18 Apr, 2026
In our latest ‘Scouting the Doubles’ piece, focused on the teams playing twice in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Gameweek 33, we assess title challengers Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s group will…
Nominations will be open until midnight on Sunday 10th May 2026. The Long List will be published on Friday 15th May and the Short List on Monday 18th May at…
Manchester United v Leeds United brings Gameweek 32 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) to a close this evening. Kick-off at Old Trafford is at 20:00 BST. TEAM NEWS Michael Carrick…
The “Business End” of the season is well and truly upon us, and with games coming thick and fast, and so much still to be decided up and down the…
Returning from a three-week break, like the rest of our regular content, it’s the Scout Squad. As ever, our panel will be sharing their thoughts on the best Fantasy Premier…

Virginia Water appoint new managerial team

Combined Counties League Premier Division North side Virginia Water have appointed a new management team after Dan Bailey stepped down on Thursday. The Waters have appointed Paul McCarthy as the clubs First Team manager with former Windsor & Eton and Bracknell Town full-back Ryan Parsons joining the coaching staff. McCarthy was most recently Assistant Manager […]

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FPL Rate My Team surgery with five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman

Five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman is here to help with your pre-deadline dilemmas for the next hour. Whether it’s questions on team selection, transfers, chip strategy or anything in between, Scout’s Deputy Editor will tackle whatever’s thrown at him. He’ll be on hand to first reply to requests from Premium Members in the Hot Topic below the line […]

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‘Your game, your moment’ Reading FC beckon for Bracknell Town in FA Youth Cup

Bracknell Town’s under 18s are into the FA Youth Cup First Round Proper and will face a Berkshire derby against Reading FC. The match is being staged at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, the home of the EFL League One side on Monday 27th October with kick-off at 7pm. Speaking to Football in Berkshire, manager […]

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How FPL Harry, Ben Crellin, Pras + more did in FPL Gameweek 8

In ‘The Great and the Good’, Fantasy Football Scout community writer Greyhead analyses the transfers and strategies of some well-known Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers.  The Great and The Good this season are the FPL Godfather Mark Sutherns, BlackBox pair Az and Andy North, Scouts FPL General, Joe and Tom, the FPL Wire trio of Pras, Lateriser and Zophar, FPL celebrities FPL Harry, Martin Baker, Pingreen, FPL Frasier and Luke Williams, Hall […]

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Dave Tarpey cameo as Reading City swagger into FA Vase Second Round

Stefan Brown was undoubtedly the star of the show as his hat-trick sent Reading City on their way to the FA Vase Second Round on Saturday, but there was one moment you might have missed involving a Berkshire non-league hero. Dave Tarpey scored goals by the bucket-load for Maidenhead United (44 in total), including a […]

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Why Semenyo was not given a second assist in FPL Gameweek 8

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) confirmed on Sunday that Antoine Semenyo (£8.0m) would not get an assist for Bournemouth’s first goal in Gameweek 8. We’ve seen a few people confused about the reasoning for this, so we thought we’d clarify – to the best we can! – in this article. FPL’S REASONING After the initial ‘TBC’ […]

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Everything you need to know about the 25/26 FA Vase Second Round Proper draw

The draw for the 2025/26 FA Vase Second Round Proper is due on Tuesday after the weekend Second Qualifying Round fixtures are complete. There are seven fixtures involving seven Berkshire sides during the First Round at the weekend, including 2018 winners Thatcham Town who travel to Balham. Three Berkshire sides are kicking off their campaigns […]

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Bracknell Town add Ascot United defender as Tooze confirms Hungerford Town future

Bracknell Town have signed Bailey Lamb from Ascot United as manager Matthew Saunders reshapes his squad this month. Centre-back Lamb made 11 appearances for the Yellas this season in the Isthmian League South Central Division One after joining in the summer. He previously played for Harrow Borough and Southall. He is the second Yellas player […]

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