FFS Cup

Second FFScout Cup – Entry Now Open

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

We are launching another open-to-all tournament with £300 in prizes on offer.

Sign-up for the open tournament can be found 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, 2EyedTurk and our reigning champion Man-Chest-Heir F.C.

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

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

How does the Cup 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 does it start?

The qualifying round for the Fantasy Football Scout Cup will take place in Gameweek 28, with the first round proper running in Gameweek 29.

Fantasy managers can enter their teams from now right up to 18:45 GMT on Tuesday February 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.

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.

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 here: 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 February 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 28

Round 1 – Gameweek 29
Round 2 – Gameweek 30
Round 3 – Gameweek 31
Round 4 – Gameweek 32
Round 5 – Gameweek 33
Round 6 – Gameweek 34
Quarter-Final – Gameweek 35
Semi-Finals – Gameweek 36
Final and third place play-off – Gameweek 37

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 February 27.

Prizes

Overall Prizes
The prizes for the FFS Cup 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. QUEN
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Where’s van dijik?

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Suspended

    2. Jones Kusi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Suspened

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Resting due to ban

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        tl;dr

  2. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Trying to build towards decent week 31 side and FH 32, WC 34 and BB 35. Latest thought for this week to get 2 week 31 players is

    Rashford to Rondón and Gunarsson to Anderson to put side belowout in week 27- Yes or No?

    Boruc
    Doherty Van Dijk Kolasinac
    Salah Son Pogba Anderson
    Aubameyang Jiminez Rondon

    Steele AWB Bednarek Hazard

    1. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'm keeping Rashford myself, but these transfers suit your strategy nicely, so why not....good team.

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      You don't need 31 players now. Wouldn't sell Rashford yet

      1. dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I know but need to start getting some 31 week players in as presently only 4 playing

        1. Kiwivillan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I have Salah. Not panicking. FT rolled can be used next week with more info

  3. child of God
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Almiron or maddison? and why?

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Maddison as already shown promise in PL. Almirón still to show what he can do

      1. The 5% Team
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        agreed...Almiron has played a total of 18 minutes

    2. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Maddison for now

    3. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Neither this week

    4. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Almiron for a punt, Maddison for disappointment

  4. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    VVD rested?

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Scratch that, seen above he is banned

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not a clue

  5. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone considering Rondon?

    1. Jones Kusi
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I did but then I saw his xGI and no.

      1. Henryyy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        What is his xG?

        1. Jones Kusi
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          5.48 all season.
          0.97 last six matches.

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      He's 5.7m for a reason and Newcastle struggle to score

    3. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Probably getting him in this week

    4. yakirh
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes
      And captain

  6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Salah misses

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

      Good lot?

  7. Benditlike
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Already own TAA and Salah. Would you rather have Mane or Robbo as your third Liverpool player?

    1. child of God
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mane

    2. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Mane

    3. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I have TAA Robbo and Salah, but I'd say Mane with the fixtures coming up.

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Lewandowski nearly

    1. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Matip*

  9. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bayern looking much better, Robbo skinned.

  10. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Basingstoke 1-0 down 🙁

    1. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Think down will come back to win it.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        🙂

      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        They have not been a top team since they lost to Cork in 2010

  11. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What were real madrid thinking loaning James out for 2 years, he would walk into that team now and make a huge difference. Be interesting to see if they sell him this summer

  12. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Mane selfish

  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Allison looking dodgy

  14. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Allison and Ederson are a level below DDG. Both really overrated

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      But... they use their feet...?

    2. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Agreed that DDG is still the standout. I actually think beyond DDG you could make a case for Fabianski being the best keeper in the PL, though obviously Allison and Ederson are very decent and have strengthened both sides immeasurably since they came in.

      1. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        So you think that if you put Fabianski in Liverpool's XI, their defence would improve?

        1. Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          No - just as an all round keeper, hasn't put a foot wrong. Granted its because he makes such a difference to a poor defence.

