3 0 chelsea

    4. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      2-0 Chelsea

    5. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      0-1

    6. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      0-0

    7. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      0-0

    8. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      2-1 united

    9. EDEN THE MAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      3-0

    10. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      3-1 Chelsea

  2. PlayPercentage
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Talk on the Spurs forum that Harry wanted to come back on to the pitch, but the Spurs management team wouldn't let him. Thus a delay in getting Eriksen on as sub.
    I didn't see the match, so can't comment either way on this.

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      That's Harry being Harry. Doesn't really mean much. Swelling not gone down yet. That's NOT a good sign

  3. AdamJ91
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    If Kane is out for a while then would Firmino & Rondon > Sanchez & Gabby sound good for a -4?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Brilliant transfers

      1. AdamJ91
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks. Slightly annoying that I only brought Firmino in last week for a hit and he didn't even play but hoping it won't affect me too badly.

    2. WVA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Nice who r your other strikers?

      1. AdamJ91
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Costa and Lukaku.

  4. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Brunt,Coutinho, Mane > Valencia,Alli,Sanchez -8?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Just no .Mane out is a bad move really bad move. Transfers in are absolutely great though

  5. Bruno Bruno!!
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Mini league leader has Walker do I also get Walker or do I go Valencia to be differential

    1. Postbox12
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Can see Spurs conceding in each of the next 3 weeks

    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Think differentials are better for attackers and captains. I'd go with the defender you think is best for your team.

    3. Pep's Money Laundry
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      It depends how far behind you are. If you have some ground to make up then probably valencia

      1. Bruno Bruno!!
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        73 points behind

  6. Postbox12
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Having to wildcard ahead of schedule this week. Trying to plan ahead and have as many DGW players as possible. Thoughts on the below?

    Pickford-Hennesey

    Valencia-Walker-Fuchs-Cedric-Yoshida

    Sanchez-Alli-Siggy-Mkhi-Pedro

    Gabby-Defoe-Lukaku

    Would then switch Lukaku to Costa next week and then Siggy and Costa to Ibra and Walcott ahead of the Ars and Man U extra doubles. Would give me 3 Sot, 3 Man U and 2 Arsenal. All other players would also have a DGW at some point

    Any advice welcome!

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Certainly a lot of differentials in there and well worked out. Not personally keen on doubling up Southampton defence

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'd be careful with planned moves that far ahead very unlikely that they go to plan

      That said you do have a general plan and I like the team. Is there any reason you must WC now. I'd advise against it till we know the schedule

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'd probably being in Hull or swansea players over Yoshida. Not convinced with their defence until VVD back

    4. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good, some good differentials. You sure you want 2 x Sou defenders though? Maybe Cedric to Mawson or Robertson?

      Careful planning too far ahead too - there's an International break coming up and we've already seen this weekend how quickly plans can go out the window with injuries etc.

    5. Postbox12
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Keen to have as many 12 game players as I can in the squad. Could get Mustafi over Fuchs and downgrade Cedric to get rid of the double.

      Kane, Llorente and a Liv midfield triple up that completely backfired last week are forcing my hand. 12 players changed here, only Walker, Lukaku and Siggy remaining.

      Thoughts on Mkhi? Too expensive for the risk?

    6. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Fuch, Cedric & Yoshida are not exactly ripping up trees, Pedro a rotation risk, Gabiadinni really tough fixtures, Defoe a bit meh, no Liverpool mids or Coleman ?

      It fairness not sure how easy it is to plan for DGWs this far in advance ?

      1. Postbox12
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Pedro seems pretty nailed in the league to me but I would have Gabby/Defoe as the cover if he did get dropped.

        Re Fuchs is there anyone you can suggest at a similar price bracket?

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Conte could easily flip to Willian?

          I am struggling to balance a DGW team against players that are good for the next few weeks because it is hard to ignore single game weekers that are scoring lots of points !

          The question I ask myself is ... If it wasn't for a DGW would I still pick those 15 players and be happy with them ... and the answer for me is no.

          Maybe try picking two teams - your best WC team and your best DGW WC team and compare them, maybe they will throw up a few alternatives and balance ? Just a thought

  7. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    So if Son plays up front, thoughts on Eriksen & Coutinho -> Son & Sanchez for a hit?

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen & Coutinho could easily be in the points.

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No for me and I like to take hits.

    3. Postbox12
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Don't think Eriksen to Son is worth the hit. Would save FT if you don't have cash to do Cout to Sanchez and do them both next week.

      1. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I have cash for it, just do Cout to Sanchez then?

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Yes do that

  8. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Don't usually take hits without reason but

    Gabby coutino ---》 Carrol Sanchez for the long haul?

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      And I've ballsd that up

      Coutino Carrol ---》 Sanchez Gabbiadini

    2. Postbox12
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Would hold the Carroll Gabby switch until next week. Thoughts on my WC above?

      1. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Do you fancy Carroll against Leicester at the weekend?

        1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          It's 50 50 with carrol. If he's on top form he score vs anyone but he's a nighmare to own

        2. lasmons
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I do. Thinks its more likely he will score against Lei than Gabby vs Spurs. But I`m a WH fan, so...

      2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

        And I replied above

  9. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Coleman to Valencia on WC
    Yes or No

    1. Postbox12
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      100%. Think Hull will score then 2 horrible fixtures. Thoughts on my WC above?

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks only concern is to wait couple of weeks as Valencia playing in South America 3 days before WBA game and may be rested but against that if I played Coleman he is away to Liverpool

  10. Karan14
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which one of these would you transfer out?

    A) Lallana
    B) Coutinho

    Appreciate your thoughts!

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Lallana. ASAP.

