CraigW92 topped the leaderboard for gameweek 2 with a total of 47 Footy9 points, narrowly beating the second-place player by a margin of just two points. His winning selection combined Premier League and lower-league teams that performed well over the weekend, delivering a balanced and effective points haul.
Among CraigW92’s nine teams, Manchester United stood out with a commanding 5-2 home win over Ipswich, earning the maximum +8 Footy9 points. Wolves matched that with a 4-1 victory against Stoke City in the Championship, also returning +8 points. Southampton and Blackpool both secured 5-1 and 4-0 wins respectively, each contributing +8 points to the total. Sheffield Wednesday’s 7-2 thrashing of Bromley added another +8 points, highlighting the strength of CraigW92’s selections in League One.
Liverpool and Brentford, both Premier League sides, drew their matches 2-2 and 1-1 respectively, providing a modest 2 points each. Plymouth’s 2-0 win brought in 3 points, while West Brom’s 1-3 defeat meant no points from that selection.
CraigW92 was not the only player backing these teams, with Liverpool selected by 58.06% of players and Wolves by 51.61%. However, the combination of multiple maximum +8 returns from different leagues proved decisive. Notably, Plymouth was a sole selection by CraigW92, making it a unique pick that contributed 3 points to his winning total.
This victory marks CraigW92’s first gameweek win in two seasons of Footy9 play, adding £50 in prize money to his tally. Over 21 gameweeks played, he has accumulated 391 points, with this gameweek representing his highest single-week total so far.
The close finish underscores the competitive nature of Footy9, where a mix of top-flight and lower-league teams can combine to deliver winning scores. CraigW92’s approach of blending reliable Premier League performers with strong lower-league sides paid off handsomely in gameweek 2.
