Scout Picks

Gameweek 30 Scout Picks built on Leeds triple-up

Leeds United are the key team for our Gameweek 30 Scout Picks.

Their home match against Sheffield United warrants a triple-up while two Spurs players have made the cut for a trip to Newcastle.

After assessing the Scout Squad submissions by David, Neale, Tom and Andy, we have settled on our best XI players for Gameweek 30.

Lining up in 4-3-3 formation, our latest selection comes in at £80.2m, £2.8m inside our budget of £83.0m.

Goalkeeper

Gameweek 28 Scout Picks built on Spurs, Everton and Villa assets 1

Emiliano Martínez (£5.4m) is our goalkeeper for Gameweek 30 largely on account of a favourable fixture for Aston Villa. Over the last six matches, Fulham have scored three goals, only West Bromwich Albion (two) and Sheffield United (one) finding the net less often during that time.

Defenders

Returning Digne can help Everton's attacking assets return to form in Gameweek 20

There is potential for Lucas Digne (£6.2m) to get returns at either end of the pitch in Gameweek 30. The left-back is second-best among all defenders for crosses over the last six matches while no side has conceded more headed goal attempts than Crystal Palace over the same period. Meanwhile, the Eagles have failed to find the net in four of their last even away matches.

There was plenty of demand for Chelsea defence in this week’s Scout Squad article, which led to us choosing Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.8m) for the Scout Picks. The club captain is the most reliable starter in defence as the only one to play every minute of Thomas Tuchel’s tenure at Stamford Bridge. West Bromwich Albion have scored in just two of their last seven in the league while Chelsea have the best figure for expected goals conceded (xGC) over the last six matches.

Luke Shaw (£5.2m) has rapidly become an important FPL defender to own this season. Manchester United have kept clean sheets in each of their last four matches while Shaw tops the league for chances created among defenders over their last six matches.

In Gameweek 30, Stuart Dallas (£5.1m) faces one of the most favourable match-ups on offer in the Premier League right now. Sheffield United have scored just six goals in 14 away matches this season (0.4 per game) and are comfortably the worst in the division for xGC over the last six matches. Dallas is likely to hold down a midfield role again on Saturday too.

Midfielders

Spared any involvement in Portugal’s final game of the international break because of suspensionBruno Fernandes (£11.5m) makes the cut for our Gameweek 30 Scout Picks. The Manchester United midfielder has five goals and three assists over the last eight matches, a spell that includes three double-digit hauls.

Son Heung-min (£9.4m) is ready to return to action as Spurs host Newcastle in Gameweek 30. Over his last six matches, the South Korean international is top among Spurs assets for key passes and big chances. He also ranks best in the Premier League for the latter over the same period.

Raphinha (£5.7m) could enjoy a big haul against Sheffield United, especially considering the aforementioned statistic about their xGC over the last six matches. During that period, Raphinha is top of the Premier League for key passes while only two midfielders have bested him for shots in the box.

Forwards

Gameweek 28 Scout Picks built on Spurs, Everton and Villa assets

Harry Kane (£11.6m) has six attacking returns in his last five Premier League appearance and, in Gameweek 30, faces a Newcastle side that has conceded two goals or more in five of their last eight.

As already mentioned, Crystal Palace are the joint-worst in the league for headed attempts on goal conceded over the last six matches. Enter aerial specialist Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m).

Patrick Bamford (£6.7m) also looks set to benefit from Sheffield United’s obliging defence in Gameweek 30. Not only are they bottom of the league for xGC over the last six, but no team has also given up more chances through the middle of the pitch than the Blades over the same period.

SUBSTITUTES

  • Edouard Mendy (£5.2m)
  • Antonio Rüdiger (£4.7m)
  • Jesse Lingard (£6.2m)
  • Leandro Trossard (£5.8m)

THE CAPTAIN

Who are the best captain options for FPL Gameweek 36+?

