Podcast

Scoutcast: Who will be the Gameweek 38 FPL heroes?

Joe and Andy offer advice to Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers as they prepare for the final Gameweek of the season.

Gameweek 38 is special. It has an almost mythical quality among FPL managers as they recall a time of surprise points hauls and a dramatic rise in the number of goals.

This week’s episode looks ahead to the latest final Gameweek of a season to see if the myth of a goal-fest finale is real.

Here they examine the average number of goals on final days over the last decade, compared to season averages.

They also look back on some particularly high-scoring encounters, with Alex Ferguson’s last game in charge of Manchester United one of the memorable final-day epics.

Then there is Tottenham Hotspur and Harry Kane (£12.4m), a team and player that tend to thrive as the season draws to a close. With an enticing trip to Norwich City for the north London side, 2021/22 could see another stellar final-day attacking display.

Joe often becomes more of a ‘heart’ rather than ‘head’ FPL manager on the final day as he is so enamored by the narratives of a dramatic conclusion to a season. Brentford’s home clash with relegation-threatened Leeds looks particularly enticing.

There are plenty of statistics from the Fantasy Football Scout Members Area to look through, too. Could the most recent ‘expected goal involvement’ kings, goals imminent table and weakest defences give our Scoutcast pair more clues as to where the highest-scoring games will be?

There’s the community team to catch up on and elsewhere there are more regular features, including quick-fire questions and our duo’s captaincy and transfer plans.

This latest episode was streamed during Liverpool’s victory over Southampton during Gameweek 37 and following the announcement of yet another shock team selection from Jurgen Klopp.

Be sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel to get notified of future live episodes. The Scoutcast is also available as a podcast.

J0E Podcaster and writer. Tweets stats and stuff via @FFScout_Joe Follow them on Twitter

189 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Mozumbus
    • 2 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who has better chances to start:
    A. James
    B. Rudiger

    1. No Kane No Gain
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks

    2. Shearer & Sutton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

      1. Mozumbus
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Thanks

    3. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B

      1. jason_ni
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Its his finally game (at home for Chelsea) and hes had a great season, youd think he has to start.

        1. Mozumbus
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Ok, thanks. Makes sense

  2. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who scores more GW38:

    1. Diaz Nketiah
    2. Maddison (Bowen) Jesus

    1. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      not sure on Jesus mins (or Nketiah, will Laca finally get back in?)

      If maddison gets some rest tomorrow him, else maybe Diaz one.

      1. FCSB
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        It’s a tough one mate

  3. grennans2
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    A or B? 7 points behind in my ML at this point so it's tight. Thanks!

    A) Salah > Mane (start Jesus)
    B) Salah & Weghorst > Vardy & Diaz (-4) (bench Jesus or Saka)

    1. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Is Weghorst in your starting 11? if so B

      1. grennans2
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        No, Jesus currently in it but slightly worried he might be benched for the last game so Weghorst would come in

  4. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Tallied up my non fh team points and it makes pleasant reading.
    Without FH, id be on 44 with 4 to go (Schmei - Alonso - Mount - Rich(C))

    On my FH im on 80 at the moment with 7 to go (Pickford - Cash - Digne - Mykolenko - Maddison - Vardy - Richa(C))

    Been a resounding success so far!

    1. Indpush
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Congratulations

    2. Sheffield Wednesday
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      What happens if Vardy and Digne benched and Alonso and Mount haul? Probably still ahead I imagine.

  5. Donny_Rover
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    How would you get Son or Kane into this team? £2.3m ITB

    Ramsdale
    James Cancelo TAA Robbo Laporte
    Salah Saka Foden Mount
    Nketiah

    Foster Richarlison KDH Broja

    1. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Easy with a hit for Kane.

      No hit its Salah -> Son.

      Id almost he tempted to start Richa over Nketiah

    2. McSauce
      • 14 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Salah --> Son
      Laporte --> Sess
      Rich --> Kane

    3. hustler7
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Very similar team to mine, I am thinking Salah to Son for free.

  6. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Ramsdale
    TAA Matip Alonso Cancelo
    Salah Son Mount Saka
    Jesus Nketiah

    Dubravka KDH Broja Schar

    1. Salah >> KDB
    2. Salah >> Mane
    3. Salah Broja >> Maddison Kane [-4]
    4. Salah Jesus >> Diaz Kane [-4]
    5. Salah Jesus >> KDB Vardy [-4]

    Thanks

    1. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I'm tied between 1, 3, & 5. Will have to monitor minutes for Leicester boys tomorrow.

