FPL Draft Trading 101

One of the best things about playing draft FPL is the ability (and necessity) to trade with your fellow league managers. For most of the players that get picked up on draft day, this is the only way you’re going to be able to recruit them to your own team. You’ll soon get the hang … Read more

My ‘Best of the Rest’ Top Summer Transfers for Draft FPL

When it comes to football transfers, it’s not rocket science to draw a strong line of correlation between quality and transfer fee. The best signings this summer in real terms are likely to come from the likes of Haaland, Sterling, Richarlison, Darwin or Jesus. For most of the Premier League though, these fantasy signings are … Read more

Hidden Gem XI – July 2022

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A monthly feature in which does what it says on the tin – a playing XI of guys that may be under the radar or simply underrated for you to consider. This first XI is happening in the middle of pre-season and so is built on lots of potential upside, chances of grabbing a PL … Read more

DIY Draft Rules – Tips to create your perfect FPL Draft League

If you find yourself on draftfc.co.uk reading this article, chances are you take your draft league(s) fairly seriously! If this isn’t your first season there will no doubt have been some teething issues in your first year(s). The injustice of bottom place grabbing Lukaku and Ronaldo in successive waivers at the beginning of the season, … Read more

Position-by-position guide to Draft Day

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As the final minutes and seconds countdown to the draft there is only one thing on every draft manager’s mind – which position will I be? Some will be praying to get the first pick, others will want to steer clear of having to decide between their top two inseparable picks. The moderates will sagely … Read more

Mitch’s 10 Tips for a Successful Draft Day

1. Be prepared This seems obvious but it’s the most important piece of advice. If you’re reading this we’re no doubt preaching to the choir, but a pre-prepared draft list can make all the difference between serene drafting and panic stations. Whether you’ve got a spreadsheet, scrap of paper or better yet, a pre-prepared watchlist … Read more