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Recapping the best Southampton players ahead of FPL restart

With just days to go before the Premier League season restarts, our series of team-by-team refresher articles continues with a look at Southampton.

Taking data from Gameweeks 24-29 as a jumping-off point for wider analysis, we will be discussing the players from Ralph Hasenhuttl’s squad who most catch the eye.

Fantasy managers may well be swerving the Saints to start off, with some tricky matches to come between Gameweeks 31+ and 35+.

Should the south coast club still have ‘something to play for’ come the fixture swing in Gameweek 36+, however, then they will likely re-enter the radar at that point.

With this article borrowing heavily from the data available in our Members Area, only subscribers of Fantasy Football Scout can read on.

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  1. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Best trio to complete my bench boost? Jimmy could be Tammy too.

    A. Jimenez+Cantwell+Fernandez
    B. Pukki+Barnes+Fernandez
    C. Pukki+Sarr+Lascelles

    Leno. Henderson
    TAA. Stevens. Egan. Saiss. XXX
    KDB. Grealish. Mount. Mahrez. XXX
    Auba. Agüero. XXX

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A.. i would want to know who the norwich player is before bb, or go without norwich...

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers mate 🙂

    2. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks Karen. How do you think it’s looking overall?

        1. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Like it.
          Having Sterling obviously weakens your BB strategy. But it's a good balanced side.

          Maybe Targett over Saiss?

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Could do yeah. Bit crap though aren’t they haha. Might be worth the gamble with 2 games I guess

          2. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            What about Saiss >> Targett and Fernandez >> Boly?

    3. jaybradlights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A personally. Like the team although Mahrez is a roulette pick regarding minutes. How comfortable are you with Auba as well? Some days I think he's got to be in my BB team, others I think he's overpriced

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah done a few teams with Sterling over Mahrez. Auba is in for sure. No brainier for me

    4. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

  2. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any update on who the Norwich player is who got covid? think rumours it might be a keeper but want to confirm.

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Rumours of Pukki too

      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        could very well be. who knows.

      2. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        But I dont see how no Spurs CB didnt come into close contact for 15 mins if they were marking Pukki properly

        1. Chenku╰☆╮
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          most likely the keeper or CB, heard that the player played a lot of mins if not full game.. so deducing it had to be a keeper or a player who hardly touched the ball..

          1. Chenku╰☆╮
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            so pukki might not have a shot one target and never the ball. might very well happen too.

    2. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I’ve not seen anything online, only that the club and player have requested privacy on the matter.

      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        i really hope we know soon. atleast some training picks to confirm who is part of the squad.

  3. Whats the Huth
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Ok. I really think I’ve struck gold here. I will be Bench Boosting. And WC afterwards. Would you make changes to this?

    McCarthy. Henderson.
    Egan. Soyuncu/O’Connell. TAA. Saiss. Lascelles.
    Cantwell. Mount. KDB. Mane. Saka.
    Vardy. Auba. Aguero.

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      you dont have enough DGW players. Surely.

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Not all about the doubles is it

        I avoid the DGW blindness

    2. Indio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I like it, a little different, but have you considered Tammy over Vardy for some Chelsea instead of Mount, swapping one of Cantwell/Saka for Grealish, and then seeing what DGW mids you can swap in for Mount?

      PS And never say you've struck gold, it's bad juju 😉

  4. Lucky Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Any consensus on Lundy for FH? Will be stupid to miss goal of two once he will play.

  5. Aftermath
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Finally set on this BB team with 11 dgw, what do you guys think? Any changes?

    Leno Henderson
    TAA Baldock Stevens Doherty Laporte
    KDB Grealish McGinn Willian Saka
    Auba Aguero Jimenez

    1. FPLisBack
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Looks Good!

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I like it

  6. maglia rosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    What do you guys reckon?
    Rival has his WC to play with so he’ll BB then WC next week which gives him a real advantage I reckon.
    My original team will have to do and this FH team is my take on a few left field picks. Not that happy about the whole situation but the best I can come up with.