          1. Pierce34
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            These are good points. On a more general level, when a goalkeeper plays with a poor defence it's a lot easier for us to overlook the odd mistake when he makes a lot of spectacular/game-winning saves. But when the defence doesn't allow many chances, the same number (or the same proportion) of mistakes would be magnified as it would stand out more.

            1. Fpl Richie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Can't argue with that, both very important to their teams this year - will be thereabouts for player of the year for their clubs, but possibly not recognized outside of them so much.

    3. InSaneMan-e
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      De gea is probably the best in the world (at club level).
      I think Oblak is perhaps tied with him. Difficult to say with that rock of a defense in front of him

  15. Benditlike
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any Richarlison and Digne owners that plan to FH32? If so, are you keeping both? Considering doing Richarlison > Felipe

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Whilst it makes no sense to my FH32 strategy, Rich and Digne to Anderson and Pereira looks like such a good move this week. The other option is to sell AWB perhaps.

      1. Benditlike
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Im leaning towards keeping Digne and transferring out Richarlison for Anderson

    2. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Im keeping both. Decent fixtures albeit bad form. FH32 and WC34 offers so much potential imo.

  16. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Salah big miss

  17. el polako
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Allison will gift a goal tonight.

  18. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Bayern will score, this Liverpool defence looks really poor tonight

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      You could make a career as a motivational speaker

      1. FC Hakkebøf
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Motivational speaker or just a speaker?

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          His positivity is infectious

          1. FC Hakkebøf
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I get your point. But this post is the exception if your a Bayern fan I suppose

          2. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            As is his accuracy.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Goals from mistakes look likely at both ends.

  19. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is Pereira likely to go up in price tonight or safe to wait another day or so?

    1. The 5% Team
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      any reason for waiting a day? it's a close call

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Just lost a fair bit of value. Trying to decide whether to keep Digne for the blanks and sell AWB, or just get shot now.

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It's close.

  20. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I know this seems a way off, but the cash required influences my move this week.

    What gets more points between gw 28 and 31?

    A - son to sterling next week. Sterling to hazard -4 for gw 31.

    B - son to mane next week and hold

    C - son to hazard next week and hold.

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B or C

  21. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I have to say that I'm massively confused what to do with my chips & WC. I've read the article regarding these and it feels like information overload. What's the consensus among you?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Just copy someone's strategy.

    2. THFC4LIFE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      FH32 WC34 BB35 TC not sure yet

    3. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Spunk them early, relax, take hits

    4. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Try and get 11 starters for gw31 - this will cover gw33 too.

      Free hit in 32 and then wc in 34.

  22. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Mane bad miss.

  23. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What's happened to Robbo? Playing poorly these days.

  24. QUEN
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Need advice - Sane and Llorente to who?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Salah and Kane

      1. QUEN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Very helpful XD

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on team, budget and chip strategy.

      Fanderson/mane and Barnes perhaps.

      1. QUEN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Thinking of free hitting in 31 and just focus on today’s points and dgw 32

    3. Gilbert Prilasnig
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Barnes and mane? Depends on strategy though

  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What a miss by mane

  26. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Mane is so bad

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah shocking player .

    2. Poseidon.
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I’d have him at Utd for JLingz cover

  27. H3LP
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    What's the best strategy for managers with only 'Bench Boost' & 'Free Hit' remaining?

    Perfectly happy to take a few hits to make put myself in position for a couple of big weeks.

    1. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe FH 31 and hope not too many blanks 33.

      Bb 32 perhaps depending on team.

  28. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Mane Rivers to cross

  29. elchilangles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    any decent streams for the Liverpool match? (the country i live in is only showing Barcelona on TV frustratingly!)

    1. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      There are plenty i am sure but if you post any links to such streams on here you are risking a ban over copyright protection reasons.

      Sorry i can not help.

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Not allowed to post them on here.

    3. elchilangles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      ah ok sorry, I should have known that. Any tips for what to search for without showing the link? I used to use soccerstream on reddit and it had really good ones but the ones i'm finding online right now suck!

  30. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Robertson isn't having his best game