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Premier League announce start and end dates for 2020/21 season

The Premier League have announced the much-awaited start and end dates for the 2020/21 season.

2019/20 will draw to a close on Sunday when the Gameweek 38+ fixtures are played while European competitions will continue into August.

But we finally know how long of a gap we will have between our next two Fantasy Premier League deadlines.

Saturday, September 12 has been confirmed as the first day of the 2020/21 campaign, a little under two months after the end of 2019/20.

The next season is expected to have a similar level of compression that football fans have experienced since June 17 in order to finish in time for Euro 2020, set to be staged next summer.

Sunday, May 23 has been given as the date of completion for 2020/21, less than a few weeks after the usual climax of a Premier League season.

That should is sure to mean more short turnarounds between Gameweeks as of September…

As things stand, there is no confirmation on how FA and EFL competitions will integrate with the Premier League’s recently announced dates.

Premier League Shareholders today agreed to start the 2020/21 Premier League season on 12 September. The final match round of the campaign will take place on 23 May. The Premier League will continue to consult with the FA and EFL regarding the scheduling of all domestic competitions.” – Premier League statement

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  1. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    What has been your biggest trap player this season?

    1. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Calvert-Lewin

    2. MrZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Foden

    3. ritzyd
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      As daft as it sounds, it's Danny Ings - only point i owned him was for his run of blanks from 23 to 29 ish (think i got one goal from him!)

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Auba burned me badly when I bought him for BOU shu CRY WOL and he scored 2,2,2,8.

      If I had got Vardy instead I'd have gotten: 2,8,20,6 and probably like 0.4m in TV to boot.

      Got him again just once more this season for GW30 and his whopping 4 point haul. Huge disappointment this season. He doesn't deliver in a timely manner so you either have to stick by him or drop him.

    5. FPL_Gyarados
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Siggurdson. Had him GW1

    6. robert1116336
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Could be a number of players. The season has been typified by most players getting big points in patches then doing nothing. It’s been a season for keeping off bandwagons as the likelihood is that by the time you jumped on the players had got there points.

  2. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    How likely is Nketiah to start?

    1. johnnymorrocco
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I think unlikely but will get 30

  3. Cheeto__Bandito
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) Mahrez (C), Kane
    B) Mahrez, Sterling (C) -4

    way too close to call which scores more??

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Probably the one with sterling instead of kane

    2. The Strokes
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't trust C a City player except D Silva.
      Who knows who will play

    3. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I would stick with A tbh

      1. Robson-Canoe
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        and captain Kane even

  4. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Only got 1 city player and will be taking a hit to get a couple more.

    Better option of these?

    Sterling and Garcia

    KDB and Dilva

    Can do a -8 to get Dilva and sterling but not sure if that's worth it.

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

      Kevin and Silva

      1. johnnymorrocco
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        this

      2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Love the new grav. I think I will end up going that way as I will likely captain salah anyway.

      3. The Strokes
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        this

    2. FOO FIGHTER
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not a good idea to go without Sterling tbf

  5. johnnymorrocco
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Can i have another go?

    I have 33 lead in my cash league and the chaser has FH. I have no chips left and 1 FT. Should i make point costing defensive subs? I drafted a FH team and there's a couple in there that worry me

    My Team

    Pope/ Martinez
    Digne/Jonny/AWB + 2 injured defs
    Martial/Fernandez/KDB/Foden/Salah
    Jimenez/Jesus + connolly

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

      I don't think his FH team can outscore yours by 33pts. Wan Biss to Pieters and Foden to Silva is worth considering.

      1. johnnymorrocco
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        need another mill there but i had drafted a -8 with AWB / Fernandes / foden to silva/pieters/ antonio

  6. as33
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Kane or Sterling to get in?

    1. as33
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      And captain of course

    2. johnnymorrocco
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      sterling for me

    3. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Depends on your strategy, Sterling is the obvious pick that most will be going with. Kane a nice differential if you're chasing.

    4. The Strokes
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Kane

  7. Neo-Viper
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Howdy lads?

    Been pondering over two days over this. did i get it correct?

    Pope
    Taa Pieters Aurier
    DSilva Mahrez Antonio Martial Sterling
    Auba Kane

    Martin Greenwood Branthwaite Simpson

    1. johnnymorrocco
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      very high ceiling! It's close to the one i fear from the guy chasing me in ML

      1. Neo-Viper
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Heads high. hope it turns out the second best to your team!!!

    2. MrZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No Mo Salah?

      1. Neo-Viper
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        That is the only regret

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looks very good.

      Mahrez could be benched. I think I prefer KdB + Ings to Mahrez + Auba but I'm probably the only one that thinks that.

      1. Neo-Viper
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Had KDB removed him for Sterling on the FH. can't have all.

