Fantasy Premier League

Music stars go head-to-head in FPL Music League

16 Aug 2019
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Artists including Bastille, Yungen and Hot Chip put their Fantasy management skills to the test and you can track their progress

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They are used to fighting it out to be No 1 in the charts, but in the new season some of the world's biggest acts will also be going head-to-head in Fantasy Premier League.

A selection of artists you may recognise from the official FPL playlist on Spotify are taking part in the 2019/20 FPL Music League for the right to be the top Fantasy manager. 

We will track the progress of Bastille, Kaiser Chiefs and many more of your favourite musicians turned FPL managers throughout the season as they strive to hit the right notes.

Follow @OfficialFPL to discover more about their journey each week.

FPL Music League managers
Chelcee Grimes (@ChelceeGrimes)

Liverpool fan Chelcee has written songs for the stars, including Dua Lipa and Olly Murs. As well as a budding FPL manager, she plays professionally for Fulham!
FPL team name: ChelceeGFC

Bastille (@BastilleDan)

The Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning four-piece are represented in FPL by drummer Chris "Woody" Wood.
FPL team name: Janner Hammers

Yungen (@YungenPlayDirty)

Platinum-selling, rap hit-maker has an addiction to Liverpool's purple away kit.
FPL team name: Virgil's Van Nike 

Wolf Alice (@WolfAliceMusic)

The Mercury Award Winners 2018, Ivor Novello Award, BRIT and Grammy winners are looking to put the FPL Music Award in their cabinet next! Bassist and Arsenal fan Theo is representing the UK four-piece.
FPL team name: Wolf Alex FC

Kaiser Chiefs (@KaiserChiefs)

The band played their beloved Elland Road in June and are hoping Leeds United will be back in the Premier League by then. Simon Rix leads the charge to take them to the top of FPL.
FPL team name: Curly Wanderers

Bring Me The Horizon (@BmthOfficial)

Fresh from their monumental performance at Glastonbury, Manchester City fans Matt Kean and Jordan Fish are in top shape to perform well this FPL season.
FPL team nameBaines on Toast/The Kun-believables

The Sherlocks (@TheSherlocks)

Supporting Liverpool and Sheffield Wednesday, they have established themselves as key contenders in a new wave of British bands keeping alt-rock and indie vital for a new generation of fans. 
FPL team name: TheSherlocks

Editors (@EditorsOfficial

Six studio albums into their existence, Aston-Villa loving Editors sound as energised as ever. 
FPL team name: Elliot's Lions

Max George (@MaxGeorge)

As a member of The Wanted, Man City fan Max spent five years topping the charts. Max has since been writing and starred in the final season of Glee.
FPL team name: M Gees

Bang Bang Romeo (@BangBangRomeo)

The Liverpool fans are finishing a massive European stadium tour with the one and only P!nk, performing in over 10 countries to over 1.5million fans.
FPL team name: Romeo FC

Just Kiddin (@WeAreJustKiddin)

Childhood friends and Newcastle United supporters Lewis and Laurie place no limitations on their sound as a DJ and producer duo.
FPL team name: Just Kiddin FC

Idles (@IdlesBand)

Following their nomination for Breakthrough Act at the Brit Awards, the band have just been shortlisted for the Mercury Award 2019.
FPL team name: Idles Athletic

Rak-Su (@RakSuMusic)

X-Factor Winners 2017 and former semi-professional football players, the Watford-supporting band are signed to Sony Music. They have two teams, one with Ash and another with Jamaal
FPL team name: Ash Rak-Su, Jam

George Fitzgerald (@GeorgeFitzMusic)

One of the original players from the Music League's first season, Watford-mad George keeps across his team as he tours the world DJ'ing. 
FPL team name: FC Avispon

Jaded (@Jaded_Official)

Manchester United fans Jaded scored another house heater with football anthem "Hand of God" after the FIFA Women's World Cup. 
FPL team name: FC Blumpkin 

The Futureheads (@TheFutureheads

The Sunderland quartet, comprising vocalists and guitarists Barry Hyde and Ross Millard, vocalist and bassist David "Jaff" Craig and vocalist and drummer Dave Hyde, have amassed five acclaimed albums.
FPL team name: ListenLittleManUtd