We choose the Scout Picks captain using a four-way vote between our Scout Squad pundits.

Because we use Fantasy Football Scout data so heavily in this process, the skipper we choose each Gameweek is known only to those with a valid Fantasy Football Scout subscription and revealed to the public only when the deadline has passed.

Here’s how we voted for Gameweek 30:

2,484 Comments Post a Comment
  1. drughi
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Play 3 out of

    A. Cancelo
    B. Ayling
    C. Targett
    D. Dias
    E. Cresswell

    and 1 out of

    1. Grealish
    2. Gundogan

    1. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Abe

      Tough. 1.

    2. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      ABD1

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      ABE1

    4. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      ABD1

    5. spatel2
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Abd2

    6. drughi
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      cheers all, tough between dias and cressy plus is grealish really fit to play 60+

    7. FantasyHero
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      BCE 1

  2. Lemongrab
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    How risky is a bench boost if I have Gundogan and Stones? I kind of just want rid of it at this point and most of my players have a good game this week.

    1. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Not worth it with those two imo

    2. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Very

    3. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Urgh. Yeah you're both probably right but I've got a benching headache unless I just bench those two and Watkins.

      Martinez Johnston
      Cresswell Stones Targett Dallas Digne
      Son Salah Gundo Lingard Raph
      Watkins Kane DCL

      1. Lukakuna
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Nice team! Would bench Stones Targett Gundo

        1. Lemongrab
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          That's what I'm on now. Cheers

    4. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Too risky IMO

    5. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Thanks all BB cancelled for now. When Stones and Gundogan bang 20 points between them I'm coming for you all

  3. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Which 2 defenders to start?

    A) Dallas
    B) Stones
    C) Dias
    D) Konsa

    Cheers

    1. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      AC

    2. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      AC

    3. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      AC

  4. Lukakuna
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Lookman
    B) Gundo
    C) Auba

    1. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A

    2. how now brown cow
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A

    3. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      A

  5. squ1rrel
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    GTG? Bench order right?

    Martinez
    Struijk - Cancelo - Dias
    Bruno - Bale - Lingard - Raphinha
    Kane(c) - Bamford - DCL

    Areola - Konsa - Cresswell - Gross

    3.4 ITB, 1 FT

    A bit of a benching headache.

    1. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Cresswell first bench imo. Wolves attack is pretty poor.

    2. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Play Cresswell over Cancelo

  6. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Any of these worth a FT? (I have no wildcard so looking to build for the future)

    a) Targett > Rudiger (already have Martinez)
    b) Salah > Son
    c) No, carry over FT

    1. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B

  7. Jässi
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    A) BB Mendy, Gundogan, Coufal, Dunk (no hits)
    B) save for later after WC

    1. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B

  8. Zlatan F.C
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    WC31. Is it safe to go with no man city attackers this GW.

    My FT would be Veltman to Alonso

    Martinez
    Dallas Cancelo Dias
    Bale Lingard Bruno Raph
    Bamford Antonio Kane

    Pope Coufal Lookman Veltman

    1. Zlatan F.C
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Anyone?

    2. Aaa
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Don’t think Bale plays

  9. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    How does this look? Good to save and bench ok? 4.5m in bank and 1ft

    Martinez
    Shaw Dias regullion
    Salah son raphinha lingard gundogan
    Kane bamford

    Areola Antonio targett veltman

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Yep, looks good PB!

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers

    2. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Would play Antonio over Gundo and also over Lingard

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Thinking I might play Antonio over gundogan as reckon high chance he’ll be rested

        1. Lukakuna
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          That seems to be the consensus yeah, he could easily get a little cameo

        2. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          This^

    3. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Good side.
      Think about Chelski maybe?

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Want to get a defender but thinking saving is more valuable given I’m benching targett already who has a decent game

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Time for a punt on Alonso? You have bench cover.

          1. Pat Bonner
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Seriously tempted!

  10. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Chances of Alonso starting? %?