    Henderson
    Doherty Lundstram Pva O’Connell
    Sterling Grealish Kdb Mount
    Aguero Aubameyang

    Ramsdale Nketiah Luiz Janmat

    1. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      What’s your original team?

      1. maglia rosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Henderson
        Trent Docherty sais fermenia Taylor
        Salah kdb Bruno Saka foden
        Rashford Dcl Jota

  7. FPLisBack
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts Please? On a BB

    A) McGinn or Mount vs AVL
    B) Baldock, Oconnel, Egan, or Basham?

    Henderson
    Doherty, Stevens, Baldock, TAA
    KDB Grealish Barnes
    Auba Aguero Abraham

    Leno, Saiss, Mcginn, Sarr

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      McGuin and Eagan imo

      1. FPLisBack
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

  8. Indio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How's this +30 BB looking please? (WC +31)

    Leno/Reina
    Baldock, Stephens, TAA, Doherty, Lascelles
    KDB, Mahrez, Grealish, Fleck, Saka
    Aguero, Auba, Jimmy
    (£0.0 itb)

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      dont like saka, but everyone is good.

      1. Indio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah I hear ya, he can become Cantwell, presuming there's no COVID risk!

    2. FPLisBack
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Baldock/Stephens one of them could be downgraded and Fleck could be upgraded?

      1. Indio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks - not sure what DGW players could stretch to, but will have a look at that!

  9. subhojit123
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Was Abraham a part of starting lineup of Chelsea today?

    1. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Apparently not part of the starting line up, but he did come on.

      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Kepa
        Azpi Christensen Zouma Emerson
        RLC Kante Kovacic
        Willian Giroud Mount

        NOT official, but has been reported by people who are usually pretty good.

        1. subhojit123
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks a lot buddy

  10. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Fixtures and Results pages of V-FPL not working- any virtual players with same issue?

    1. Cahill
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah not working for me

  11. Cahill
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    How’s this BB guys? Will I manage to hold WC for a few weeks with this team?

    Leno Reina
    Lund Stevens targett Saiss Lascelles
    KDB Sterling Fernandes Grealish fleck
    Auba Aguero Jota

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I like Sterling punt

    2. Zambere
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Like it. Similar to mine. I’m also thinking of holding WC past 31+

  12. jaybradlights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Narrowed my BB team down to one decision:
    A) Leno Sterling Samatta
    B) Ederson McGinn Aubameyang

    Got a hunch that Sterling will hit the ground running so leaning towards A - rest of the team:
    _____ Henderson
    TAA Lascelles Baldock Egan Boly
    _____ KDB Mount Grealish Barnes
    _____ Aguero Jimenez

    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      B.

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

  13. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    couple of quick questions

    1) Mahrez or Raz?
    2) Is it worth selling TAA for 7.4 on BB30? His current price is 7.8. If i really want a pool defender in WC31, Robbo at 7m can cover it right?
    3) Best 3 SHU players for dgw?

    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Raz.
      No.
      Hendo,Bald,Egan.

    2. jaybradlights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      1) Sterling for me - he's still got 11 goals this season and I would say more assured of minutes (although he knows
      2) Would keep Trent, remember he got 24 away at Leicester, anything's possible
      3) I'd say keep it simple with Henderson, Baldock Stevens

  14. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    only this gw:

    A: Aguero, Basham, Ramsdale
    B: Vardy, Stevens, Ederson

    1. aleksios
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. Garth Marenghi
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      A

  15. SADIO SANÉ
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    however optimistic you want to be about your picks, team sheets this week will be carnage won't they? should make for some interesting meltdowns on here - if a player did no exercise and ate shite loads for a few weeks there's no chance their monitors aren't ratting them out in training

    1. jaybradlights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Agreed - there will undoubtedly be some surprises and very little info before the deadline.

