FFS Cup
19 April 2025 386 comments
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Round three of our latest FFS Members Cup takes place in Double Gameweek 33, where 64 remaining Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are competing for a £300 prize fund.

A tournament for Premium Members, this is independent of those you can see on the official FPL website.

We’ll bring you the latest results in this article, plus the second-round draw, with a full breakdown of prizes towards the bottom.

FFS MEMBERS CUP

A complete list of round two results

Having safely made it through the first set of opponents, all four former champions have now been eliminated.

Chaballer lost 88-94 to Flekken Beacons, someone who had already eliminated the highest-placed manager heading into round one. Another scalp secured.

As well as Mayanyi and Mohd Rodzi, we’ve also seen rrcmc unluckily go out in a 91-94 defeat to Kiss The Badge – one of a dozen losers with at least 85 points. Meanwhile, glennloite (76), Chewibb (76) and SESSYLU (77) all progressed.

An even harsher defeat came to Insertpunnynamehere, on the wrong end of a 92-102 encounter with thesmed. Only one manager beat the 102 also achieved by Robben Me Blind, and that was LeSharks. There, a Bench Boost including Rayan Ait-Nouri and Joao Pedro brought in a whopping 116 points.

Elsewhere, the highest-ranked CasaBanter is still in, having beaten otacheer 94-84. But the next-best Zoinks is out – he lost to Cornish Pasty Man in the biggest match, based on the competitors’ combined positions being a very low 5,155th.

The winner is also in this week’s crunch clash, as he and TD Jakes are both around 4,000th in the world.

At the other extreme, schniggu (ranked 4,847,161st) has successfully reached the next round after an 84-77 win over Steve.

The full third-round draw is available here

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?

Both these cup competitions will be played out according to the following proposed Gameweek schedule, though this could be subject to change.

Fantasy Football Scout Members Cup Round Dates

  • Qualifying – Gameweek 30
  • Round 1 – Gameweek 31
  • Round 2 – Gameweek 32
  • Round 3 – Gameweek 33
  • Round 4 – Gameweek 34
  • Round 5 – Gameweek 35
  • Quarter-Final – Gameweek 36
  • Semi-Finals – Gameweek 37
  • Final and third place play-off – Gameweek 38

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 both cups are as follows:

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



FPL Marc Broadcaster, writer and overthinker. Hoping that ‘differential potential’ will catch on.

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  1. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Who gets more minutes of the two games?

    A. Trossard
    B. Merino

    Thanks

    1. mookie
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      A imo

    2. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      B

    3. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      B

  2. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Currently benching Isak and starting Bruno, the rest are doublers. Leave as is?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Tough. European hangovers can be a thing which would make Isak a better choice than Bruno. But not an easy call

  3. Thanos
    • 4 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    How’s this FH?

    Raya
    Gvardiol Saliba Munoz
    Salah Saka KDB Rogers
    Watkins Marmoush

    1. Thanos
      • 4 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Missed Sarr as fifth mid

    2. Denis Tueart on the wing
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      I have the same except Eze and Mateta (not Sarr & Watkins)

      1. Thanos
        • 4 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        Nice!

        1. Denis Tueart on the wing
          • 15 Years
          7 months, 21 days ago

          Now you have me thinking 😀 !!

    3. Denis Tueart on the wing
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Is Watkins carrying an injury?

  4. mdm
    • 13 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Which gk to play?

    A. Martinez (NEW, mci)
    B. Areola (SOU)

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Areola has a likely ceiling of 6 points this week.

      If Martinez makes any number of saves or even sneaks a CS he should beat this.

      I’d gamble on EMI

  5. DRINKWINE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Am I crazy to consider bringing in Luis Díaz instead of Saka?

    I am not using FH next week as I will be able to field 11. WC in gw35

    1. mookie
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      A bit risky for my liking as Gakpo could get a start.

