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. fplfansss
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Need a replacement for Richardson.

    1. Milivojevic
    2. Barnes
    3. Townsend
    4. Fraser

    1. fplfansss
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      *Richarlison

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

      If you’re not worried by 31 I’d go Townsend. He is oroducjng consistently and that includes big matches and doesn’t need pens to do it.

  2. computer
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    some lucky people will remember him at 8.3...

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Who

  3. Pilgrim62
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Laca or Auba for GW27 ?

    1. My heart goes Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Walcott was to fill RVP’s back in 2007?? Theo must have been some player before I ever watched a football game in 2016...

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

    Can’t seem to browse the website via Chrome desktop.

    Anyone has issues? Phone works fine

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Everyone.

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

    Don’t trust Arnie - he can’t be nailed and the minutes he put in v Palace showed why he was on the bench.

    Fanderson is a more decent bet given how terrible Fulham are down his flank but it’s been a long long time.

    Then what do you do next week when Arnie FA and Fraser all have bish fixtures?

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

      Rf Jackyboy

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

    Rondon and Yedlin, welcome to my FPL team!

  7. Where has all the rum gone?
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Got major issues opening the site on me mobile

  8. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Lol, what's going on here?

    1. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      site seems to be broken cant get fpl stats either

    2. Mysterion
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Rondon transfer traffic broke the internet

  9. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    @TM, how long do you think it will take you to fix the website?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Later this morning. Working good on my iPad.

  10. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any strategy advise for this team. All chips intact. 1ft, 2m itb.

    Patricio
    Vvd Kola awb BALBUENA
    mane son camarasa
    Lacazette rashford Jiménez

    McCarthy HAZARD DSILVA DIGNE

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

      Get Digne out for some with a decent fixture this week.

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. Wont it be better to dump Balbuena first?

  11. fplfansss
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    GTG?

    Etheridge
    AWB, Bennett, Robbo
    Salah, Pogba, Son, Townsend
    Jimenez, Rash, Auba

    Bench: Patricio, Camarasa, Bednarek, Laporte

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

      Nice gtg

  12. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Kolasinac own goal vs Huddersfield now confirmed as a Karlan Grant goal

    https://twitter.com/htafcdotcom/status/1097877192430813184?s=21

    stupid as an Kola owner ffs

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

      That's a good 6 points from Kola down the drain then.

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

    Someone reboot the web server already

    1. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      If TM was doing his job properly the server would be rebooted by now

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Always blame me.

  14. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    People RMTing when the site is this mess just leave me speechless.

    1. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It's working OK on ipad

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

      Did not see post before my post below but site is fine for me.

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

    Some advice here please.
    Is it worth taking a hit to replace Martial. No bench as it stands and would bench TAA for a suitable Martial replacement
    Max budget is 7.5 for replacement as I want cash for Laca to Kun next week.
    Also preference is to bring in a player with a game in 31 but finding it hard to find the answer. Much cheaper than 7.5 works fine too.

    Fab

    Robertson TAA Trippier Kola

    Fanderson Salah Son

    Rashford Laca Jimenez

    Boruc Martial Luiz Stephens

    A. No hit
    B. Martial to Noble / Fraser- free up some cash
    C. Martial to other suggestions?

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

      Curious. You’re very defence heavy. Are you happy to play 5 at the back? It seems to be the way you’re set up.

      If not I’d be tempted to lose someone there - perhaps Trip as he doesn’t get 31 and is a doubt for 33. If not this week next

      I’d hold for now

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

        Yeah wanted the top heavy back 5. To be honest it very much hasn't worked.
        Yeah will starting taking cash out of defence soon but for now Martial out really is the priority. It's a hit this week or next anyway as Kun is coming on and Martial has to be dealt with.

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

          It’s not exactly optimal but I’d be really tempted to go Robbo to Clyne and Martial ti Mane.

          That would put more money in midfield and still give you Liverpool defence and an extra 31 player.

          Clyne is a beat option as he’s cheap a differential and has stacking potential with Bournemouth being a decent bet for cs at home.

          It’s not so daft as this probably isn’t the week for double Liverpool defence

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

            It's not a bad idea at all. What might put me is it costs me -8 to do it now but still worth considering. Thanks again for reply.

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

    Ass soon as my ransom demands are met the site will be back to normal guys,sit tight.

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

      What are your ransom demands? Access to Mark's transfers for the rest of the season? FPL Virgin on the scoutcast?

      1. panda07
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yes virgin on scout cast, give the people what they want

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

        Virgin to be released from captivity.

        $100k to be payed to me in bitcoin.

        Free membership for life.

        Moderation rights.

        Scoutcast never to go live again while a game is on TV.

        Epic Fail to be interviewed on Meet the Manager.

