dippy topped the Footy9 leaderboard for Gameweek 6 with a total of 35 points, clinching the £50 prize by a four-point margin over second place. The winning score was anchored by two maximum +8 returns from Chelsea and Gillingham, both delivering commanding victories in their respective leagues.
Chelsea’s 5-1 home demolition of Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge was a standout result. Nine players had Chelsea in their selections, including dippy, who benefited from the full +8 points as the Blues scored five and conceded just one. Bournemouth, by contrast, were unbacked and handed a -5 penalty.
Gillingham matched that maximum +8 return with a 4-1 away win over Rotherham in League Two. Only four players had Gillingham, making dippy’s choice a strong Great Shout that paid off handsomely.
Beyond the big scorers, dippy’s team included a mix of sides from League One and the Championship that contributed solid points. Doncaster’s 1-0 home win over Burton Albion earned dippy +3 points and was notable as only one player selected Doncaster, making dippy the sole beneficiary of that return.
Brighton’s 2-0 away victory at Sunderland added +3 points, while Plymouth’s 2-1 home win over AFC Wimbledon contributed another +3. Stoke City’s 2-1 away win at Bolton also provided +3 points, reflecting their form with three wins in the last five matches.
Sheffield Wednesday’s 2-2 draw at Huddersfield and Bristol City’s 1-1 draw at Charlton brought in +2 points each, rounding out dippy’s well-balanced selection across four leagues.
This winning combination highlights the value of blending top-flight powerhouses like Chelsea and Brighton with astute picks from lower divisions. dippy’s selections spanned 27 unique teams across four leagues, demonstrating a broad yet effective strategy.
With a highest gameweek goals for of 21 and goals against of 7, dippy’s selections showed attacking strength and defensive resilience. This Gameweek 6 win marks dippy’s first gameweek victory and boosts their overall Footy9 points tally to 62 from four gameweeks played.
In a field of 30 players, dippy’s ability to pick both popular and less-chosen teams that delivered strong returns made the difference in a competitive gameweek. Chelsea and Gillingham’s maximum +8 points were the cornerstone, but the sole selection of Doncaster’s win was a clever edge that helped secure the top spot.