Avelino (@OfficialAvelino)

One of the most versatile MCs on the music scene, the 24-year-old is a favourite among certain Premier League players, having linked up recently with Jesse Lingard of Manchester United, the team he supports.
FPL team name: SO FINE FC 

Friction (@Friction)

Another Arsenal fan, the British producer is a true juggernaut in the world of drum and bass. 
FPL team name: Withdean City 

Georgia (@_GeorgiaUK)

The former professional player with Arsenal and Queens Park Rangers has turned to FPL.
FPL team name: FC Georgia

Hot Chip (@Hot_Chip)

Hugo represents the band in FPL and recently chatted to Liverpool's official website about his love for the Reds. 
FPL team name: Hatchet Gravers

Joseph J Jones (@JosephJJones

Joseph's material has regularly featured as part of BT Sport's Premier League coverage but how many of his beloved West Ham United players can he get in his side?
FPL team name: JJJ FC

Jungle (@Jungle4eva)

The QPR fans bring their neo-soul sounds to FPL. 
FPL team name: JUNGLE FC

Kawala (@KawalaOfficial

Chelsea supporters and newly signed to Virgin EMI and to FPL. They draw inspiration from Bombay Bicycle Club and Bon Iver. 
FPL team name: J PUDDZ FC

Loyle Carner (@LoyleCarner

Since the release of "Yesterday’s Gone" Loyle has started a cooking school for kids with ADHD, created an award-winning rap for the UEFA Champions League final, campaigned for men’s mental health and fronted a worldwide YSL campaign.
FPL team name: Ben Coyle-Larner

PPC (@PornCrumpets

Australian band Psychedelic Porn Crumpets are representing FPL Down Under. They cheer on Newcastle United.
FPL team name: Crumpets FC

Ramz (@RamoneRochester

The one-time Arsenal steward, now chart-topping hitmaker also runs his own FPL league, which you can join with the code cfqqr6.
FPL team name: JANGO BOYZ

Shame (@ShameBandUK

Seasoned FPL pros and reigning champions of the FPL Music League, having won the 2018/19 title with 2,204 points.
FPL team names: Bros McCormack, Ndompeli Case, Viagra Mooys

Swarmz (@Swarmz__)

The rising Greenwich rapper and artist is an Arsenal fan.
FPL team name: 9side

The Darkness (@TheDarkness)

The Man Utd fans have named their FPL team after their ambitious new album, out in October.
FPL team name: Easter Is Cancelled

The Horrors (@HorrorsOfficial)

Frontman and Blackburn Rovers fan Faris Badwan is a seasoned pro in FPL. He manages the long-running Horrors FPL League.
FPL team name: Smack My Bishop FC

The Manor (@_TheManor)

Fresh from a storming set at the 2019 PFA Awards, The Manor are challenging with two teams, one for Crystal Palace and one for Arsenal.
FPL team names: Inter Ya Nan, Everything's Starred

Tom Grennan (@Tom_Grennan)

Having penned the official Premier League theme for Sky Sports and taken free-kick lessons from James Maddison, Tom is ready to take the Music League by storm. He also runs his own league: bdmqwz
FPL team name: Tom Grennan All Star

White Lies (@WhiteLiesMusic)

The west-London QPR-loving trio mark their 11th year with 11 FPL player picks!
FPL team name: Jackrington Stanley

Yizzy (@Official_Yizzy)

The Lewisham grime MC is fast on the rise since his Arsenal Premier League rap battle for BBC Sport.
FPL team name: LivinLegendz

Young T & Bugsey (@YoungTandBugsey)

The Nottingham duo, Arsenal and Man Utd supporters, are top of the charts with their summer smash "Strike A Pose".
FPL team name: 5ive Boyz

Zuzu (@ThisIsZuzu)

The Universal Music new signing who supports Everton and mixes sport fashion with music in this recent FIFA Women’s World Cup promo.
FPL team name: ZUZU ZUZU ZUZU

More confirmed artists to follow.

See: FPL Music League standings

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