  6. gkoc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    On a BB, selling Foden for a hit :

    A) Bowen
    B) KDB
    C) Rashford (already have Rogers)

    1. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      I like KDB, i dont have the funds

  7. DavvaMC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Who would you replace for Konsa?

    A. Kerkez
    B. Trippier

    FH in 34

    Thanks

    1. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Trips

    2. The Tonberry
      • 1 Year
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Trips.

      You're FH on his best remaining fixture with no more doubles. Small chance Bournemouth may double in 36 so I'd hold onto Kerkez over Trippier

      1. mookie
        • 12 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        +1

    3. DavvaMC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Thanks.

  8. Pppgr
    • 4 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Bench is currently
    Sels BrunoF Kluivert Burn

    Do I:
    A: BB as it is
    B: Take a hit for a better bench (if so for who?)
    C: Forget it and TC Marmoush instead?

    Thanks

    1. scarlet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Not the best bench for a BB. Think I would BB in GW36 when Forest, Bournemouth and even Man U might have doubles and TC Marmoush

  9. stumanchuu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Isak to Watkins for free? FH next week

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Not convinced Ollie gets enough minutes and it's two tough fixtures for Villa

    2. scarlet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Stick with Isak due to minutes risk for Ollie. Is there not another move you can make?

      1. stumanchuu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        Currently 11doublers with isaac and burn and areola and salah as singles bb active

        1. scarlet
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 months, 21 days ago

          If your remaining DGW slot is with Villa, then you could go Burn to Konsa or Areola to Martinez.

          I may just hold the FT though (I think they now roll through the FH but someone might put me right).

          1. stumanchuu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 months, 21 days ago

            I think you are right

            1. stumanchuu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 months, 21 days ago

              I have konsa as well

  10. scarlet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    What to do with my final midfield slot:
    A) Rashford for a -4
    B) Bowen for a -4
    C) Stick with Murphy

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      C

    2. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Stick

    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      C

  11. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    1. Keep Savinho or switch to Bowen?
    2. Saka (c) over Marmoush?

    1. Biggsy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      1. Tough. Probably not
      2. Not for me

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Bowen
      It's up to you

  12. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Think I'll lock Gabriel to Saliba.

    Would you then add

    A. Burn & Savinho to Dias and Rogers
    B. Sarr to Rogers and roll

    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Otherwise you play Burn?

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        BB so yes

        1. Atimis
          • 9 Years
          7 months, 21 days ago

          Could work so

  13. FantasyClub
    • 4 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Lads Is anything worth a hit here considering I’m on BB33 ???

    I’m bringing in KDB for one of the mids…

    Raya/Sels
    Milenkovic/Brad/Munoz/WHITE/Gvardiol
    Salah/MALEN/Eze/Barnes/Murphy
    Mateta/Isak/Marmoush

    7.2itb
    *(players with mins concern in caps)

  14. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Who is ur © ??

    1. mookie
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Marmoush(TC)

    2. DRINKWINE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Marmoush

    3. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Salah TC currently

    4. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Keep switching between Saka and Marm. Currently Marm

    5. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Cheers

    6. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Can’t decide as you can see above!

      1. stumanchuu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        Marmoush

  15. Stimps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Happy 2:30pm FH day people!

    1. Evasivo
      • 15 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Yes, I’m in

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Yaaaay
      Let's put it here in ur post

  16. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Thoughts on this BB lot?

    Raya
    Gvardiol Munoz Konsa
    Salah Palmer Foden Sarr
    Isak Marmoush Mateta

    Areola Murphy Burn Gabriel

    A) Gabriel Palmer Murphy to Kiwior Saka Rogers
    B) Gabriel Palmer Murphy Foden to Kiwior Saka Rogers KDB -4
    C) Gabriel Palmer Murphy Foden Burn to
    Saliba Dias Rogers Rashford Saka -8

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      I'd keep Murphy personally. Gab + Palmer >
      Kiwior + Saka

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        Agree. And then add in Foden to KDB if you like.