      As to what impact that haves on chip strategy - I'm not so sure. Personally I would say that it makes BB more valuable as a lazy prima donna might be benched and then come on at the end of a match, blocking sub points. Ideally I'd play BB when the picture is clearer but with no other DGWs I think it's roll the dice and hope for the best.

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        yeah agree on BB, given you can essentially WC and BB in the same week (usually impossible) I think you kind of have to - players like Mahrez should play more than in any normal week anyway

  16. aleksios
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    So for those who dont have WC and got decent team,FH is the plan?And save BB for later on?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Plenty will if happy with slow WC.

      1. aleksios
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Current team.

        Pope-MCCarthy
        --TAA--Alonso--Doherty--Saiss--Taylor.
        Salah-KDB--Bruno--Saka--Cant.
        DCL--Jota--Auba.

        So FH?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Playing 433?

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Me going the opposite. When you think will be a better time to play the BB chip?

  17. Cynical
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    I would really appreciate some advice. I have FH and TC left to play but no WC or BB.

    This is my team:

    Patricio Martin
    TAA VVD Soyuncu Holgate CTaylor
    Salah KDB Martial Bruno Cantwell
    Aubameyang Jota DCL

    Should I keep this and use FH?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      No imo. FH in GW 38. Now play the TC. Also use the transfers as a free WC

      1. Cynical
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Who do you reckon I should prioritise bringing in? I'm thinking Kun, Grealish, Jimenez, Sheffield and Wolves defence.

  18. jayzico
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    So here we go again. All out bench boost. Whatcha reckon chaps?

    Leno/Reina
    Basham, Egan, Saiss, Ward, Lascelles
    KDB, Mahrez, Grealish, Pepe, Fernandes
    Aguero, Auba, Abraham

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      I think Auba is gonna disappoint so many lads. I gues you have a WC afterwards so you should be g2g. I like it. I presume Mahrez is a calculated risk

    2. jayzico
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez is indeed a risk. But so is Laporte. I think Mendy is the only nailed city defence. But who knows.

      This is my WC haha

  19. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Hi lads.

    Thoughts on VVD and DCL vs
    Rash and Basham?

    Basham will be played for the bench boost and benched afterwards.

    No WC, playing the long game and have strong defense already.

    The team atm.

    Pope Hendo
    VVD TAA Maguire Eagan Doherty
    Fernandez KDB Salah Grealish Barnes
    Jimmy Jota DCL

    Other comments about the team are also welcomed.

    Thanks

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Anyone? Lads I've went and helped everyone on this page.

      Please advise

    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      get kun or sterling there for salah

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        And next week when Salah will be captained by everyone and his dog ? I dont have WC

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          then you do sterling->Salah with FT. simple.

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Hmmm... that might work. I was super disappointed by Sterling this year and too much competition. Will he even outscore Salah? I'll reconsider that. Interesting suggestion

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              you have great rank and I will def gamble on Mahrez or Sterling to protect you against a DGW haul from them. Is Salah even fit?

              Keep money for swap back next gw

              1. FPL Daniel
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 9 months ago

                Thanks. I am playing the protect game after ages :)))

                Salah is not fit? Source?

                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  3 years, 9 months ago

                  not sure but rumour was he missed friendlies?

                  1. HamezMace
                    • 9 Years
                    3 years, 9 months ago

                    That’s correct.
                    Although it’s said to not be serious.

                  2. FPL Daniel
                    • 14 Years
                    3 years, 9 months ago

                    You are awesome Christina. Thank you so much

        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          One transfer.

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Tell me which one ?

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Rash Bash, but not sure I'd have Maguire in that case

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        was going to say, just in case you want Pogba/Martial at some point - maybe you won't

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Understood. Both too injury prone for me liking. Double UTD attack is sufficient imo

      2. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Maquire is due. Check stats. I am expecting 15pter soon from him.

        Thanks man

    4. El Lobito 10
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Good side. Think Everton will score IMO

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks Lobito. So VVD option or Rash one?

