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Get ready for another international round of GoalScorer Challenge

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What is GoalScorer Challenge?

GSC is a simple, free Fantasy Football game. You pick a different Premier League player each week and any goals they score are added to your total. The hook? You can only pick each player once all season.

With international Gameweeks also included, it’s the perfect complement to FPL and its down periods.

The winner of the 2020/21 competition takes home £500, while top monthly scorers win a Fantasy Football Scout Premium Membership.

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Results so far

3.7 goals per game, more hat-tricks at this stage than any other Premier League season so far and no goalless draws yet. This game’s easy. Right?

Well, sort of.

While there have been plenty of goals around, there are still nearly 500 players still on zero goals from three picks.

  • GW1: Top pick Aubameyang (709 picks) scored, while Salah (215) hit three and Vardy (188) two for a lovely start
  • GW2: The top pick was Aubameyang (491) again, but this time he blanked. Three for Calvert-Lewin (391) was massive, while eight people picked Son’s four goals.
  • GW3: This was about as rubbish as a Gameweek could get. None of the top 10 picks scored, including Werner (630). Only three people selected Vardy for his hat-trick. Really rubbish.

Prizes

Congratulations to Chris Stevenson who scored seven goals in the month (Salah 3, Son 4, Wood 0) to pick up the September Golden Boot and a free Fantasy Football Scout Premium Membership.

Each month, a charity donation will be made in the name of someone who is the only person to pick a scorer in a week. There were seven one-pick scorers in the month.

A random draw gave a win to Ryan Burchael, who chose Eddie Nketiah in GW2 and nominated Alzheimer’s Society to receive a £20 donation.

International weeks

We’ve got one more Premier League round until the international weeks kick in. We start off with three of them next week:

  • GW5: October 7-9 (Euro 2020 playoffs and friendlies)
  • GW6: October 10-11 (Nations League and friendlies)
  • GW7: October 13-14 (Nations League and friendlies

International weeks add a real level of complexity and fun to the game. You still need to pick a Premier League player but for their country. It’s often a good opportunity to select a player you wouldn’t normally consider in the league.

Son and Kane top the FPL points table as United’s defence crumbles again

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  1. Ci Siamo
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What do we make of Chilwell?

    Obviously a great debut but do we think that he will get enough clean sheets and returns like that to make his 5.5m worth it?

    Currently on WC and really on the fence

    1. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm in the same position. Really worried about Pulisic taking up the same areas as Ben on the pitch and so limiting his attacking potential

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Do it.

      Look at the fixtures.

      SOU mun bur SHU new

      That's outstanding for defense. I think they can keep 4+ clean sheets in that run of games. Burnley and Newcastle in particular seem bankers for clean sheets.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        This

    3. DontPiqueTooSoon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think he will outperform his points total. He looked great vs Palace. Mendy, Chilwell, Silva willl make that defence better. Kepa was so so bad

    4. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I’ve risked it for a biscuit

  2. Muscout
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts appreciated on my WC team

    McCarthy
    Chilwell, Castagne, Lamptey
    Salah, KDB, Son, Hamez, Soucek
    Kane, DCL

    Steer, Brewster, Mitchell, Dunne

    1. Neves say Neves
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I prefer Martinez/Johnstone to McCarthy and Ayling/KWP to Lamptey. Thats just me though, if youre happy with it, go for it

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not bad. Don’t want pool def? I went robbo

      1. Muscout
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I did have Trent and thought he was a season keeper but using the money elsewhere

  3. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Just need to plan price rises/falls properly and I can afford this
    Martinez
    Chilwell Lamptey Dallas (Ayling Kwp)
    Salah Kdb Bruno Son Rodriguez
    Antonio Wilson (Brewster)

    Time to have some fun 🙂 .. that front 7 will run on auto pilot. Brewster is under rated it anything.. could be on free kicks too. Will be a bargain bencher . Chilwell on set pieces is blue chip. Dallas and Ayling are the best way to enjoy Leeds imo. Lamptey can be played almost every game.. Kwp can rescue me off the bench.. and villa look defensively sound this season.

    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Oh and I'm aiming for 13 to 14 teams and a good bench so that I am a bit covid proof

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Too much in mid imo

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Rodriguez/Wilson to ASM/DCL and cash to upgrade Ayling to Reguillon/Semedo is tempting I must say

        1. FPL_trail_runner
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          All poor moves in my book

          Hamez has the same career output as KDB, 7.5mil is at least 3million under priced. Keep him. Asm is not a good fpl assest

          Wilson is on pens and 1million cheaper than DCL, he doesnt have to even match him - which i believe he may get close to to make this an easy move

          Ayling at 1 million cheaper than reguillon is easy, and plays in a better defence ( compare spurs to Leeds, leeds are much better)

          Semedo has yet to show he is worth extra money over somone like Saiss.

          1. FPL_trail_runner
            • 3 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Also, lose Bruno. Way over priced, cant maintain his output as the underlying stats are poor, worth about 8.5mil at best

            1. Zimo
              • 5 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Have u taken into account the customary 15-20 penalties he'll get?

    3. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      First team with more money in midfield,have Grealish for Son.

      Looks little weak in defense,i dont mind cheap attack

  4. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    My WC dilemmas, which one sounds best?

    1. Robo, 5.5 def, Hamez, Grealish, Kane 343

    2. 2x 5.5 def, Sterling, McGinn, Kane 343

    3. Robo, Saiss, Sterling, Hamez, Grealish 352

    1. Ginger Pele
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I prefer 1.

      1. Zrinkec
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        1 also for me

    2. Dexters Laboratory
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would definitely work in 1) if I had my WC

    3. Atimis
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      1 was my current choice tbh

  5. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    grealish has great run of fixtures but just don't trust villa...
    aren't they still relegation candidates ?

