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Football Knockout vs Last Man Standing HQ

A detailed comparison to help you choose the right football prediction game

Football Knockout

Football Knockout

2.5/5

Entry: Free

Prize: Free play only

Our Pick
Last Man Standing HQ

Last Man Standing HQ

4.5/5

Entry: Varies by competition

Prize: Shown on each competition

Who should choose which?

Choose Football Knockout when your group wants a simple, free online survivor league and is happy to set its own stakes. Choose Last Man Standing HQ when a paid entry, a promoted prize fund and richer competition mechanics are more important.

Feature Comparison

FeatureFootball KnockoutLMS HQ
Pricing & Value
Entry FeeFreeVaries by competition
Prize FundBragging rights onlyGuaranteed or growing prizes
Top Prize Awarded
Game Features
Re-entry Option
Advance PlanningCurrent week only5 weeks ahead
Automated Reminders
Leaderboards
Game FormatLast Man StandingLast Man Standing
Coverage
Premier League
EFL (Championship & L1)
Champions LeaguePlanned
World Cup (2026 archive)
More Sports Coming
Community
WhatsApp Community
Referral Rewards

Key Differences

Pricing

Football Knockout is free to play. LMS HQ charges an entry fee set for each competition. Check the competition page for its fee and prize

Format

Both are Last Man Standing. LMS HQ adds re-entries and 5-week planning.

Coverage

LMS HQ: Premier League, EFL and the 2026 World Cup archive, with Champions League planned. Football Knockout: Premier League.

Community

LMS HQ: WhatsApp group, £30 referral rewards. Football Knockout has limited community.

Bottom Line

Football Knockout

  • • Free to play
  • • Premier League

LMS HQ

  • Plan 5 weeks ahead
  • Re-entry if eliminated
  • Guaranteed or growing prizes
  • Automated reminders
  • Leaderboards
  • More sports coming soon

Football Knockout is the lower-friction casual option for a private group. Last Man Standing HQ is the better fit for players seeking an organised prize competition with more strategic features.

Why choose LMS HQ over Football Knockout?

Plan up to five weeks ahead, with re-entry options if you are eliminated

Plan 5 weeks aheadRe-entry if eliminatedAutomated remindersLeaderboardsMore sports coming