FFS Cup

Fantasy Football Scout Cup – Entry Now Open

Fantasy Football Scout are delighted to announce the dates of our Fantasy Premier League Cup competitions for the 2018/19 campaign.

We are launching our 16th open-to-all tournament, along with a ninth competition for Members. Both tournaments have £300 in prizes on offer.

Sign-up for the open tournament can be found here.

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, A Manager Has No Name, Sleepysi, TH14 and our reigning champion 2EyedTurk.

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 Members Cup, our list of winners is as follows:

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

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

Fantasy managers can enter their teams from now right up to 10.30am on Monday November 12, when we’ll stop entries and make the first round draws shortly after.

The qualifying round for the Members Cup will take place week later in Gameweek 13, with the first round running in Gameweek 14.

Fantasy managers can enter their teams from now right up to 10.30am on Monday November 26, when we’ll stop entries and make the first round draws shortly after.

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 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.

Your entry is only completed 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 Fantasy Football Scout Cup qualifying round will be published shortly after November 12 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 November 26 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 Cup Round Dates
Qualifying – Gameweek 12

Round 1 – Gameweek 13
Round 2 – Gameweek 14
Round 3 – Gameweek 16
Round 4 – Gameweek 17
Round 5 – Gameweek 18
Round 6 – Gameweek 19
Round 7 – Gameweek 21
Quarter-Final – Gameweek 22
Semi-Finals – Gameweek 23
Final and third place play-off – Gameweek 24

Fantasy Football Scout Members Cup Round Dates
Qualifying – Gameweek 13

Round 1 – Gameweek 14
Round 2 – Gameweek 16
Round 3 – Gameweek 17
Round 4 – Gameweek 18
Round 5 – Gameweek 19
Round 6 – Gameweek 21
Quarter-Final – Gameweek 22
Semi-Finals – Gameweek 23
Final and third place play-off – Gameweek 24

When are the fixtures released?

Where possible, the fixture list for each round will be published a day or two before each Gameweek deadline.

The first round draw for the open-to-all cup will be made and published shortly after November 12.

The first round draw for the members cup will be made and published shortly after November 26.

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.

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1,019 Comments Post a Comment
  1. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Fulham in trouble now? Put out a strong team against City, while their opponents in the PL are sitting pretty with a nice rest.

    1. Homer21
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      They were in trouble before that

  2. Lemongrab
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    OK this is driving me crazy so any help appreciated

    a. Ings - Success & Billing to Barkley (-4)
    b. Richarlison -> Barkley
    c. Fraser - > Barkley
    d. stop jerking that knee

    1. Overated Mou
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Was thinking b myself but unsure
      See my post below
      Fraser has form

  3. Lignja
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    a. Mitrovic to Arnautovic
    b. Mitoriovic and Bennet to Succes and Mendy -4.

    Fabianski
    Alonso, Robertson, Doherty
    Salah, Hazard, Richarlison, Madison
    Aguero, Wilson, Mitrovic

    1ft 0.7 itb. Hamer, Bennett, Wb, Hojberg

    1. Overated Mou
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B seems popular

  4. Scotty B
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Why does everyone want to get rid of Bilva?

    Looks nailed to me and nice rest tonight

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      No City player is nailed except Ederson.

      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        and lapoarte

    2. Typo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Kdb injured now, so even more nailed

    3. GREEN IS GOOD
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I've had Bilva from the start. He's playing well but he's not that explosive.

      And with Mahrez's form and only costing a bit more, I am thinking of changing. He seems more attacking. As long as he plays of course...

  5. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Would you ship Hennessy or Knockaert for a hit this week?

    Hennessy likely to ship a fair few v Chelsea

    Knockaert likely 1 pointer off bench

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Similar situation

      Already on a -4 but considering another hit for henny > fab

      Only other keeper is hamer and feel i need to take the short term hit for long term gain

      Whats your thoughts?

      1. THFC4LIFE
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Same keepers here, Fab is prob gonna be my move but means i’ll have to play Doherty against us. Can’t wait to get rid of Knockaert though, stupid punt

      2. Overated Mou
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Hen to fab or ryan
        Keep knock for ft next gw

      3. Lord.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Did you not notice the minefield of tough Palace fixtures when you chose Hennessy as a set and forget keeper?

