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AuthorHot TopicDateReplies

zøphar
Questions for Zøphar’s GW5 Article

Taking questions for the Gameweek 5 Q&A piece, send them in! Answers will be posted in a separate article

5 months, 10 days ago4

G-Whizz
GW5 fixtures and clean sheet odds

5 months, 11 days ago13

RedLightning
GW4 Rough with the Smooth

Rough with the Smooth, GW4. How did your Gameweek go? You can share your tales of joy and woe here.

5 months, 14 days ago16

avfc82
RMT SURGERY WITH TOM

If you've got a question, please reply to this comment - thanks!

5 months, 16 days ago58

Camzy
Cutting through the noise

There is so much noise at the start of this season. Like noisier than any other season I've ever seen. People are talking about fixtures, bench boosts, FHs, WCs, it's all over the place and people …

5 months, 16 days ago8

G-Whizz
GW4 Fixture and clean sheet odds

5 months, 16 days ago7

Skonto Rigga
Friday's press conference times

Morning folks, here's the full list of pressers according to the BBC (times in BST): 9am - Hurzeler (BHA), Slot (LIV) 9.30am - Howe (NEW) 10am - Maresca (CHE) 12pm - Iraola (BOU) 12.30pm - Guardio…

5 months, 16 days ago1

Skonto Rigga
Thursday's press conference times

Morning folks, Sky have listed the following press conferences for today (times in BST). Sometimes we get more added as the morning goes on, so will keep an eye out for any others. 1.30pm - Farke…

5 months, 17 days ago1

zøphar
Questions for Zophar's GW4 Q&A article

Taking questions for the Gameweek 4 Q&A, send them in! Answers will be posted in a separate article

5 months, 18 days ago11

FFScout Tom
August's mini-league winner

Congratulations to Pending Moderation - David Ng'ang'a for sitting top of the Fantasy Football Scout mini-league after GW3! Please email support@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk to claim your cash prize…

5 months, 18 days ago0

Skonto Rigga
New community articles on Arsenal + the intl break

Evening folks, hope you're all well - a couple of new community reads for you here: https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2025/09/09/arsenals-defence-an-enduring-obstacle-or-a-false-dawn (Bordea…

5 months, 19 days ago0

RedLightning
GW3 Rough with the Smooth

Rough with the Smooth, GW3. How did your Gameweek go? You can share your tales of joy and woe here.

5 months, 28 days ago14

avfc82
RMT SURGERY WITH TOM

If you've got a question, please reply to this comment - thanks!

6 months, 9 hours ago56

RedLightning
Closing date for Head-to-Head Leagues extended

The closing date for the Head-to-Head Leagues has been extended, and teams can now still enter till the Gameweek 3 deadline (league code s947au).

6 months, 10 hours ago0

G-Whizz
GW3 fixtures and clean sheet odds

6 months, 1 day ago3

Skonto Rigga
Thursday's Press Conference Times

Only seen these press conferences listed on Sky so far: 2pm - Andrews (BRE), Parker (BUR) 2.15pm - Farke (LEE)

6 months, 1 day ago3

zøphar
Questions for Zophar's GW3 Q&A article

Taking questions for the Gameweek 3 Q&A! Send them in Answers will be posted in a separate article

6 months, 2 days ago6

RedLightning
GW2 Rough with the Smooth

Rough with the Smooth, GW2. How did your Gameweek go? You can share your tales of joy and woe here.

6 months, 3 days ago25

Skonto Rigga
Friday's (Remaining) Press Conference Times

Remaining press conference times via Sky (in BST!): 1pm - Pereira (WOL) 1.30pm - Arteta (ARS), Nuno (NFO), Silva (FUL), Amorim (MUN), Moyes (EVE), Andrews (BRE) 1.45pm - Frank (TOT) 2pm - Glasner …

6 months, 7 days ago2

avfc82
RMT SURGERY WITH TOM

If you've got a question, please reply to this post and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks!

6 months, 7 days ago26

Skonto Rigga
Thursday's Press Conference Times

Wall-to-wall Eze coverage on BBC/Sky, so no press conference list. Sky say there are seven today and I have sourced these times (in BST) so far: 9am - Hurzeler (BHA) 11am - Maresca (CHE) 1.30pm - …

6 months, 8 days ago5

zøphar
Questions for Zophar's GW2 Q&A article

Taking questions for the Gameweek 2 Q&A, send them in! Answers will be posted in a separate article

6 months, 9 days ago17

G-Whizz
GW2 fixtures and clean sheet odds

6 months, 10 days ago14

RedLightning
GW1 Rough with the Smooth

Rough with the Smooth, GW1. How did your Gameweek go? You can share your tales of joy and woe here.

6 months, 11 days ago24

avfc82
RMT SURGERY WITH TOM

If you've got a question, please reply to this Hot Topic and I'll get back to you asap. Thanks!