    2. panda07
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Lol

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

    Only Man U and Liverpool have conceded less than Southampton last 6 away.
    Remind me why people think Auba/Laca are good picks this week?

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

      Teams away to were pretty bad except Che but now we know they are pretty bad too 🙂

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

        Arsenal are pretty bad

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

          I was thinking that too. Fair point.

  18. Dion D's Solo Shower
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Planning to switch out Kamara & Richarlison.
    Wanna bring in Rondon for Kamara (other strikers are Jimenez & Aguero).
    Which would leave me with 5.3 for Rich replacement.. WHO do you suggest?
    (Rest of midfield: Salah, Pogba, Moutinho, Son).

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

      Snodgrass for a punt?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        West Ham mids returning.

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

        I would be happy to get 1 more game out of Snodgrass for 27 but I'm not confident. Might be lucky for 45 mins

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

      McNeil I guess as he goes in 31/3 and I assume you're looking at bench fodder for now.

      Camarasa is an interesting one if you're not concerned by 31/3. He's on set pieces and has Watford and Everton coming up at home. Given that Everton can't defend set pieces to save their lives he's very playable in that fixture and is certainly good for first sub. He does return quite regularly for his price

      1. Dion D's Solo Shower
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        What about Noble as fodder? Playing regularly now and is on pens

  19. Ojpsan1
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Planning on FH 32, wich team would you rather have for 31, will only be able to field 10 players.

    A) ITB 0.1 This would have Higuain for gw30 Fulham game
    Ryan Boruc
    Roboo TAA Pereira Lascelles AWB
    Salah Hazard Fraser Fanderson (Pogba)
    Higuain (Rashford Jimmy)

    B) ITB:3.9 This would have Hazard for gw30 Fulham game
    Ryan Boruc
    Roboo TAA Pereira Lascelles AWB
    Salah Hazard Fraser Fanderson (Pogba)
    Rondon (Rashford Jimmy)

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      So it’s Rondon vs Higuain?

      1. Ojpsan1
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yes in gw31 but in gw 30 its hazard sterling rondon vs Sterling higuain camarasa. Missed that part hehe

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

      10 players is heaps

  20. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Which defender should I partner with VVD and Luiz for the blanks?

    A) Lascalles

    B) Pereira

    C) Tarkowski

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      B

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

      B

  21. George James
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Any advice on my team with all chips in tact. 2FT 3.6m ITB. Looking to FH32 so need to build a team with 31/33 in mind.

    Guatia • McCarthy
    Doherty • Bennet • AWB • Robbo • Alonso
    Salah • Pogba • Son • Jota • Richarlison
    Firmino • Rashford • Kamara

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

      Looks good dude

      Well balanced

  22. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Which combination is better for the blanks?

    A) Hazard and Arnie

    B) Higuain and Anderson

    1. George James
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A for me

      Thoughts on my team above mate?

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

      Not a decision to be made this early

  23. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Choose one for the blanks:

    A) Maddison

    B) Fraser

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

      Don't get either this week

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

        That said I think Fraser more likely to score against Wolves but next 3 not pretty

  24. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Better option for the next few gws?

    a. Anderson
    b. maddison

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

      Anderson popular based on Fulham fixture not stats. Monitoring both but not for me this week

      1. Dave Bauer
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed. I have Anderson but if I didn’t I wouldn’t be rushing to get him in.

  25. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Which combo should I aim for GW31 but bring in this week?

    A) Pereira and Fraser

    B) Lascalles and Maddison

  26. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is this team acceptable for 31?

    Fabianski
    VVD • Luiz • Lascalles
    Salah • Richarlison • Anderson • Madison
    King • Higuain • Firmino

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

      No Bournemouth

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

        King

      2. Fitzy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        King?

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          That's Ledley.

    2. Dave Bauer
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      It depends on the damage that having that lot is doing to other gameweeks, but obviously it’s a great team for 31 in isolation.

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

      Good team but depends who you will be losing and when you will be losing them

    4. McEwan
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      If it’s a free hit team, far to early to worry about it.

      If your building that team towards it, I would be worried now

  27. FPL price manipulators are …
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I could get used to this format

  28. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    If you had to order these in best option first for GW31?

    Higuain
    Hazard
    King
    Wilson
    Arnie
    Anderson
    Mane
    Firmino

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

      Can't order based on lack of from most. Relax and let a few game weeks go by. Seriously

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

      See Kiwi’s reply.

      The only two I’d have now are Mane without question and King if you could bench him for 28/9 or play him as 3rd striker with a power 4 in midfield

  29. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Why are people buying SON when it's time to sell him

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

      Easy teams coming up. Chelsea and Arsenal

    2. thischarmingman
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I’m considering him. Need someone that plays this gw