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FPL Rivals

Alex Butler, Ben Watts and Chris Hooker

Join Alex, Ben, and CJ as they dive into the drama, banter, and brilliance of their fiercely competitive Fantasy Football Head-to-Head League — FPL Rivals. From tactical masterstrokes to hilarious blunders, weekly match-up previews, and the coveted “Manager of the Month” spotlight, this podcast brings you all the highs and heartbreaks of fantasy football with a personal twist. Whether you"re a seasoned FPL veteran or just love a good football chat, this is your backstage pass to the beautiful game’s

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00:35:33

Fantasy Friday: Yellow flag fever

FPL Rivals ·

2026/10/08

We're back, after what feels like the longest international break ever. And look at the absolute state of our teams...

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01:04:26

GW5 Review: Thank FPL it's the international break!

FPL Rivals ·

2026/09/24

5 gameweeks in, trends are starting to emerge. Namely, some managers can't buy a win for love nor money, while others coast through gameweeks with all the luck.

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00:40:57

Fantasy Friday: Panic over João Pedro?!

FPL Rivals ·

2026/09/17

Has the Chelsea stiker come down with a bout of international breakitis, or is this a genuine injury concern? Plus, we discuss Gw5 differentials and fixture targets.

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00:59:14

GW4 Review: Jammy or genuis?

FPL Rivals ·

2026/09/15

As GW4 comes to a close, Greg introduces new changes to his app - including the luck index.

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00:53:58

Fantasy Friday: We're all wildcarding

FPL Rivals ·

2026/09/10

Or are we? The commissioners discuss a GW4 WC, which is basically a template of spending nothing in defence and everything in midfield.

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00:59:32

GW3 Review: Manager of the Month is...

FPL Rivals ·

2026/09/07

Will joined us this week, donning an interview-ready outfit, even though he's been navigating a tough patch with three weeks of no wins in Fantasy Premier League. We dove right into his experience, which was both enlightening and entertaining.

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00:46:59

Fantasy Friday: Transfer deadline day special

FPL Rivals ·

2026/09/04

The transfer window SLAMMED shut this week. What bargains are there to be had? The commissioners round up the new faces.

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00:59:03

GW2 Review: Premium pain, turned into premium gains

FPL Rivals ·

2026/08/31

Imagine scoring 113 points this gameweek, but still losing your head to head matchup. The reigning playoff champion joins us to discuss the start of the season.

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00:36:03

Fantasy Friday: No need to kneejerk

FPL Rivals ·

2026/08/28

...yet. HOOOOOOOLD!

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00:58:14

S3, E2: GW1 - budget ballers beat the big guns

FPL Rivals ·

2026/08/24

GW1 done and dusted! We round up the biggest winners (and losers) as Greg launches a new version of the app. https://fplrivals.app/

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00:40:36

Fantasy Friday: Templates & Differentials

FPL Rivals ·

2026/08/21

First deadline of the season is fast upon us. How many times have you tweaked your template?

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01:02:10

S3, E1: 26/27 Season Preview

FPL Rivals ·

2026/08/18

HERE. WE. GO! The Rivals are back with a new division, and a host of new names.

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00:55:25

World Cup Special: England Out...The Positives...

FPL Rivals ·

2026/07/17

Alex is joined by guests Rufaro and Stu as they discuss England's defeat and the aftermath. They also touch on the future of the England team and the role of key players.Chapters00:00 Tactical Analysis and Refereeing Controversies28:40 Refereeing Bias in Football31:05 The Psychological Impact of Leading in a Football Match

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00:46:19

World Cup Special: Could this Finally be England's...

FPL Rivals ·

2026/07/13

Alex and CJ discuss England vs. Norway game, player performance, and the impact of substitutions, England's success in the tournament, the resilience and experience of England's players, the performance of France and Spain, the challenge posed by Argentina.Chapters00:00 Defensive Strategy and VAR Controversy24:17 VAR Controversy and Refereeing26:32 Resilience and Experience of England's Players26:52 France and Spain's Performance27:03 Argentina's Challenge27:24 Player Performance and Recovery

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00:50:58

World Cup Special: Three Lions Roar In The Azteca

FPL Rivals ·

2026/07/08

Alex and CJ discuss England's impressive performance. They also are joined by Charlie50K run to support a charitable cause. The discussion delves into the VAR fresh off his 50k for charity. Chapters00:00 World Cup Special15:03 VAR Controversy20:56 Post-Run Reflection26:18 Norway vs. Brazil: A Comparison32:00 Player Performance and Impact41:20 World Cup Controversies

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00:38:26

World Cup Special: Kane Conquers Congo as Belgium...

FPL Rivals ·

2026/07/03

Alex and CJ discuss England vs. Congo, including defensive performance, tactical analysis of Congo's strategy and Harry Kane to the rescue. They then preview England vs. Mexico, Mexico's strengths, altitude challenges and team selection. They also talk Belgium's performance, Germany's exit.

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00:37:49

World Cup Special: Jude Papers Over Panama

FPL Rivals ·

2026/06/29

Alex and CJ react to England's win over Panama, tell the media to clam down after another overreaction, preview the round of 32 clash with DR Congo, and pick out the biggest knockout ties to watch.

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00:56:16

World Cup Special: The Great Wall of Ghana

FPL Rivals ·

2026/06/25

Ben, Alex and CJ break down the Ghana England game and discuss whether or not we need to be concerned. They also discuss the Golden Boot contenders, other stand out performances and what else is to come as we enter the final group games.

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01:03:02

World Cup Special: England send a message!

FPL Rivals ·

2026/06/19

In this episode we are joined by Greg the founder of Rivals FPL site who shares insights on the World Cup, team strategies, and his prediction website. We discuss England, Spain and Ronaldo as well as call out who is bottom of the prediction league!

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01:13:09

S2, E51: End of season review

FPL Rivals ·

2026/05/29

Tragedy for some, triumph for others: the commissioners look back at an epic Fantasy season of misery, misfortune and magnificence.

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