Football News

Welcome to the Schools Fantasy League Football News Page

Last Updated - 20th February 2012

Here you'll find reviews of the recent Premier League games along with news of how this affects your SFL team. We invite you to contribute to the 'Your Shout' section at the bottom of the page, giving your thoughts on what's going on in the world of Premier League (and FA Cup) football, and within your school's league.

Liverpool Cup Chances Brighton Up

Liverpool strikers Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez each scored five Fantasy League FA Cup points, for a goal and an assist apiece, in a 6-1 hammering of Championship side Brighton in the FA Cup fifth round.

Martin Skrtel was also on target, but Brighton were architects of their own downfall as they made FA Cup history by scoring three own goals in the game. Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard picked up two assists, earning himself four points.

Everton winger Royston Drenthe also netted five points as he scored one and made the other in a 2-0 win over Blackpool. Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross earned a clean sheet and assist, for five points, as they saw off League Two side Crawley Town.

Elsewhere, there Sunderland progressed to the quarter-finals with a win over Arsenal, Bolton beat Millwall, but Norwich were dumped out by Leicester, while Chelsea and Tottenham were held by lower league opposition.

Keep a lookout on your team page for injury icons, or click here for a full list of injuries and suspensions.

Schools Fantasy League - Your Shout

This is your chance to have your say on football, how your SFL team is getting on or how things are shaping up in your school league.

Please email us if you have any thoughts on the topics below, and would like to see your name and comment on the Football News page next week!

What do YOU think?

Who is your player to watch this season?

Which formation are you going to use?

Which teams will finish in the top four this season and in what order?

Do you have any predictions for any of these SFL games?