    1. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      World beaters now Liverpool gave them freedom of the park lol

    2. Leonard hatred
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe. We're only a few weeks in. I wouldn't expect villa to be pushing top 6 just because Liverpool were awful one weekend.

      Then again the run of fixtures is pretty good - see how it goes I guess.

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        on WC. so should decide now

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Look at their stats from last year post lockdown. Their defense was one of the strongest.

      If anything, their trajectory sort of reminds me a bit of 15/16 Leicester... Just escape relegation but they have a star player they kept and with an improved defense, mount a really strong campaign after.

      I'm not saying they're gonna win the PL, but they are a great side and top half worthy imo.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Do you support Villa? lol

        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I do not. But the statistics support my claim. I was just as shocked as you looking back at their fixtures tail end of last year. We will see what happens...

          I wonder how many people in 15/16 said that Leicester had no chance of winning and refused to buy Mahrez and Vardy...

        2. Zimo
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          He's right though. They've been playing good football and look solid at the back. Definitely won't be relegated. Could be in top half of the table. Why so closeminded?

    4. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He performed well last year - I expect an improvement since the whole team has performed well since the restart

    5. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      3 games in, too early to tell.

  6. Slitherene
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Player (fixture) : CS Odds %

    A) Taylor (wba) : 30%
    B) Coady (lee) : 32%
    C) Justin (AVL) : 33%
    D) Ward (BHA) : 35%

    Which two to bench?

    1. Leonard hatred
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      C, D

      1. Leonard hatred
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Wba aren't good at football, and bamford is not a goal threat.

        1. Slitherene
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I agree, but isn't Justin more attacking than the other two?

          1. Leonard hatred
            • 6 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I fancy villa's defence tbh

  7. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Ayling or Dallas and why?

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

      Ayling coz he has long hair

    2. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes why?

    3. Leonard hatred
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ayling. Dallas is injury prone and they just bought a winger, one of his advantages was being able to play mid if needs be.

    4. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'm on Ayling coz much as I love Dallas Ayling is a better footballer

    5. evilfish
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ayling because he used to play for Bristol City

      1. Will J 256
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks!! Ha ha

    6. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Ayling. I don't trust dallas

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

    i keep hearing save your wildcard in case of covid but what does that actually mean? Not gonna wildcard just coz got a couple of players out, pretty damn unlikely to be more than that and even if it is I thnk I'd rather free hit than get a whole new 15 when it could be the new lot that test positive the week after anyway

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

      or maybe it escalates post deadline then you've wasted the wildcard

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      i think it’s the reverse that people are saying, more like don’t waste your WC just because you don’t like your team this week, because you may need it if you team gets hit with flags & injuries and Covid can contribute to that.

    3. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You could pretty easily wildcard and on that same week after the deadline 2-3 of your players are struck down, it’s going to be a factor no matter when you play your wildcard, covid roulette

  9. EL_FENOMENO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    No Podence for Portugal? Anybody know why?

    1. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No idea, saw him training on Ronaldos insta story...

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      3 players had to miss out.

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I was thinking that as thought I saw him in the starting lineup earlier

    4. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe He's Spanish

    5. Shineonme
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think he still has a niggling knock.

  10. PL Ball
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Appreciate some thoughts:

    McCarthy
    Saiss, Shaw, AA (Walker-Peters, Mitchell)
    Salah, Son, Greenwood, Barnes (Bissouma)
    DCL, Jimenez, Werner

    0.2 ITB. Bought in Son with FT.

    Would you do any further surgery for a hit?
    Tempted to do something like Werner + Bissouma ➡ Brewster + James/Mahrez/Grealish

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

      I’d stick for now.

    2. Ginger Pele
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nothing worth a hit imo. My feeling is that the season seems unpredictable so far, so hits only worth it to deal with injuries/red flags.

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

    Triple pool def forced my hand.. WC it is. How would you fill these last 2 slots?

    Martinez Steer
    Robbo Chilwell Cresswell Mitchell XXXX
    KDB Salah Son Hamez Grealish
    DCL Brewster XXXX

    11mil available:

    A) Ayling (4.5) + Maupay (6.5)
    B) Lamptey (4.7) + Antonio (6.3)

    1. dynamike
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Tight, but b, lampty much better than Leeds def

    2. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Dallas!

    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A with Dallas.

    4. Ginger Pele
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B for me. I like Lamptey.

  12. FPL Theorist
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    In the Comparison Tool in the members area, does anyone know why "Minutes per Pass Received" is highlighted as a "key" stat when you compare two defenders?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      More involvement & more chance of getting the passing bonus.

      1. FPL Theorist
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers TM, good to know that.

  13. Maddamotha
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Why is Werner not in the squad for Germany?

    1. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sick as a dog

    2. Joey Tribbiani
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Werner undergoing coronavirus tests after experiencing flu-like symptoms

    3. Leonard hatred
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      He's crap

    4. The Hunt
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Missed the plane (-1xp)

    5. Maddamotha
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Well aint that a bich

  14. Wally711
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Which 2 to play?

    A) Justin
    B) Lamptey
    C) Brewster
    D) Mitchell

    1. Ginger Pele
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Brewster v Fulham, surely? And Justin for the attacking threat.

  15. Dwotle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Sterling or KDB long-term?