22 Jan, 2026
Tom Hadley – a one-time world number one in FPL – is the newest addition to our ever-growing team of contributors. He’s providing data-driven articles regularly this season, chiefly around defensive contribution…
It is not every day that you get to interview Diego Maradona – but then his alter ego Dave Tarpey’s footballing story is no run-of-the-mill tale. During the 2014/15 season…
The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League (UCL) resumes with Matchday 7 on Tuesday – and so does the competition’s official Fantasy game. We’ve got plenty of UCL Fantasy coverage before the deadline to…
Windsor & Eton are back in FA Vase action on Saturday with a Fourth Round tie at home to Fisher FC. Rob Webb was appointed manager of the Royalists in…
Arsenal couldn’t fully capitalise on Manchester City’s slip-up earlier in the day, drawing a blank at Nottingham Forest. Here are our Scout Notes from the City Ground. ARTETA ON WHY…

Which defenders can combine clean sheets with DefCon points?

Tom Hadley – a one-time world number one in FPL – is the newest addition to our ever-growing team of contributors. He’s providing data-driven articles regularly this season, chiefly around defensive contribution points (DefCon). In this piece, he picks out the players who have a good chance of combining clean sheets with DefCon points over the coming […]

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But first, Rob Webb’s Windsor & Eton have the FA Vase Fourth Round to negotiate

Windsor & Eton are back in FA Vase action on Saturday with a Fourth Round tie at home to Fisher FC. Rob Webb was appointed manager of the Royalists in September after the departure of Matt Angell, stepping up from his role as assistant boss, a role he also occupied at Eversley & California under […]

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“No easy games” Simon Johnson knows Reading City must be at their best in FA Vase Fourth Round – Football in Berkshire

Simon Johnson says Reading City want to reward their fans by making further progress in the Isuzu FA Vase. “Reaching this stage of the competition is a significant moment for the club, and it’s one we want to share with our supporters,” commented the manager. “The fans have been brilliant for us throughout the season, […]

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Chelsea options, Semenyo + when to Wildcard

Eight-time top 10k finisher Zophar hosts his weekly Q&A, giving his opinion on new Manchester City asset Antoine Semenyo (£7.6m), plus when to Wildcard and how to invest in these strong-looking Chelsea fixtures. Q: Enzo Fernandez (£6.5m), Morgan Rogers (£7.7m) or Harry Wilson (£5.9m)? Preferably two of these… Cheers! (via BR510) A: Given the fixture swing in […]

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Reading City to produce one-off fanzine for FA Vase Fourth Round tie – Football in Berkshire

Reading City host Lymore Gardens in the 2025/26 FA Vase Fourth Round on Saturday 17th January, and we’re teaming up with the Cityzens to produce something special. As a New Year special, we’re co-producing a physical fanzine programme for the match which will include all the usual pen pics and club information plus longer features […]

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What can FPL managers expect from Man Utd boss Michael Carrick?

On Tuesday, Manchester United announced the return of Michael Carrick as head coach until the end of the season. But can he sort out the mess at Old Trafford, and what does his appointment mean for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers? Our Scout Report takes a closer look. CAREER SO FAR Club Season Division P […]

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Permanent move for Sheffield Wednesday’s ex-Binfield hero – Football in Berkshire

Goalkeeper Killian Barrett has made the permanent move from Championship side Sheffield Wednesday to League Two Barrow AFC. Barrett has spent time on loan at Boston United in the National League this season and now has an 18-month contract with Barrow. He has also spent time on loan at Solihull Moors and Rochdale while also […]

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