      With Liverpool winning yesterday and resting their first team, Liverpool and City assets look much more attractive

  7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    No son or kane for me this week. As much as everyone is going in on spurs I think it won't be as easy as people think and happy with not owning either. Son, as I thought before may not score again this season.

    I don't get the argument that kane is a differential to help you climb the ranks. No, the way to make up the biggest ground (and possibly lose it) is to actually go with a differential.

    I'm looking at the likes of Pulisic, Lukaku, Bruno, Ronaldo, Barnes, Vardy, Toney, Raphina, Diaz, Gabriel, Martinelli

    Go big or go home. If Son/Kane do well great but if spurs somehow do choke then I'm putting everything on my differentials

    1. DCSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      If you have nothing to play for in your ML then go for it. Son and Kane double up looks great this week and having neither is a sure fire way to a red arrow if you ask me.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Bruno or Ronaldo looks like desperate move for differentials

    3. Well you know, Triffic
      • 13 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      You always say things and never do them.... Good luck with Son not scoring again this season.

    4. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Toney or Bowen then?

    5. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Planning on getting Toney for Watkins but will cap Son. Think he is good for at least 1 goal.

    6. cheeky moses
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I don't agree, but go for it mate.

    7. Rafa_is_a_geordie.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      I don't think it'll be as clear cut either. I'm a Newcastle fan and the best atmosphere i've ever experienced at a match is the last day of the 2016 season when we were already relegated and we beat Spurs 5-1. I'm not sure if Norwich are like Newcastle like, but we wanted to go out with a bang that day and they might too?
      BTW i'm a Son owner (without Kane) and will probably captain lol 2nd in ML, no way can catch first place (60 points) and only 12 points ahead of 3rd (before tonight obvs), 2nd and 3rd is difference between £50 and £100 so playing a little safe. If there was a chance I could catch first, i'd be captaining someone like Mount or even Toney maybe.
      MInd you, top 3 all have different captains tonight so things could change if we see lots of goals!
      Good luck whatever you decide 🙂

  8. lilmessipran
    • 11 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    "Ward is a fantastic player blah blah ..I have told Kasper that he is going to play against Chelsea and Soton" Who is he here? Kasper or Ward?

    1. DCSpurs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Kasper

    2. JBG
      • 5 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Ugh! Was really hoping Ward would play vs Chelsea as well.

  9. Cheeky Onion
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Epic Comeback Update:

    Rival 1: 2426 (32-4) - Schmeichel, Cash, Alonso, Mount, Gordon, Rich, Watkins

    Me: 2403 (81) - Pickford - Digne, Madders, Zaha, Vardy, Ings, (R)ich

    Rival 2: 2400 (45) - Pickford, Castagne, Cash, Myko, Zaha, Coutinho, Rich, Vardy, (I)ngs

    Top 3 in ML get paid out - looking to hold off Rival 2 and gain some ground on Rival 1 for the final GW. Let's do it!

    1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Please send more updates

      1. Cheeky Onion
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Will do Top Boy

        1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Can't wait

          1. Cheeky Onion
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Sarcasm confirmed

    2. jason_ni
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Heres an epic comeback for you!

      End of GW35
      Me - 2310 OR 36k
      ML Rival and Leader - 2394 OR 4k

      Today
      Me - 2540 OR 6K
      ML Rival and now second 2506 OR 15k

      84 point lead removed in 2 gw, with 1 gw left, and is now a 34 point lead to me as it stands.

      1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Here's mine

        I was behind and now I am ahead

        1. jason_ni
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          Wow - question is will it stay that way I guess.
          Let me know how it finishes up for you Top Mark.S

          1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            I will make sure my next update is as interesting as this one.

          2. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Jokes aside.

            Congrats. That is some comeback. Never give up

            1. Cheeky Onion
              • 6 Years
              1 year, 10 months ago

              Ayyyyy, there he is!

      2. Cheeky Onion
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Awesome stuff, I'm guessing you went off on both DGWs - KDB captain last week and the Leicester boy this week?

        1. jason_ni
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          yeah pretty much, kdb capt, he was non owner, and then fh with maddison/vardy and richa(C).
          Rest of fh hasnt done much, but still tomorrow to go, 2 cs for Everton and Villa would finish it off nicely!

