phil secured the Gameweek 1 victory in Footy9 by amassing 20 points, finishing six clear of the runner-up. His selection of Bristol Rovers proved decisive in boosting his total, as the League Two side’s thrilling 5-3 home win over Newport County earned him the maximum +8 Footy9 points. Notably, phil was the only player among the 24 backers to have Bristol Rovers in his nine teams, making it a brilliant exclusive pick that paid off handsomely.
Beyond Bristol Rovers, phil benefited from solid contributions across his other selections. Exeter City, also from League Two, returned 3 points with a 2-0 victory against Accrington Stanley. Premier League side Manchester City added 3 points following their 2-1 win over Bournemouth. Port Vale and Derby, both in League Two and the Championship respectively, chipped in 2 points each with draws against Tranmere and Cardiff. League One’s Luton contributed 2 points from their 2-2 draw with Notts County.
However, not all of phil’s picks fared well. West Ham, Manchester United and Leicester all lost their matches, scoring zero Footy9 points. Despite these setbacks, the strong returns from his other teams were enough to secure the top spot.
phil’s selections included a mix of popular and low-backed teams. While Manchester United was the most selected team by 79.17% of players, it failed to score any points this gameweek. In contrast, Bristol Rovers and Exeter City were each backed by only one player, with both delivering valuable returns. This combination of popular and exclusive picks helped phil build a winning total.
This victory marks phil’s second Gameweek win in his Footy9 career, underscoring his ability to pick a balanced set of teams across leagues. His 20-point haul came from a total of 16 goals scored and 15 conceded across his nine teams, resulting in a narrow positive goal difference of +1.
phil’s win highlights how a well-timed exclusive pick like Bristol Rovers, combined with steady returns from other teams, can make the difference in Footy9’s competitive environment.