  17. KeanosMagic
    • 3 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Would you charge Isak for anyone? Can't say I'm comfortable with it, but no BB unfortunately

    Raya
    Saliba Munoz Gvardiol
    Salah Saka KDB Rogers Sarr
    Mateta Marmoush
    (Sels Isak Burn Milenkovic)

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      I'd play Isak over Sarr or Mateta, but then I have little faith in Palace

    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Mateta for me although tough to do

    3. Ronnies
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Same situation, I'm leaning towards benching Mateta. Will play Isak

  18. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Morning all. 2FT & 0.9m ITB. BB this week. Which one please?

    Raya
    Munoz - Gvardiol - Livramento
    Rogers - Sarr - Murphy - Salah
    Mateta - Marmoush - Isak

    (Areola) - Saka - Saliba - Konsa

    A) Save
    B) Livra > Bradley
    C) Livra > Dias
    D) Anything else

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Not sure I fancy double City defence. Save

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        Yea same - zero confidence in that

  19. RogueBlood
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    4ft 0.8ITB BB this week who do I bring in Current team

    Raya
    Saliba, Munoz,Gvardiol
    Saka, Rogers, Sarr, Salah
    Marmoush, Mateta, Isak

    Verbruggen, Schar, Murphy, Konsa

    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      What's your plan for next week?

      1. RogueBlood
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        FH next week

        1. how now brown cow
          • 11 Years
          7 months, 21 days ago

          Think you can afford Verbruggen & Schar -> Areola & VVD?

          1. RogueBlood
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 months, 21 days ago

            Nah too expensive currently tempted with Saliba & Murphy to Kiwior & Rashfor/Ascensio/Tielemans

  20. how now brown cow
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Still torn between Pep & Arteta on AM.

    1. RogueBlood
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Out the 2 Arteta, Arsenal don't need to rest before PSG so will field a stronger team with Newcastle creeping up only 4pts behind and they have the easier 2 games

      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        Cheers.

        Reckon Mykolenko -> Kiwior is worth a hit too? Will be playing Livramento otherwise....

        Would be one week punt as FH 34 then WC

      2. RogueBlood
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        I would say yes to the Kiwior move across the 2 games he should make up the -4

    2. Oasthouse FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Arteta

    3. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Arteta imo

  21. tricpic
    • 16 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Do you accumulate transfers when playing chips? ie if I play BB this week and Free Hit next - would I then have three free transfers the week after? Or would it reset to one? Been playing this game long enough. Probably should know. Thanks in advance.

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      I think you just carry forward the transfers you had before you played the chip.

      So, in your case, I think you’d have 3 back after you did the free hit.

      Someone else is welcome to correct me if I’m wrong, though, as I probably have missed something out there.

      1. Biggsy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        I thought you still accumulate one from the BB. It's just FH and WC that don't. But could also be wrong

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 months, 21 days ago

          Aye, we’re like two blind men trying to lead another blind man! 😀

  22. Cali
    • 5 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Trying to decide if I make another move or not. What would you do?

    A) Murphy to Merino, bench Isak
    B) Just play Isak and save FT

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      B

  23. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Savinho, keep and play surely?

    Or move to Rashford?

  24. tbos83
    • 5 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    I've had the armband on Marmoush all week but now leaning Saka. Thoughts?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Am on the other way around

      1. tbos83
        • 5 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        Yeah. I think Saka won't start v Ips but could explode v Palace

  25. Biggsy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    On a BB

    A. Dias & Sarr
    B. Burn & Savinho + 1FT

  26. Aussie Rules
    • 13 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    BB this or save for future week?
    - Verbruggen, Livramento, Murphy, Isak

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      If you’ve already played your AM chip I’d save it for the final DGW of the season.

      See my comments below, I have to use this stupid BB chip either this GW or GW38 and I’m not really ecstatic about any of the non DGW games, apart from West Ham.