        Auba should do good too against Wat.

    4. The Strokes
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I like it

      1. Neo-Viper
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers!!

    5. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Nice but prefer Salah + Ings ahead of Antonio + Auba if you can afford

      1. Neo-Viper
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I really like Antonio this GW. Villa will go for a win anyhow and that would mean more open places for Antonio to run at.

  8. The Strokes
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pope (Bha)
    Mendy (Nor) – Digne (Bou) – Aurier (Cry) – One of my Bench
    Salah (New) – D Silva (Nor) – Martial (Lei) – Bruno (Lei)
    Jesus (Nor) – Ings (Shu)

    3.9 – Saka (Wat) – Jimmy (Che) – Wan Bi (Lei) – Doherty (Che)
    2 ITB & 1FT

    A. Doherty => TAA
    B. Bruno => Son
    C. Bruno & Jimmy => Pulisic/Antonio & Kane (-4)
    D. Doh & Jimmy => Pieters & Kane and play Kane and Pieters 1st sub for (-4)
    E. Play Jimmy (or Saka or Wan Bi)

    I’m 2nd in Mini L trailing by 25 points and leader has Sterling but not Kane, Puli, Jimmy, Doh

  9. Teror
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    WHEN WILL THE FPL GAME RESTART FOR NEXT SEASON?

    1. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      End of August I’d suggest, around 4 weeks from now

    2. Robson-Canoe
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Tomorrow 7.52 am

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

        Thx

  10. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which pair scores more?

    A) Doherty, Dilva
    B) Aurier, Mahrez -4

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

      Probably A

    2. Lignja
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

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

      A

    4. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks!

  11. fridge
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hi all, in my £200 cash league I am now 50 points ahead of 3rd and 10 points off 1st. I have 2FT, 0.6 ITB

    He has Kane, Ings, Sterling, Pulisic to my Jiminez, Martial, Salah, Saka

    Foster
    TAA. Laporte. Doherty (Lascelles. Holgate)
    Salah. KDB. Bruno. Martial. Saka
    Greenwood. Jiminez (DCL)

    A) Saka, Jiminez, Doherty > Dilva, Ings, Pieters (-4)
    B) Bruno, Jiminez, Doherty > Dilva, Kane, Tark (-4)
    C) Bruno, Jiminez > Antonio, Jesus
    D) Bruno, Jiminez > Son/ Dilva, Ings

    1. Crossbar
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      D for me

      1. fridge
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks, any preference on Dilva or Son?

  12. Easy Cheesy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Bruno/ Foden -> sterling/ soucek. Exact funds. Yay or nay?

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yay!

  13. Lignja
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A. Taa, Greenwood 343
    B. Bardsly, Martial 352

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

      B

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

  14. Could Have Ben Mee
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Good to go on FH team...?

    Pope
    Pieters, Aurier, Bardsley
    Bruno, Dilva, Salah(c), Sterling,
    Jesus, Ings, Kane

    (Subs: Button, Saka, Williams, Thomas)

    1. MidTableFantasy
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure I'd pick Bruno on a FH, maybe Martial instead

  15. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hi all, thoughts on the best combo here...quite tough.

    Martinez
    XXX • Pieters • Long --- Williams simpson
    Salah • Sterling • Dilva • Mahrez • XXX
    Kane • XXX --- connolly

    A: Aurier + Antonio + Rashford
    B: Aurier + Martial + Ings
    C: Robbo + Antonio + Ings

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

      C

    2. fridge
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      very nice team with C I think

    3. JollyGoodYellows
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Very similar to mine, I've just got TAA instead of Robbo. Good luck!

  16. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    It's incredible that Antonio's ownership is still only 5%.

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

      Great for owners. So many midfield options makes it hard to fit him in

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      No room for him unfortunately with my stacked mid all performing well

    3. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Too many good options in midfield
      I'm guessing that is the reason.

    4. 11 smelly shirts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I didn't know that. I think will bring him in for my FH

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

      I expect to see West Ham play against Villa like Liverpool did in their 4-0 loss to Citeh. Once you lose that existential pressure your intensity can never be quite the same again, so I'm not at all worried about not owning Antonio this GW.

      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        or they can play relaxed now which could be beneficial also

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

          Yeah worked really well for Liverpool didn't it?

          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            we will see 😉

    6. drughi
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      great differential for me chasing in ranks

  17. Pointless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    OMG just seen the reference to Sterling pictured in St Tropez!!! What?!?! So, will he play, and should I still transfer in and captain?!?!

    1. 11 smelly shirts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      It was my final confirmation not to play him. Pep was saying that he will let everyone play in the last two games. Imo he will start on the bench and might come in for the last 30 minutes or so. He will be rested for the CL I think

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pep gave everyone Wednesday and Thursday off. Sterling will be back today.