    1. tom_p77
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Fairly high. Didn’t play for Spain and has started most games against the ‘smaller’ teams this season who use a low block

    2. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      84%

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        83.5% (smile)

    3. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      just thinking Azpi or Alonso

    4. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      they probably want to play Chillwel vs Porto?

  11. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Who would you bench out of cancelo, reguilon or dias?

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Dias

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Cancelo probably but tough one. Depends if you think he’ll start or not

      1. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        I'm horribly bad at getting these things right.

    3. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Cancelo

    4. Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Cancello. Cameo possible

  12. suddenorgan
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Martinez (Areola)
    Dias Shaw Rudiger (Tosin, Burn)
    Bruno Salah Son Raphinha Lingard
    Kane Bamford (Watkins)

    2FT, Areola -> Forster to afford Bamford -> Antonio next week? Boring yes.

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Team looks great. Areola might be an option over Martinez for 2gws after this? Could always get iheanacho over Antonio?

      1. suddenorgan
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Actually part of the temptation to get rid of Areola is so I won't bench Martinez points!

        Yes, had considered Iheanacho too, I could actually do Watkins to him this week and just bench

  13. tom_p77
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Pick one from each:

    1) Gundo
    2) Mount

    A) Targett
    B) Cancelo

    1. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      2 B

    2. spatel2
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      2b

    3. tom_p77
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Thanks guys

  14. the axolotl
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    big up to Reedy who smashed the Scout picks last week. What a hero. One of the best picks i think any of us have ever seen

    1. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Haha thank you! Would've been nice coming from them of course... 🙂

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Well played! What was the score?

        1. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Thanks! I think I edged it by 11pts (seems a long time ago now).

          1. John Nerdelbaum
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Scout thanking their lucky stars there was a 2 month IB

      2. John Nerdelbaum
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        I reckon an article is incoming

      3. John Nerdelbaum
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        'You should have seen what we got Pete Gibbons'

        1. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Ooh...

          1. John Nerdelbaum
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Did anyone sort out a collection?
            You haven't been here that long

            1. the axolotl
              • 12 Years
              2 years, 12 months ago

              maybe a gofundme?

              1. Reedy
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 12 months ago

                I could get behind any of these, great ideas keep 'em coming

  15. how now brown cow
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Bale to son for free?

    Was going to get a chelsea defender but already have a benching headache.

    Getting mount another option.

    1. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      I did it

    2. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Son a much better option than Mount

  16. FPLMACKEM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    McCarthy
    Stones, Coufal, Cancelo
    Bale, Bruno, Salah, Gundogan, Raphina
    Kane (c), Bamford

    Forster, Antonio, Dunk, Veltman

    1ft 0 itb

    A) Bale > Son
    B) Dunk > Rudiger
    C) Wildcard now (was going to save this for gw31)

    1. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Id do Cancelo to Alonso and wildcard next week

      1. FPLMACKEM
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Do you think Alonso will start?

  17. Going Home
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    On WC. Think I’m pretty much there. Final question:

    A) jota
    B) Raphina and likely bring jota in for free next week?

    Cheers

    1. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Raphinha imo must have for the run in

    2. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B probably...I don't generally like such short term moves but this looks a well timed one, particularly with time running out...

    3. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Don’t usually like planned transfers on wc but like B here

    4. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      B. Sheff Utd are a shambles so Raph Vs them could be a big score

  18. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Which City midfielder would you pick for tomorrow’s game? I’m considering Gundo to Mahrez or KDB but can’t decide which

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      KDB

    2. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Kdb

    3. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Mahrez

    4. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Mahrez for me.

    5. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      KdB by preference but close

      He has a decent record in big games and has been scoring recently (in non PL games). Sort of expecting City to splatter Leicester.

