What is the key difference between Sportscore MCP and X402 Fpl API?

Sportscore MCP belongs to the Sports category with local stdio execution, while X402 Fpl API belongs to the Sports category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Sportscore MCP or X402 Fpl API in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Sportscore MCP and X402 Fpl API free or paid?

Sportscore MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). X402 Fpl API operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Sportscore MCP lists 8 tools with 2 views and 12 GitHub stars. X402 Fpl API lists 6 tools with 3 views and 10 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Sportscore MCP and X402 Fpl API together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Sportscore MCP vs X402 Fpl API

In-depth architectural comparison of the Sportscore MCP and X402 Fpl API MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Sportscore MCP

Sports · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

X402 Fpl API

Sports · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Sportscore MCP if you need specialized Sports tools running via a local process. Choose X402 Fpl API if your workspace requires Sports integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Sportscore MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: SPORTSCORE_API_BASE, SPORTSCORE_UA, SPORTSCORE_HTTP_PORT, SPORTSCORE_HTTP_HOST, SPORTSCORE_NO_TELEMETRY.
Primary tools included: get_matches, get_match_detail, get_team_schedule.

Explore Sportscore MCP Details

Choose X402 Fpl API when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Captain rankings scored from form, xG, fixtures, and ICT data, Squad-aware transfer suggestions and hit evaluation, Fixture, price, differential, and chip analysis.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Sportscore MCP Backspace-me Sports	X402 Fpl API dohyung1 Sports
Summary
Category & Scope	Sports	Sports
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Sportscore MCP Tools (8)

get_matches

List live and recent matches for a sport. Returns up to `limit` matches with scores, status, kickoff time and team logos. Good default for 'what's happening in football right now?'.

get_match_detail

Get detailed data for a single match by its slug (e.g. 'manchester-united-vs-liverpool'): score, status, timeline, lineups. Slugs come from get_matches results or match URLs on sportscore.com.

get_team_schedule

Get a team's past and upcoming fixtures by team slug (e.g. 'barcelona', 'manchester-united', 'los-angeles-lakers').

get_standings

Get the current standings table for a league or competition by slug (e.g. 'premier-league', 'la-liga', 'nba').

get_top_scorers

Get the top scorers (or top assisters) for a competition. Useful for 'who's leading the Premier League scoring charts?'.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Sportscore MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backspace-me-sportscore-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sportscore-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SPORTSCORE_API_BASE": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_API_BASE_HERE",
        "SPORTSCORE_UA": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_UA_HERE",
        "SPORTSCORE_HTTP_PORT": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_HTTP_PORT_HERE",
        "SPORTSCORE_HTTP_HOST": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_HTTP_HOST_HERE",
        "SPORTSCORE_NO_TELEMETRY": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_NO_TELEMETRY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

X402 Fpl API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dohyung1-x402-fpl-api": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "fpl-intelligence"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Sportscore MCP is categorized under Sports and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, X402 Fpl API belongs to Sports using local stdio subprocess. Select Sportscore MCP when you need capabilities focused on sports and X402 Fpl API when you require tools for sports.

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