Alex Butler, Ben Watts and Chris Hooker
FPL Rivals
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 most entertaining fantasy league.
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Episodes
S2, E9: Eight straight & Mateta/Mukiele magic 24.10.2025 1:13:07
One commissioner teeters on the brink of greatness, while another is close to quitting altogether.
The Inaugural Sonny & Schar Football Quiz 16.10.2025 1:17:07
What happens when fantasy takes an international break and sanity does too? Grab you Pencil and paper and see if you can beat Team Ben and Team Alex!
S2, E8: A Semenyo masterclass & kudos to Kudus owners 10.10.2025 1:18:04
The commissioners discuss a lack of viable striking options outside of Haaland, while Semenyo becomes the top scorer in Fantasy.
S2, E7: Five minutes is a long time in FF 03.10.2025 1:17:12
Two extra time goals from the machine that is Haaland and a 96th minute winner from Gabriel shakes up some scores this weekend. Mr. Jackson joins us after grabbing his first win of the season by the narrowest of margins.
S2, E6: Legal action & a woeful wildcard 25.09.2025 1:13:16
The commissioners are threatened with legal action by a disgruntled manager. But they don't care, because they all won this week.
S2, E5: A weekend of wildcards and two abject Andys 18.09.2025 1:10:57
Two out of three commissioners pull the trigger on a WC. A special high-flying guest joins to dissect the latest gameweek.
S2, E4: Transfer window roundup & a Guehi screamer 04.09.2025 1:11:23
The transfer window has SLAMMED SHUT, as they say. Time to play a WC? The first manager of the month award is voted on, while a certain table-topping commissioner benefits from a Guehi haul.
S2, E3: Gabby's biggest fan 29.08.2025 1:05:09
Are we really pulling WCs already? Featuring new manager to the league, Scouse Dave.
S2, E2: GW1 Stick or Twist 21.08.2025 1:01:35
GW 1 is over and with Ben taking an early season break, Alex and CJ look into all the top scoring, most transferred in and out players from GW1 and discuss whether to stick or twist with your team. They also pick out some of the big results from GW1 within the Sonny & Schar League and look ahead to the Big matches of GW2!
S2, E1: Previewing the 25/26 season 13.08.2025 1:35:05
WE ARE BACK, BABY. A summer of anguish and relaxation has the commissioners in mixed moods ahead of the new Fantasy league.
Ep 34: WOMBLEY & END OF SEASON REVIEW 01.06.2025 1:05:26
The season finishes in an unbelievably dramatic fashion as one commissioner experiences playoff delight of a different variety.
Ep 33: Conquering the quarters 15.05.2025 47:00
One commissioner is delighted that Wimbledon are in the playoffs, while another is just happy to be here.
Ep 32: Playoff previews 09.05.2025 1:02:04
After a long, gruelling season, the pinnacle of H2H is finally here: the playoffs. Featuring contender CJ for his fourth (?!) appearance.
Ep 31: Nixy's chip hoarding 25.04.2025 1:02:39
Dan joins us for his second appearance of the season, and is all but guaranteed to make the playoffs - and is the only manager in the top 8 yet to activate his Assistant Manager chip.
Ep 30: Three gameweeks to go! 18.04.2025 1:05:23
Stu joins for his fourth and potentially final appearance of the season, hoping for one final pod pounce to push him into the playoffs.
Ep 29: Unpopular opinions 08.04.2025 1:07:15
The commissioners shake off the cobwebs to catch up on the last two gameweeks. Plus, we go through the league's unpopular opinions.
Ep 28: NEWCASTLE CROWNED CARABAO CUP WINNERS 21.03.2025 52:30
Contrasting fortunes for the commissioners as one delights in Newcastle's victory while another rules himself out of the playoffs.
Ep 27: SEVEN in a row for CJ & Charlie 14.03.2025 49:34
Two in-form managers take the headlines this week as the commissioners begin to regret their wildcards.
Ep 26: The push for the playoffs 01.03.2025 59:30
Oh, Butlerrrrrrr. The commissioners examine the last two gameweeks as the season enters the final stretch.
Ep 25: Sgt. Voice Note's pod debut 21.02.2025 1:00:09
An old friend joins the commissioners as the double gameweek comes to a close.
Form Guide Special: Everyone’s Form 13.02.2025 58:35
With Ben MIA, Alex welcomes special guest Old Man Stu onto the pod to talk about everyone’s current form and up and coming fixtures.
Ep 23: Permutations 10.02.2025 1:01:19
We take a look at where things stand ahead of the last fixture of the gameweek, and conclude that many managers need a Ndiaye miracle.
Ep 22: CJ's hattrick! 31.01.2025 1:04:05
Form, fevers, and fire alarms. A chaotic episode ensues for CJ's third appearance on the pod.
Ep 21: Two weeks is a long time in FF 24.01.2025 1:01:45
The commissioners catch up on two gameweeks. Plus, the form of every manager is scrutinised with Alex's fancy new spreadsheet.
Ep 20: Trav's impeccable timing 10.01.2025 52:42
A 'legitimate work emergency' saves our special guest from their own set of damning stats.
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