FFS Cup

The latest FFS Cup fixtures and results

The second round of our FFS Cup took place in Double Gameweek 30+, with 256 managers whittled down to 128 following its completion.

We go again in Gameweek 31+ and, with Tuesday’s deadline hurtling into view, the quick turnaround means that this round-up will be briefer than normal.

All results from the second round can be viewed here
The full draw for the third round is available to view here

With Joe and reigning champion Philman bowing out, Wild Rover was the only previous one of our winners who made it through to round three.

He faces a tough task in Gameweek 31+, however, with Euroalien, currently ranked 827th in the world, standing in the way of a place in the last 64.

Two other managers in the third round of the FFS Cup are currently inside the top 1k, with rdamjam and Forza ranked at 43rd and 325th respectively.

They will face ChromeDome and FPLchewitt in round three.

There were some huge, triple-figure scores in Double Gameweek 30+, with TomTraubertsBlues and stamfordbridge both scoring 141.

HOW DO THE CUP COMPETITIONS WORK?

The FFS Cup is very similar to the Fantasy Premier League’s own cup game.

Entrants who qualify for the first round were 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 draw, the manager highest in the overall FPL rankings after the tie will progress.

WHAT IS THE GAMEWEEK SCHEDULE?

The FFS Cup competition will be played out according to the following proposed Gameweek schedule:

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 before each Gameweek deadline.

PRIZES

Overall Prizes
The prizes for the FFS Cup is as follows:

1st Place: £150 Amazon voucher
2nd Place: £100 Amazon voucher
3rd Place: £50 Amazon voucher

END-OF-SEASON LEAGUE

Unrelated to the FFS Cup, we’ve also launched a new Fantasy Premier League classic mini-league to mark the restart of the 2019/20 season, with scoring starting from Gameweek 30+.

Annual memberships are up for grabs for the top five managers in this new mini-league.

Head to the FPL site via this link and use the code ‘i3lxye’ to sign up. We’ll be closing the league to new entries after the Gameweek 31+ deadline passes at 17:00 BST on Tuesday.

We’re also raising money for the NHS in the process and full details are available here.

Double Gameweek 30+ FPL Lessons Learned

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  1. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    RMWCT please!

    Pope
    TAA , Saiss , Ritchie
    KDB , Son , Fernandes, Mahrez
    Rashford , Jimenez , DCL

    Subs: Martinez, Foden , Ward , Holgate

    0.4m in bank

    1. SH
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Try to get Doherty. Maybe downgrade Foden for that. Mahrez is a risky pick but obviously you know that

    2. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Need Liv attacker imo also CP fix are terrible so Ward to Lascelles maybe.
      Will you ever play Foden? Is he worth having?

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Unsure. Ritchie and Mahrez are points chasing imo. The rest are good standard picks

  2. SH
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Sarr or Barnes for this week?

    1. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Sarr

  3. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Attackers are set but still few unknowns about defense (343).

    xxx - Button
    TAA - Doherty - Holgate - Lascelles - xxx

    a) Patricio + Robinson/Ngakia
    b) Pope + Watford def
    c) Lloris/DDG + 3.9

    1. DD
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      DDG + 3.9

    2. SH
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      DDG or Patricio.

  4. Chief Break-Everything
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    TV is trash, WC Team 0 ITB

    Pope (Button)
    TAA, Saiss, Kiko (Robinson, Ngakia)
    Mane, KDB, Son, Bruno, (Cantwell)
    DCL, Jimenez, Ings

    Do I sacrifice Mane (City & then winners on holiday) to get in Richarlison & a better defence?

    1. Captain_Shirokov
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Poor TV here too.

      What I am doing is going with Pulisic/Sarr instead of Son (Spurs are shite) and used the money to upgrade defence

      1. Chief Break-Everything
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        lol. Even as a Spurs fan, I'd have to agree with you.. Thx

        1. Neo-Viper
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          Thoughts on Berg instead of Son. Is he at a risk of getting rested?

          1. Chief Break-Everything
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 10 months ago

            Doubt he'd be rested, as he was our best player. Kane was mostly absent, so perhaps a returning Moura would take his place. Son on set pieces though.. and always potentially explosive.Food for thought, thx

    2. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Cantwell to Guenduzi and upgrade Robinson and Ngakia

      1. Chief Break-Everything
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Nice way to scrimmage a few extra quid. ta

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Bench too weak

      1. Chief Break-Everything
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Yes. Its awful. Hence the dilemma. Thx

    4. SH
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Downgrade one of Pope/Cantwell and upgrade defense

      1. Chief Break-Everything
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks. Ok - looks like I need to work on that defence. Some good suggestions. Thanks everyone

  5. FPLMarc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    FH front seven:

    Salah (c) - B Fernandes - Son - _________
    Jimenez - _________ - _________

    (a) Vardy, Calvert-Lewin/Jota, Martial
    (b) Rashford, Calvert-Lewin/Jota, Richarlison

    1. aapoman
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I'd take B

    2. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      b with DCL but both good really

  6. aapoman
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Henderson and Özil to 3.9 gk and Richarlison (or any other max 8.6 mid) for -4?