        1. #FPLBhuna
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Clearly didnt look that far in advance einstein.

  6. ⚔★Vibudh★⚔
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Mahrez on

  7. Cookie Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Captain?

    A) Mendy SOU
    B) Aguero SOU
    C) Hazard CPL

    1. Scotty B
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      C

    3. Overated Mou
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B or c
      Toss a coin

    4. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      A

    5. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      C

    6. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      B

    7. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      c

  8. Paramaribo
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Ryan
    Alonso, Mendy, Trippier, Robertson, Bellerin
    Salah, Hazard, D Silva, Maddison
    Mitrovic

    Subs: Hamer, Wilson, Ings, 4.3 midf bench fodder

    0.6 ITB, 2 FT
    Would you do D Silva, Ings -> Richarlison, Arnautovic?

    1. PAs lag
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. Go for it

    2. Udo
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      sounds sensible alright

  9. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    KDB down.. May have aggravated knee injury :/

    1. Rage Against The Raheem
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      He walked off ok, hopefully nothing too bad.

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Players have walked off with fully detached cruciate ligaments in the past - unfortunately not an indicator of severity with knee injuries, particularly recurrences, but absolutely hope it’s only minor and not the start of 18 months of being in & out with a blown out knee

  10. Overated Mou
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Rich to barkley?
    1ft
    Thanks guys

    1. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Mulling it over myself (see above). Barkley's fixtures just too tempting

      1. Overated Mou
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Lol just replied the same to you mate

        1. Lemongrab
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Go for it then? Haven't been impressed with Richarlison up front and Brighton have been quite solid as of late. Fortune favours the brave!

          1. Overated Mou
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            actually went barkley in the end to catch the price rise. hope it works. what about you mate?

  11. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed 🙂 got 2 FT 0.2 ITB
    Thinking H-Odoi > 4.5 m playing mid

    Schmeical
    TAA, Mendy, Doherty, Alonso
    Haz, Salah, Schurlle, Fraser
    Vardy, Aguero
    (Speroni, Jimenez, AWB, H-odoi)

  12. Steirish
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Is Fraser to Barkley worth a -4?

    1. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      No

      1. Overated Mou
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Rich to barkley?

        1. yakirh
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          That's mad

          1. Overated Mou
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Why? Sideways? But potentially getting more tv and points at the same time

            1. yakirh
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              For a hit thats mad
              For free, not to my liking
              Barkley could be Pedro 2.0
              Good form then 1 bad game and get rotated

  13. yakirh
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    KDB hurt his knee, going out

  14. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Ederson is to much of a luxury and Fabianski +1.2m is enough?

    1. Jayv807
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      If you got him at 5.5m i'd keep. but at 5.8m, I'd get Laporte over Ederson for city defense and go with a cheap GK like Fab.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        im thinking Mendy and Fabs over Ederson and TAA

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Fabianski & Ryan both look good, but Ederson is playing in a pretty special defence, they’ll probably offer similar value.

      If you can spare the € I think Ederson is worth it

      1. Overated Mou
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        What if you hv kun n mendy? Getting ederson means 3 city spot taken

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          I have those 3, they’ve been a joy to own so far

          1. Overated Mou
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Not considering city mid?

            1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              Nope

  15. Gaffers
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    KDB walking off but looking worried, was shaking his head. Feelsbadman

  16. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    KDB looks like he has hurt his knee again

    Getting subbed off but at least he is walking off

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Hope it's not serious, class player.

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        He was able to walk off but he was certainly in a bit of discomfot

  17. Lord.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    KDB off with knock. Probably not serious.

    1. Patch
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      KDB early owner

    2. boc610
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Really? Looked bad to me

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        This - he looked pretty shaken by it

        1. yakirh
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          This.
          Also talked a bit with Pep and pointed at his knee

  18. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    KDB in a spot of bother - looks like the knee again

  19. YoungPretender
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    I haven’t seen much of Watford this year, can someone explain the Isaac Success love? When Deeney is back, is he not going to return to being a 15-20 minute man?