    5. jaybradlights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Would not have Maguire myself, would choose VVD/DCL over Rashford and Basham. I like the rest of it

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks man. It such hard decision for me. Really appreciate the advice

  20. panda07
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Is liveFPL down? Can't get into the fixtures page.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Fixture and results page down, probably due to last GW.
      Wolves scored at least 2 and conceded.

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      They'll be up probably after games will start

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

      Yes same here, or results page

    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Working now.

  21. lordkippe
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Need to go without 2 of theese. Which 2 do you think I should drop ?

    Aguero, Auba, KDB, Mane

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      WC in hand ?

      1. lordkippe
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        yep. going for BB

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Loose Mane and Auba

  22. El Lobito 10
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    If you change your team and then play free hit does it revert back to the changed team or the one before? I've played free hit but made a good number of transfers before and not sure.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Old team back, see hot topic.

      1. El Lobito 10
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers. Bugger, well it's irreversible now, probably still do it TBH

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 9 months ago

          Its not reversible

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 9 months ago

            Ah you said that

            1. El Lobito 10
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 9 months ago

              Yeah, thanks though mate, appreciate it!

  23. Old Gregg
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    A or B please

    A) Fernandez & Samatta

    Or

    B) Lascells & Jota

    1. Henning
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Think Fernandez is a must so A for me.

  24. BananaMan
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Evening,
    I've been pondering this most of the weekend as we draw closer to re-kickoff.
    With WC & BB in pocket I'm setting up for the DGW, all guns blazing, or so I thought.
    Looking at what my possible wildcard team will be for 31+ I've come to the conclusion that I'm going to need as much cash as possible to make the most of it.
    With this in mind I've put a 30+ team together that holds my 4 most valuable price risers whilst trying to exploit the DGW and my BB chip.

    Hold Players: TAA, KDB, Mane, Vardy
    (All 4 will most likely form part of my 31+ WC)

    Leno - Hendo
    TAA - Egan - Targett - Bellarin - Saiss
    KDB - Mane - Grealish - Fleck - Saks
    Aguero (C) - Vardy - Samatta
    0.3ITB.

    So BB active. 11 DGW players. 4 SGW players - TAA, Saiss, Mane, Vardy.

    My theory is that most BB teams will still have weak benches, my advantage comes from having 4 strong single gameweek players that could easily outscore poor DGW players.

    Sensible? Stupid? Logical? Waste of chips?
    Input very welcome!

    1. Easy Cheesy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      It is different. Think bellerin/ saka/ samatta/ targett are pretty low quality and you only have kdb/ aguero with high ceilings. It isn’t going to perform terribly tho
      Well done on Lasting the course w Vardy!.

      1. BananaMan
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks, always helpful to get another perspective!

  25. Henning
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    This is my original team. Just freehit and BB left.

    FH is the way go right?

    Pope Burton

    TAA VvD Stephens Boly Lundstram

    Salah KDB Grealish Sarr Fernandez

    Rashford DCL Jimenez

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      In similar boat myself. Will aim for FH in GW 38

      1. Henning
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        So Will you use ultimata transfer and BB ?

  26. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Early change in the vFPL leaderboard with 3rd leading by 13 after Martial(c)

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Good

  27. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    vFPL - Wolves qualify for the Champions League, nudging out United. 😀

    Hope we can do this for real in the PL. 😀

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      They both can do it. Liverpool City Utd and Wolves.

      1. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 months ago

        That would soon me fine. 😀

  28. bigmacs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Maybe this question was answered many times here, sorry that I missed it:
    Which team do I get back after a FH in GW30+?
    Thanks!

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      GW38 team.

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 months ago

      Hot topics

  29. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    Lads any link about this rumors that Salah is not fit ?

  30. Mufc202020
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 months ago

    any advice on my team appreciated:

    Hendo
    Doherty Stevens
    KDB Sterling Saka Grealish
    Auba Tammy Aguero

    Thanks!!!