    1. claretparrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Ouch, you're in a pickle. You'd likely make the 4 back just with appearance points so I'd probably say yes

  7. StoichkovFPL
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Any Watford fans around? Cheers!

    Who is most nailed (best option) out of: Kiko, Masina, Kabasele?

    1. SH
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Kiko imo with Jaanmat injured

      1. SH
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Not a watford fan though

      2. StoichkovFPL
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        cheers!

  8. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Rate my WC team (0.5ITB)

    Pope, Button
    VVD, Doherty, Saiss, Holgate, Lascelles
    Salah, KDB, Sarr, Fernandes, Douglas Luiz
    Rashford, DCL, Jimenez

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      VVD. Weds to become TAA

      I’m provisionally on basically the same defence as you but it causes huge benching headaches each week. Maybe we don’t need Saiss?

    2. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      TAA is a must imo. Rest looks great.
      Rash to Martial (change to 5 mids) and VVD to TAA possible?

      1. Nespinha
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        for 5 mids I would maybe consider bergwjin even if spurs are crap, the fixtures are tasty

  9. TheDragon
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Help please.

    X, Button
    TAA, Doherty, Lascelles, Holgate, X
    Salah, KDB, Fernandes, X, Saka
    Rashford, DCL, Jimenez

    Who do you prefer for the last 3 places?

    A) DDG, Saiss, Sarr (potential benching headache each week)
    B) Patrício, Robinson (Bench fodder), Bergwijn
    C) DDG, Simpson (Bench fodder), Bergwijn

    I can’t get Son unless I lose another premium

    1. Neo-Viper
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      C.

      I am in same boat as you. can't Afford Son with Rashy.

      Reckon he won't be rested?

  10. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    I'm thinking of Captaining Son instead of Bruno or Jimmy because he has assured 90 mins while the other two may subbed off even before 60 mins if their teams have secured the victory because that have matches coming too soon while Tottenham has an extended break.
    What do you think?

    1. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Im swaying towards Son too. Between him and Mane for me

  11. ludaslol
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    On WC

    A) Patricio, Maguier

    B) Ritchie, DDG

    1. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      B

    2. tankle
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A

    3. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      A

  12. tankle
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Please RMWCT?

    DdG (3.9)
    Taa – Doc – Aurier (Lascelles – Schelotto)
    Bruno © - KdB – Son – Richa (Guendo)
    Vardy – Rashford – Jimi

  13. Captain_Shirokov
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Why on earth do I have Bruno instead of Mahrez in my WC team

    The more I think about it, the less it makes sense

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Because you like points.

      United have the fiixtures and Bruno is central to everything they do. He is first name in my team.

      Mahrez is explosive but is much more of a luxury lock than Bruno in my opinion

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      *The more you think about last nights points, the less it makes sense

  14. IRBOX ⚽
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts here please? 1FT, 0.0 ITB. Really hate my team and this season in general 🙁

    Pope
    TAA Doherty Gomez Alonso
    Salah KDB Sarr
    Aubameyang Jiménez Jota

    Leno* Fleck Hayden Egan*

    1. TheDragon
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Start fixing the bench I guess? Leno -> Button to free up funds?

      First 11 looks ok for this week.

    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      No WC I guess? Save the FT and do a mini WC for -4 next week?

      1. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        This is probably my best course of action mate. I’ve also contemplated a -16 and BB this week 😆

        1. TheDragon
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          Definitely don’t do this!

        2. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 10 months ago

          Good luck mate. Hope you finish the season strong

          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 10 months ago

            Thanks mate, you too!

  15. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    A. DDG + Sarr or...
    B. Martinez + Martial ?
    Thanks.

  16. seanmcging
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    I have to remove Leno & Aguero, initial thoughts are Martinez & Vardy, I have already made a transfer to bring in Bruno for Mahrez (jumped a bit too early on that given Mahrez return last night).

    Question is whether an 8 point hit is overkill?

  17. Fire Chief Moe
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Will Traore start?

  18. grennans2
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Which team do you prefer on a WC?