  19. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    WC. GtG?
    Martinez
    Alonso,TAA,Shaw
    Fernandes, Son,Mahrez,Jota,Raphinia
    Kane(c),Bamford

    Leno,Iheanacho,Rüdiger,Tierney 2.2m itb.

    Bamford > Lacazette in 31.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Love it - almost ideal but perhaps Mendy for one of the GKs

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks. I like the Martinez/Leno combo. Which one would you drop? Leno.
        If I got Mendy I think I’d drop Rudiger for Dawson or Coady.

        1. g40steve
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Alonso not played as much as Rudiger?

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Feel I can go for Alonso with my bench depth.
            Trouble is I have to bench one of TAA,Jota or Rudiger.

    2. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Very strong squad but feels like maybe missing one more big hitter. Mahrez is an interesting one, do you think he’ll start most league games with champs league? Quite tempted to get him

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Son has come in for Salah.
        Used some of the cash to get TAA. Salah can come in for Newcastle in 33 .

        1. Pat Bonner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Great. Looks like you’ve got a nice plan for rest of season. Good luck

    3. g40steve
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Cooking 🙂

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks, been tweaking for 2 weeks. Glad when tomorrow comes. Lol.

    4. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Lloris for Leno?

      Rotation not quite as good but still pretty handy and you get the DGW and the relief of not doubling on Arsenal defence!

      (Think the only Arsenal player I've ever owned is Auba so far in my 100 Gameweek career 🙂 )

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Expensive

    5. spatel2
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Mahrez to moara

      1. The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Don’t like 3 Spurs attackers.

        1. spatel2
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 12 months ago

          Take out after Dgw, you can play son Kane every week bench moara, or get spurs keeper.

          1. The 12th Man
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 12 months ago

            Thanks, I’ll think about it. Think I need a City attacker in 31 though.

  20. I SPEAK ENGELS AND DRINK GI…
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    play Gundo or Dias? No other City players starting

    1. Lemongrab
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Gundo

      1. The White Pele
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Dias

  21. shlomyg7
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    My team

    Mendy
    Stones Dallas Shaw Konsa
    Salah KDB Son Lingard
    Bamford Kane

    B: Meslier Gundo Watkins Coufal

    0 in bank, 1 free transfer

    Want to do BB
    Afraid about Gundo and Stones
    What transfer is recommended?

    1. shlomyg7
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Someone?

  22. Malkmus
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Evening all. 1FT, 0.3 ITB. I'm playing WC in gw31, current team below, bench look ok?

    Ederson (4.0)
    Stones - Shaw - Targett
    Bruno - Auba - Raph - Bale - Gundo
    Kane (c) - DCL

    Subs - Watkins, Coufal, Dunk

    A - Auba to Mount
    B - Auba to Havertz
    C - Auba to Son
    D - other

    Ta!

  23. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    % chances for Son and Bale starting?

    1. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      90, 40

  24. Alisson WondHaaland
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    G2g? WC next week

    Mccarthy
    Shaw Rud Alonso Ayling
    KDB Son Raph Bale
    Kane Bam

    Sanchez Watkins Konsa Bissouma

  25. JaydenLFC87
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Anyone considering Bamford TC this week

    1. spatel2
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Raphina better option

  26. Sharkytect
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    So my team has 9 of the scout picks.

    Destined to flop

  27. tyron
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Start 1
    A lingard
    B watkins (grealish back)

    1. spatel2
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Lingard

  28. g40steve
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    This place has woke up?

    Play Martinez or Mendy?

    1. spatel2
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Mendy

  29. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Is there a much better case for the captain choice between Kane & Son?

    I'm torn.

  30. MoSalalalalalalalalah
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 12 months ago

    Best captain if chasing?

    1. Alisson WondHaaland
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Anyone but Kane

    2. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 12 months ago

      Son, probably. Or a Leeds player

      1. MoSalalalalalalalalah
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 12 months ago

        Think I might stick it on Raph, not sure how Son will do coming back from injury