      3. The Mentaculus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Fix your team link. Showing dead team with Ronaldo (C)

        1. jason_ni
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 10 months ago

          I changed it slightly, 6 to a 5 during the hack-gate incidences earlier in the season in case it was someway linked!

          This is my actual link:
          https://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/333961/event/37

          1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Superb end game

            Well done

          2. The Mentaculus
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 2 Years
            1 year, 10 months ago

            Well played!

      4. Indpush
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Sweet over only a couple of games.

        I was 123 points behind my leader in week 29. I just overtook him this week after beating him every week since 29 and currently ahead by 15 points. I suspect my lead will grow from that because I played FH and have 8 players to play (Rich C) and he has 4 maybe 3, C on Son.

        He's out of chips. I'll play BB in 38 but may only get 6-8 points. Every bit helps.

  10. dshv
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Salah ->

    1. KDB
    2. salah/richarlison To kane/diaz (-4)

    Casper
    Robbo taa cancelo alonso
    Son kulusevski mount salah saka
    Nketiah

    Richarlison cash pukki. (5k rank want to stay there)

  11. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who scores more in gw38?

    A. Gordon + 4 points
    or
    B. Maddison

    Cheers

    1. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      If we can be sure Madders starts, then him

  12. Tcheco
    • 6 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Who shall I triple captain?

    Can get anyone in with a FT.

    1. cheeky moses
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Son

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Son will probably be popular but their are so many options this week depending on your taste.

      1. boc610
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        kane

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Kane or Son

      Or Toney?

      1. Tcheco
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Toney I dare not

      2. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 10 months ago

        Toney?

    4. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Cheers boys I’m on Kane atm.

      I’m doing Salah to Son/KDB & taking it from there fingers crossed

  13. cheeky moses
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    A) Salah > KDB (FT)
    B) Salah + Pukki > Maddison + Kane (-4)

  14. DCSpurs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Sitting at 24k OR, still have TC Richy and a few others tomorrow so hopefully go into gw 38 leading all MLS.

    Pickford
    Robertson Cancelo Alonso James Sessegnon
    Maddison Son Zaha Salah
    Richarlson

    Bench: Watkins, Ramsey, Greenwood

    Already gone Cash>Sess.

    Question is:

    A) No hits, hope Salah starts or gets 30 mins and becomes a differential.
    B) -4 Salah to Mane/KDB
    C) -8 Salah >KDB, Watkins > Vardy

    1. Tcheco
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      B with KDB for me

  15. abaalan
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Currently on weghorst as solo fwd. Worth switching to nketiah, Antonio or Toney as punts? (Likely part of a hit with havertz)

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Toney or even Wilson

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Toney

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Toney to needle Leeds United...

      I guess the Met are prepared to avoid what they did at Brighton and many other grounds down the years, Birmingham City, Odsall etc.

      Would an abandoned match mean a points reduction for Leeds?

      What would happen with fpl, scores stand due to pitch invasion!

  16. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    Me: Vardy x2, Watkins, Coutinho, Maddison, Richarlison

    Rival: Richarlison x2, Ings, Gordon, Digne, Cash + 29

    Need to try and cut some of the deficit before gwk 38, how are my chances?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Sit back and relax and find out tomorrow.

      He's probably better placed depending on Watkins and Coutinho. Who could bang.

    2. Cheeky Onion
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 10 months ago

      Ings v Watkins is a tossup, wouldn't expect much from Gordon, a Villa clean sheet would be big, but the Leicester boys could burn you.

      I'd favor him for the rest of this week as it stands, but you have a chance.

      Let me know my chances above!

  17. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    If Chelsea win tomorrow will they rotate heavily for Sunday afternoon?

    Or any Leicester players too. No point risking a muscle injury.

    I'm guessing tomorrow's games are on Thursday because of the Europa final tonight with Rangers and Frankfurt.

    It's a bit of a wrinkle.

  18. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    The A, The B or The C?

    The A) Zaha, Diaz and TAA
    The B) Bowen, Diaz and TAA -4
    The C) Zaha, KDB/Mane and Sess -4

  19. edhorizon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    1 year, 10 months ago

    GK: Schmeichel
    Defender: Cancelo / Alonso / Robertson / Connor Roberts (Bench) / Schar (Bench)
    Midfield: Son / Barnes / KDB / Kulu / Dewsbury-Hall
    Striker: Kane / Richardlison

    No ITB / 1 Free Transfer.
    Any suggestion? Thank you