6 months, 14 days ago94

Skonto Rigga
Friday's Press Conference Times

Morning folks, here is the full list of pressers according to the BBC (times in BST): 9am - Hurzeler (BHA), Howe (NEW), Frank (TOT) 9.30am - Maresca (CHE) 1pm - Pereira (WOL) 1.15pm - Farke (LEE),…

6 months, 14 days ago8

RedLightning
The Casuals Template

The current casuals template (highest combined ownership costing 100.0 and with no more than 3 players per team) is something like: Sanchez(CHE,5.0, 21.9%), Dubravka(BUR,4.0, 29.6%) Frimpong(LIV,6.…

6 months, 15 days ago12

Skonto Rigga
Thursday's Press Conference Times

And they're in! Thursday's press conference times are here (in BST, via Sky): 9am - Slot (LIV) 1pm - Iraola (BOU) 1.30pm - Potter (WHU) 2pm - Andrews (BRE), Parker (BUR), Le Bris (SUN) 3pm - Silva…

6 months, 15 days ago3

RedLightning
Last Man Standing

New Community Article: https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2025/08/12/how-to-enter-and-play-the-last-man-standing-2025-26-competition

6 months, 17 days ago0

zøphar
Questions for Zophar's GW1 Q&A article

Taking Questions for the Gameweek 1 Q&A, send them in! Answers will be posted in a separate article

6 months, 23 days ago9

RedLightning
More mini-leagues to enter

Now that the links from the Hot Topics tab (next to the scrolling comments in the left-hand column of the FFS Home Page) are working again, I am reposting this one since the previous attempt receiv…

7 months, 6 days ago9

G-Whizz
GW1 fixtures and clean sheet odds

7 months, 6 days ago11

Skonto Rigga
Latest site updates

A message from Reece, who has done the following site updates based on your feedback: Re-enabled auto refresh comments Increase comments shown to eight in the widget Added 'Desktop View' back, fou…

7 months, 7 days ago24

RedLightning
Opening Day League (with corrected league code)

The Opening Day League (league code nqnbdu) is for teams that enter it within 24 hours of FPL going live for the new season. It will be closed to new entrants at about 12.32pm on Tuesday 22nd July …

7 months, 9 days ago4

J0E
Defensive rule change tables for Members

Here's a couple of tables for Members looking at the new defensive rule change. One for midfielders - https://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/65051/ One for defenders - h…

7 months, 12 days ago8

FFScout Tom
Thanks for the feedback - more improvements on the way!

Hi all! Just a site update as it’s been a crazy day. Thank you for all your feedback, positive and negative. We have made a record of EVERYTHING you have said and thanks to you we have: - Increa…

7 months, 15 days ago4

riot
Could FPL take a leaf out of CWC Fantasy's book?

I'm sure it's been said before, but CWC fantasy had a few nice rule changes compared to FPL that I hope Mark and Towers have paid attention to. (I didn't watch the tournament and think it's bad, …

7 months, 25 days ago11

David Kessler
What FPL rule changes do you foresee in 2025/26?

Are people expecting any rule changes this season?

8 months, 4 days ago29

FFScout Tom
Last Man Standing 2024/25 Winner!

Congratulations to 'To Mee To You' for winning TorresMagic's Last Man Standing competition for 2024/25! As well as eternal bragging rights, your free annual membership has been added to your accoun…

8 months, 7 days ago2

Portsmouth Bubblejet
Premier League fixture rotation pairings in 2025/26

Each Premier League club has one team with whom they rotate perfectly throughout the 2025-26 season. In other words, when Team A is at home, Team B will be away in the same gameweek, and vice versa…

8 months, 12 days ago10

RedLightning
GW38 (and 2024/25 season) Rough with the Smooth

Rough with the Smooth, GW38 (and 2024/25 season). How did your Gameweek and Season go? You can share your tales of joy and woe here.

9 months, 6 days ago38

Sheffield Wednesday
Price Changes

Price Changes 25 May Final thanks to Rainy for doing this all season. UP Saka 10.4 Watkins 9.2 Rice 6.3 Raya 5.6 Wan-Bissaka 4.5 DOWN De Bruyne 9.5 Cunha 7.0 Saliba 6.4 J.Timber 5.5 Bet…

9 months, 6 days ago9

zøphar
Questions for Zophar's last Q&A article of the season

Taking Questions for the Final Q&A Article of the season, send them in! Answers will be posted in a separate article

9 months, 8 days ago14

avfc82
RMT SURGERY WITH TOM

For the final time this season, questions below please 🙂

9 months, 8 days ago51

TopMarx
Last Chance To Take On The Scout Picks

It's your last chance to take on the Scout Picks in a one-off head-to-head match. The Community Member who beats the Scout Picks by the biggest margin over the campaign receives a £100 Amazon Vou…

9 months, 8 days ago0

Skonto Rigga
Friday's Press Conference Times

A belated good morning, folks, here are the day's press conference times via Sky and in BST: 9am - Maresca (CHE), Slot (LIV), Rusk (SOU) 9.30am - Howe (NEW) 11am - Hurzeler (BHA) 11.15am - van Nis…

9 months, 8 days ago3

G-Whizz
GW38 fixtures and clean sheet odds

GW38 fixture odds can be found here: https://prnt.sc/Ooaz01dHjUsY (Provided by williamhill.com) GW37 clean sheet results: EVE: 48% ✅ CHE: 42% ✅ AST: 36% ✅ MCI: 36% ❌ ARS: 33% ✅ CRY: 33% …

9 months, 9 days ago4

Skonto Rigga
Thursday's Press Conference Times

Just the one press conference listed so far today: Mikel Arteta, which is coming up imminently. It may be that there are more added - will post back here if I find out anything else.

9 months, 9 days ago5

RedLightning
GW37 Rough with the Smooth

Rough with the Smooth, GW37. How did your Gameweek go? You can share your tales of joy and woe here.

9 months, 10 days ago8

TorresMagic™
Last Man Standing Final Results!

Last Man Standing Grand Final Results (5 teams) Congrats to Gary Whitaker (To Mee To You) for winning with a score of 71 He outlasted 1877 others to win by 10 points. https://prnt.sc/qOEFJaj7Pcg…

9 months, 11 days ago5