    2. Oasthouse FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Tough one, villa have good home record so could be low returns for the toon players. I’d probs save for a better week if you can

  27. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Reckon saliba starts both?

    1. Oasthouse FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Yep

  28. Oasthouse FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Anything worth a hit here folks?

    Not on BB, and am in arteta AM, so blocked from Saka.

    Raya

    Gvardiol, saliba, konsa
    Salah, Bowen, Eze, Sarr, Murphy
    Isak, marmoush (C)

    Areola, evanilson, Williams, livra

    Thinking maybe;

    A - Rogers in for Murphy -4
    B - KDB in for Murphy -4 (nervous about mins though)
    C - anything else?

    Free hit next week

    Cheers!

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      B

    2. Aussie Rules
      • 13 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      B if anything

  29. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Have to use AM, BB and FH chips yet.

    Obviously FH next week and really want to use AM GW35-37 on Moyes.

    So, that leaves BB either this week or the lottery that is GW38.

    If I use it this week it’s: Areola, Livramento, Williams and Murphy.

    Not great really, is it!

    Problem is, other than West Ham none of the other games look worthy of investing in!

    1. Oasthouse FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Not an ideal bench, but if you don’t use it now - when do you use it?

      the AM chip will block you from playing it later…

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        Like I said, it’s either now or GW38 because AM chip will block me from using it GW35-37 and I will have to use the FH chip next week.

        It’s great saving up all your chips till the end of the season, but I need to plan this better next year!

    2. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      I’d just play it now - do you have any FT?

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        Already done them, got in Bowen and Gvardiol.

    3. Aussie Rules
      • 13 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      BB in 38 is risky with rotation. As you have noted I have a similar potential BB this week but the AM chip complicates it a bit so probably go with BB this week.

    4. Glasner Ball
      • 13 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      Same here. Planning Moyes AM 35-37, and still have FH for next week.

      Just decided to BB this week and get it done (have similar bench to you)

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        Tempted to take a hit to do Livramento to Timber.

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 months, 21 days ago

          Or Murphy to Starr.

          1. Glasner Ball
            • 13 Years
            7 months, 21 days ago

            I think Sarr will play today for sure against BOU but think quite a few maybe including Sarr/Mateta etc will be rested v ARS due the FA Cup semi 3 days later.

  30. BusbySwede
    • 8 Years
    7 months, 21 days ago

    Current BB-team
    Raya
    Saliba, VVD, Munoz, Gvardiol
    Salah, Saka, Rogers, Sarr
    Marmoush, Mateta

    Areola, Livramento, Murphy, Isak

    2FT, 1.5 itb and chasing leader in ML by 20pts with almost exactly same squad.
    Best option here? Use the 2FT or take a -4 hit?
    Would it be completely stupid and do Mateta+Murphy/Sarr to Bowen+Wissa? Dont have much confidence in CPs double right now..
    Or is it better to sell Livramento and Murphy for someone like Rashford+Bradley?
    Or take the hit and make 3 transfers?

    So my dilemma is which is the best pairing?
    A) Mateta+Sarr/Murphy
    B) Wissa+Bowen
    C) Mateta+Rashford

    1. Aussie Rules
      • 13 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      A

    2. FPL Scoop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 months, 21 days ago

      I’m similar frustrated by Palace but gut feeling is that it doesn’t make a load of sense selling them now. That said, could maybe do Sarr to Rashford or Bowen? Or sell Livramento for someone with a better fixture

      1. BusbySwede
        • 8 Years
        7 months, 21 days ago

        Yeah i agree about it probably doesnt make sense selling dgw players, but it's the combination of not trusting CP and thinking that i need to make something different to catch up ML-leader..
        If I could Murphy to Bowen would be an easy option, but dont have the funds..
        And if i do keep Mateta, it will be Livramento that goes instead. But not sure about the best replacement there either..