Scottyboy_088 clinched the top spot in Gameweek 3 of Footy9 with a total of 26 points, narrowly outscoring the runner-up by Goal Difference securing the £50 prize. The winning total was built on a blend of solid Premier League returns and a standout Championship performance.
The highlight came from Stoke City, who delivered a commanding 4-0 home victory over Charlton at the bet365 Stadium. This result earned Scottyboy_088 the maximum +8 Footy9 points from Stoke City, a crucial boost given the tight leaderboard. Seven players backed Stoke City and all seven benefited from the big win.
Premier League selections also contributed steadily. Manchester City’s narrow 1-0 win against Coventry brought in 3 points, backed by 39 players. Bournemouth and Brentford added 2 points each from draws against Newcastle and Sunderland respectively, with Bournemouth fancied by two players and Brentford by seven.
In the Championship, Norwich and Portsmouth both secured 3 points for Scottyboy_088 with wins over Sheffield United and Cardiff. Notably, Norwich and Portsmouth were each chosen by only one player, making these Great Shouts that paid off well.
Lower league picks also contributed to the winning total. Bradford’s 1-0 home win over Mansfield Town added 3 points, backed by two players. Cambridge United’s 2-2 draw at Burton Albion brought 2 points, another Great Shout that worked out.
Blackpool, despite being selected by eight players, failed to score any points after a 3-1 defeat at Reading.
Scottyboy_088’s selections combined a mix of popular and Great Shout picks across four leagues, with the Stoke City +8 haul proving decisive. This was Scottyboy_088’s second gameweek win in 26 attempts, bringing their total Footy9 points to 442 over two seasons.
The narrow margin and diverse team choices underline the competitive nature of Footy9, where a single maximum +8 return can tip the scales. Stoke City’s emphatic victory was the standout moment that propelled Scottyboy_088 to the top in Gameweek 3.
