Join FM Scout's Fantasy Premier League 2019/20

Premier League games for the new season 2019/20 kick off on Friday 9 August, but for Fantasy Premier League managers the season starts now.

The registration is now open and the player list is already published on the official FPL website, so you can start seeking to compile the optimum 15-man squad ahead of first gameweek's kick-off.

With a £100million budget to spend and unlimited transfers to consider until Gameweek 1 you can tinker with potential team selections.
Will the game's top scorer for the past two seasons, Mohamed Salah (£12.5m), be the first player you pick for your squad?
Or will you back one of the new signings to the Premier League like Daniel James (£6.0m) or Pablo Fornals (£6.5m)?

You can start to ponder these decisions now.

Join FM Scout's FPL 2019/20

To join our private league, you will need a free account on https://fantasy.premierleague.com
Once logged in, go to https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/join/private
And use this league code: nzo1g0

Don’t miss the Gameweek 1 deadline

- Select your 15-man squad within £100m budget
- The chance to win fantastic weekly and monthly prizes
- Unlimited transfers before Gameweek 1 deadline

Gameweek 1 deadline is 21:00 BST on Friday 9 August 2019.
It's FREE to play so what are you waiting for?

Warning: The site will be very busy on Friday so be sure to register your team in advance to avoid disappointment.

Assessing the opening Gameweeks

Don't waste time in assessing the fixture list and the opening Gameweeks. While it is tempting to plan a squad for the long haul, building one capable of strong returns over the first month is often the wisest tactic.

Over reliance on unproven newcomers to the Premier League, at the cost of established FPL talent is another common temptation to be avoided.

Pre-season form and fitness should also be monitored. Awareness of those clubs prepared to rest star players, fatigued by a summer of international exertions, is key over the early Gameweeks.

Four chips

The four chips remain from last season:

Wildcard - Completely overhaul your team without forfeiting points (twice a season)
Triple captain - Get three times your points total for your captain
Bench boost - Earn points from your non-playing substitutes
Free Hit - Reset your team for one week only before it reverts (available from Gameweek 2)

Fantasy Premier League 2019/20 Essentials

• How to play FPL: A beginner's guide
• Building a successful squad
• The Scout's 2019/20 FPL watchlist
• The Full Player List
• Finding the right formation
• FPL Scout
• Download the 2018/19 FPL Fixture Difficulty Ranking
• Sync FPL deadlines to your calendar (on ecal.com)
• Official FPL Twitter Account

Looking forward to yet another thrilling season of Fantasy Premier League!