    3. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Probably yes, yes and yes.

      Whole team was given 2 days off

    4. Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Article I read said him and Mendy are “both expected to be rested for the season ending tie with Norwich” according to the daily mail. Take that as you will

  18. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which is better?

    Bruno and Justin ➡️ KDB,Cheap Burnley defender
    Bruno and Justin ➡️ Dsilva,7.7 defender
    Foden and Justin ➡️ Dsilva,cheap Burnley defender/Garcia

    Thank you!

    1. 11 smelly shirts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      From these options B as I'm not sure if KDB will start
      Bruno and Justin to Mahrez and Pieters?

  19. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    No love for E.Garcia?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Good option

  20. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Salah(C) against Newcastle?
    David Silva is my other option.

    1. fridge
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm trying to decide this, think I'll end up on Salah

  21. Netters2018
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    22pts behind in ML so need to take a big risk.

    Got 2 fts thinking Salah and Jimi for Mahrez (c) and Kane?

    Pope
    Taa, Doherty, Saiss
    Kdb, Salah, Son, Bruno
    Rash, Greenwood, Jimi

    Bench foden then injuries

    Any other suggestions much appreciated

  22. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Alli hattrick against Crystal P?

    1. 11 smelly shirts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Does he play?

  23. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Good afternoon Guys, Can I ask for your help.
    Who to bench in three different positions ?

    A ) Willan or Greenwood.
    B) Sais or Egan.
    C) Martinez or Patricio

    1. IN SANE IN DE BRUYNE
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Greenwood
      Saiss
      Patricio

    2. 11 smelly shirts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Greenwood, Sais and Patricio - all based on opponents

      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Do you guys not think Chelski will score at home ?? .......its only dilemma this GW

  24. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Going Mahrez over Dilva.

    1. 11 smelly shirts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      agreed, he's more likley to score

  25. 11 smelly shirts
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Need thoughts about my FH team:
    Pope (Randolph)
    TAA, Tarkowski, Pieters, Aurier (Williams)
    Salah, Antonio, Mahrez, D. Silva (Guendouzi)
    Auba, Kane (C) (Greenwood)
    0.2 itb

    Any suggestions? Would love to bring in Vardy as I think he likes to score vs top teams, but don't have the money

    1. Firminooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Auba and Guendouzi to Sterling and fodder. Play Greenwood.

      1. 11 smelly shirts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Can't do it as Guendouzi is already fodder (4.1) and Sterling is 1.1 more than Auba. Plus I don't see Sterling starting

  26. JollyGoodYellows
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    How does this FH look?

    Martinez (Button)
    TAA Pieters Bardsley (Williams Simpson)
    Salah KDB Martial Sterling Dilva
    Kane Ings (Greenwood)

    1. yer old da
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Similar to mine except I have Greenwood to your Ings. Jealous of the extra 3m or so TV you have as I’d rather Ings.

    2. 11 smelly shirts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good, but I'm not sure if KDB and Sterling will play as they started last game and Pep announced before that everyone will play in the last 2 games.

      1. Oggle22
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sterling will play KDB May get rested

      2. JollyGoodYellows
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers. Thinking of doing KDB to Mahrez.

  27. yer old da
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I have a 49 point lead in my £100 a head league and a free hit. The guy in second has no chips left. What are the odds of me winning the league? 🙂

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Huge

    2. Oggle22
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      High! Although I'm 49 points behind my ML rival and I'm still holding out hope haha

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

      I tell you for 50% of your potential winnings. No win, no fee. 😀

  28. Teror
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Have a 40 point lead in my minileague with TC (Sterling) left to play. Do I use my 2FT and a -8 to bring in Kane and Salah?

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

      Why do you need 4 transfers for 2 players?

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

        Well it's not easy to work both Kane and Salah in without moving funds around. Basically I'm wondering if I should try bring both in at a -8 or just be content with one by using a -4.

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

          If -8 improves your team in your opinion then go for it, there seems little chance your rival will catch you, especially with your TC chip.

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

            yeah I feel like I should go crazy. Could probably see them taking a -4 too

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

              Have fun, that's what it's all about.

  29. FISSH
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    2 points clear in my ML. Rival has Sterling and Antonio.

    My front 8 consists of:

    KDB, Foden, Fernandes, Puilisic, Salah
    Rashford, Ings, Jimenez

    2ft... £1.2itb.

    Narrowed down to

    A) Fernandes & Rashford to David Silva and Kane
    B) Fernandes & Jiminez to Sterling and Greenwood

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

    Just created a team I would have made if I had the FH and compared it to the team I have decided on for GW38. Get the feeling I may have regretted using the FH.

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

      My FH in GW36 gained me 8 points on my regular team.