    2. EDEN THE MAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Both but A for now

    3. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Lallana until you need money

      1. Phil Dagger ⭐
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Unless*

    4. WVA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A Coutinho will come good

    5. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Lallana

  11. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Are people keeping Sane??

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I would if i had him!

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No

    3. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Trying to but I did go a bit mental for not bringing in King before the games like I thought I should have.

    4. Toby Lerone
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      yeah

  12. EDEN THE MAN
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Will the league show up on my leagues tabs after next week.

    1. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      For the cups? No

      1. EDEN THE MAN
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Will it say.

        "Fantasy football scout cup" under cups then

        1. Forever In Our Shadow
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          No

        2. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Nope - this is not part of the FPL set-up. Seperate cup run by FFS

  13. Black Panther
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which pair do you prefer:
    A) Son + Costa
    B) Sanchez + Defoe
    C) Sanchez + Gabbiadini

    1. The Overthinker
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      c

    3. WVA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    4. Postbox12
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez and Defoe

    5. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      C

    6. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      C

  14. Toby Lerone
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Come on United! Another Wembley outing awaits!!

    1. EDEN THE MAN
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Come on Chelsea!

    2. AntonioKante
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      COYB!!

  15. Kanteisking
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Selfish Kane I thought I had my team sorted. So thinking Firmino and Kane for Sanchez and Costa giving me this with 0.3ITB. Any help would be appreciated!

    Grant
    Alonso, Jones, Coleman
    Ali, Sanchez, Hazard, Mane
    Costa, Laku, Gabbi
    Sub: Jaku, Stephens, Davies, Nyom

    1. WVA
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Nice team except Jones!

  16. WVA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Would you wildcard this team, four flagged players* and some other dead wood!
    Jak Pick
    Alonso Coleman Brunt Baines* Friend*
    Mane Eriksen Siggy Coutinho Snod*
    Lukaku Rondon Llorente*

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Rondon and Brunt could go too, Llorente maybe worth keeping for a couple of weeks

  17. Smoky Johnson
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    FPL is freakin addictive! I am not coming back next year. Heroine.

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      You'll be back. Everyone comes crawling back

    2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Especially the boss of all bosses

  18. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Foster Jaku
    Alonso Baines Brunt Friend Holgate
    Haz Mane Siggy Antonio King
    Kun Lukaku Barnes

    2.8 ITB 1 FT

    What to do with this team:
    a) Mane to Sanchez, Brunt to Valencia for -4
    b) Brunt to Walker
    c) Mane to Sanchez

    1. Smoky Johnson
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Be smart. Save. After international break with 2 FT knowing early DGW will be bliss.

    2. Football Weekender
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

  19. EDEN THE MAN
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Will it say "Fantasy football scout cup" under cups or will it not come up since it's not an official cup?

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No its just here. Our Little Secret 😉

      1. EDEN THE MAN
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        O, so they post articles every week with the results?

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Yes and Draws too for rounds

        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          yes

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Nothing to do with your FPL page.

  20. TotalJustice
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    130 behind my ML leader...
    Diff is he has used second WC & bench boost and I still have both...
    I know its a bit tough to make this much of ground but still..
    Need opinions on improving the below team...

    Foster/Pickford
    Baines Lovren Mawson Robertson Cedric
    Siggy King Antonio Mane DeRoon
    Kane Kaku Rondon
    7.2 m ITB.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Defence and Rondon need strengthening.

  21. The Overthinker
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Current rank 647K.
    What way should I go to improve it atleast by half?
    Going differential? Maverick moves? Hits?

    Jaku/heaton
    Pieters/alonso/Coleman/brunt/Maguire
    Firmino/mane/Alli/siggy/Tarroll
    Costa/Lukaku/llorente.

    Thinking to bring in Antonio and Barnes for Tarroll and llorente. OR
    Brunt out for Davies.

    1. Postbox12
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      At this point in the season time to go differential. Defoe in for Llorente and captain.

      Firminho out for Pedro as well.

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        My last 3/5 captains have been differential. 2 times it has gone against me

    2. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Go 7 or 8 highly owned players and add a few differentials with good fixtures/form(Vardy). Also watch out for teams with dgw which are announced soon.

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Will know about dgw teams tonight I suppose

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Just scoring lots of points. Solid team really, 3rd defender needs updating soon.

      1. The Overthinker
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Brunt will be replaced by Davies for 2 weeks atleast.
        You prefer 343 or 352?

  22. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Costaaaaaaaaaa .Waiting for that

  23. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    is my friend kidding me ? Are there 4 substitutions allowed if extra time?

    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yep there is

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. New rules. You can now have a 4th sub if ET is needed

  24. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I'm a don like Frank Rijkaard & Ruud Gullit

  25. KUNingas
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    I dont want to sell Coutinho 🙁

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Dont sell then.

    2. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      You don't have to!

    3. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Don't then

  26. Donhush
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Which would you ditch for Sanchez?

    A. King
    B. Siggy
    C. Antonio
    D. Mane
    E. Eriksen

    Thanks

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Tough .Has to be King or Antonio. Antonio possibly

    2. Postbox12
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      King but not until next week. Can see him out scoring Sanchez this week

    3. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Hold this week.

  27. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Do any Man U fans think Micky is nailed on, and thus a DGW prospect?

    1. Postbox12
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      He has been at the heart of everything they've done well in their recent league wins.

      Think he'll be integral for the rest of the season. Him, Ibra and Valencia for both their doubles.

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Postbox. 😀

  28. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Just seen utd team sheet on TV.... Jones cm!? Haha madness!?

    1. Numb
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Doubt it

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      They said they're expecting. I think UTD are playing 5 at the back

  29. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    This game feels like a final and it hasn't even started yet

  30. Oven Glover
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    The way this season is going, I wouldn't be surprised to see a Costa red card.