    1. Rostah
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      4.5m forward thats played in every game (albiet for very very short times a lot of the time). Playing well, better attitude than before, looks like he could be on the verge of cracking into the starting 11 even with Deeney back. If he drops to the bench but continues getting 1 points at least then he becomes the ideal bench fodder to switch to a 4-4-2 or 3-5-2.

      1. YoungPretender
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I see. Change of formation makes sense with the lack of strikers performing. Thanks for explanation.

      2. Hazz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Haha. Beat me to the comment. Spot-on, man.

    2. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      - Cheap (4.5m)
      - Getting minutes each game; at least 1 point per game
      - Lately, getting more minutes and even a start (albeit due to injuries & formation change)
      - Decent form

      May well return to a last-minute sub, but as he is so cheap, he is perfect to rotate with a 5th MID / 4th DEF.

      1. YoungPretender
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Thankyou!

    3. Gaffers
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Soon he'll be in the first team and be a bargain, like Kante

  20. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    De Bruyne injured. There was doubt he'd play this weekend anyway, surely this nails it. No way he'll be risked.

  21. ♤TeddyBear♤
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Fraser out Barkley in because those fixtures are tasty and i LAV it

  22. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    De Bruyne down, injured and off O_o

  23. QUEN
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Repost: lost my original : )

    So i used WC & i need opinion on salah really.

    Current draft team, but I'm not too happy with it. & The only way i can see to change it is to swap salah for mane.

    GK: Fabianksi & Ryan (Rotating GK is my plan - thinking about wolves keeper too as alternative as brighton/wolves pretty much every GW one has an easy fixture)
    Defenders: Mendy, Trippier, Duffy, Wan Bissaka (bench: a cheap £3.9m defender).
    Midfielders: pereya, salah, hazard, (bench: cheap billing & camarasa)
    Strikers: Aguero, Vardy & mitrovic (looking to transfer after gw for murray or arnie.)

    So do i dump salah for mane to get stronger midfield for a player like richarilson who plays upfront & a stronger third defender (3-4-3)? or will removing salah bite me. Im not really looking to move vardy given the fixtures.

    HELP PLEASE 🙂

    1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Too much spent up front, not enough at the back.

      You're on a wildcard, drop Mitro and Vardy. Cheaper and better options up top. Upgrade fourth defender and fourth midfielder.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      If you pop RAMHAS into your squad, and pad out the rest with cheap attackers you won’t go far wrong

      1. QUEN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Stupid question but who does RAMHAS stand for XD?

        1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          RAM plus Haz Aguero Salah

          1. QUEN
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            thanks maximus!

            so you don't think mane can replace salah?

  24. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    KDB injuery looked bad?

    1. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Hard to tell
      Its his knee, so its not a good sign

    2. Gaffers
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      He didn't look in pain, but was shaking his head at the physio. Walked off. Anything is guesswork tbh. They're 2-0 up, you'd take a rest if you just stubbed your toe.

  25. Gaffers
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    Sane shot out for a throw

  26. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    KDB INJURED

  27. FPL Pillars
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    I just swore but mistake, sorry mods 🙁

  28. Duffy Dunk
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    To anyone having watched a match at Stamford Bridge's west stand lower, are the views good?

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Surely they have a view from my seat feature on their site.

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I tried to find one but didn't, then looked in general but nothing.
        Looking for someone who has been there to know first hand.

    2. Gommy
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Very good views but the quietest.

      1. Duffy Dunk
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Thank you

  29. Totti
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    lacazette and richarliosn -> barkley and aguero for free ( already owning sterling )

    A) yay
    B) nay

    1. fenixri
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      What are your other 2 fwds?

      1. Totti
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        wilson success

  30. KneejerkJoe
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    How to fund Deeney to Arnie? Got 2ft and 0.7itb.

    A) Fraser-》
    1) Paterson 2) Murphy 3) Delou
    Or
    B) Mendy or C) Robby -》
    1) Laporte
    2) Rudiger
    3) Maguire

    Thinking Fraser but as my only Bournemouth player Im reluctant to Dell, as I think the will score and especially with early fixture on sat.

    Pat
    Mendy Robby Alonso
    Haz Mane Rich Fraser
    Agu Auba Deeney
    ..Hamer Awb Gunnarsson Bennett