    A)

    Martinez*
    TAA - Doherty - Saiss
    Salah - KDB - Son - Fernandes
    Rashford* - Jimenez- DCL

    Button - Lascelles - Guendouzi* -Simpson

    B)

    Pope*
    TAA - Doherty - Saiss
    Salah - KDB - Son - Fernandes - Martial*
    Jimenez - DCL

    Button - Lascelles - Greenwood* - Simpson

  19. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Best captain and why? Currently on Mo but you could argue any of these could explode. Any good arguments for 1 of them? Thanks 🙂

    Doherty
    Salah
    Son
    KDB
    Bruno
    Jimenez
    Rashford
    DCL

    1. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Heung Min-Son because I can't watch the other games this week so it will make tonight extra interesting

    2. Phil's Stamps
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Bruno for me. He looked great the other night, on pens, and SHU having a bit of a shortage in defenders plus their talisman keeper is out. I think Jimi is a great second choice, Wolves were purring in the 2nd half against the Hammers, and Bourn look even worse than Moyes' motley crew. Son 3rd choice, Salah 4th but still a ? over how fit he is. I wouldn't consider any of the others, possibly KDB if your a real maverick.

  20. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Should i start Alonso or C.Taylor?I own Pope.

  21. Heres hoping x 7
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Pogba to start? Beat differential?

    1. Heres hoping x 7
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Best*

    2. oomzee
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, he could be great this GW!

  22. FPL Pillars
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    On my WC, stressing. Think this looks pretty solid?

    Patricio
    TAA Doherty AWB
    Salah KDB Son Fernandes Martial Jiménez DCL

    Bench is:
    Button / Lacelles, Long & Kiko
    0.0ITB

    1. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      It's absolutely fine mate, pretty template stuff

  23. oomzee
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Which combo looks stronger?

    A) Pope Doherty Sarr

    B) Martinez Saiss Son

  24. ludaslol
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Do people know how nailed Ritchie is? Defender OOP on FKs and PKs with AVL, bou, WHU seems alright

    1. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Pretty nailed, wide player so prone to rotation like everyone else will be with games thick and fast

    2. Hig1990
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I'm taking a punt on him in my WC. Easy downgrade

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I checked and he’s missed his last two pens he’s taken. He’s a rotation risk too, in and out the team. High risk, potential of high reward sort of pick.

    4. MINUS FOUR
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I got him on BB for GW30+ and was my best decision, paid off already. He's not necessarily "nailed" in the sense people often seem to mean, but few players truly are. My guess is that he's "first choice", and will start most games, maybe get subbed around 70 mins sometimes, or be an option off the bench when he doesn't start. For a player like him at his price I think you take the risk for the potential upside of multiple avenues to points. The fixtures are superb, and it's his spot to lose. Another double digit haul or two is not out of the question. But the dullards will say get Lascelles for 1m cheaper.

      1. ludaslol
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah he seems like the perfect high risk high reward guy.. the thing is on WC there is so many other good "safe" options imo. For example Maguire/AWB, TAA and Doherty is pretty much locked in already

  25. Jones Town
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Seems the only way I can squeeze United defence into my WC is De Gea... so would you prefer?

    A) Pope & Justin
    B) DDG & Taylor

    Thanks! 🙂

  26. ASOUSA12
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Guys, any help appreciated..

    FH draft:

    XXX
    TAA Doherty XXX
    Mane Son Fernandes XXX
    Jimenez DCL XXX

    A) Pope + Maguire + Richarlison + Rashford (3-4-3)
    B) Schmeichel + Maguire + Van Dijk + Vardy (4-3-3)
    C) Patricio + Van Dijk + Martial + Ings (3-4-3)
    D) Pope + Robertson / Van Dijk + Barnes + Rashford (3-4-3)
    E) Pope + Robertson / Van Dijk + Traore + Vardy (3-4-3)

  27. Hig1990
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC? 0.1 ITB

    Foster/Button
    Doherty, Maguire, Ritchie, Lascelles, Robinson
    Salah, KDB, Bruno, Son, Guendouzi
    DCL, Jimmy, Rash

    1. Prison Mike
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      I like it, not sure Robinson keeps his place though when Egan and O’Connell return?

      1. Hig1990
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, this is the problem area. Will bring Ngakia in if he is confirmed as staying at West Ham. Only got 4.1 to spend.. I plan to play 3-4-3 so happy with Lascelles as my 1st sub anyway

  28. Prison Mike
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    A of B chaps?

    A) Play Ings (ARS)

    B) Ings -> DCL (nor)

    1. oomzee
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Ooof. I'd probably keep Ings.

    2. wulfrunian
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      a

    3. Hig1990
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Tough one mate, Ings on form so got to give him a shot vs a shoddy Arsenal Def

  29. Hulk Smash
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on FH?

    Dubravka
    TAA • Doherty • Maguire • Holgate
    Salah • KDB • Son • Bruno (c)
    Jimenez • DCL
    (4.5 • Greenwood • Soyuncu • Saka)

    1. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Would probably start Soy over Holgate. Norwich are crap but desperate, could see them scoring a consolation or two.

  30. Slip it like Stevie
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 10 months ago

    Can't choose between Son and Vardy on WC. Can somebody help me out?

    1. ElliotJHP
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 10 months ago

      Son