Football Manager 2026 | Patch 26.3.0 | Tactic Testing Result
The table below gives a good hint what tactics are the best for Football Manager 2026 - Patch 26.3.0
Please note, the test results have been translted into a typical season of 38 matches. We believe such "translation" gives the best gauge of the difference between the tactics.
Table Legend:
PLD - Total number of matches played
PTS - Average points per 38 matches.
G.D. - Average goal difference per 38 matches.
G.F. - Average goals scored per 38 matches.
G.A. - Average conceded per 38 matches.
1,332 Tactics Tested - 2,506,950 Matches Simulated
TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.5 of 114 | +9 | 71 | 62 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +5.9 | 64.1 | 58.2 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 166
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TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.4 of 114 | +9 | 57 | 48 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +9.5 | 53.1 | 43.6 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 157
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Downloads: 24
Uploaded: Apr 30, 2026
TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.3 of 114 | +8 | 63 | 55 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +10.8 | 54.7 | 43.9 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 287
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TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.3 of 114 | +8 | 58 | 50 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +11.3 | 53.8 | 42.5 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 133
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Uploaded: Apr 22, 2026
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.8 of 114 | +6 | 62 | 56 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +8.2 | 52.7 | 44.5 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 281
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Uploaded: Apr 11, 2026
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.8 of 114 | +6 | 69 | 63 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +8.4 | 63.4 | 55.0 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 386
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Uploaded: Dec 15, 2025
TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.7 of 114 | +8 | 57 | 49 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +10.8 | 53.5 | 42.7 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 451
Comments: 1
Downloads: 64
Uploaded: May 29, 2026
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.4 of 114 | +6 | 62 | 56 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +6.6 | 55.1 | 48.5 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 965
Comments: 0
Downloads: 150
Uploaded: Dec 16, 2025
TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.0 of 114 | +6 | 68 | 62 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +5.3 | 59.9 | 54.6 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 206
Comments: 0
Downloads: 14
Uploaded: Apr 19, 2026
TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.6 of 114 | +6 | 63 | 57 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +8.6 | 55.7 | 47.1 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 394
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Downloads: 24
Uploaded: Apr 28, 2026
TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.3 of 114 | +4 | 65 | 61 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +5.9 | 59.1 | 53.2 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 703
Comments: 2
Downloads: 44
Uploaded: Feb 16, 2026
TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.0 of 114 | +5 | 71 | 66 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +8.2 | 66.2 | 58.0 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 205
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Uploaded: May 8, 2026
TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.4 of 114 | +5 | 61 | 56 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +4.9 | 52.8 | 47.9 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 252
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Downloads: 16
Uploaded: Apr 8, 2026
TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.2 of 114 | -1 | 71 | 72 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| -1.2 | 59.9 | 61.1 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 170
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TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.0 of 114 | +2 | 64 | 62 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +1.9 | 57.0 | 55.1 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 390
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.8 of 114 | +1 | 62 | 61 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +3.2 | 50.8 | 47.6 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 294
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Uploaded: Apr 10, 2026
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.4 of 114 | 0 | 59 | 59 |
2,700
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +1.3 | 52.8 | 51.5 |
Precision of Test: +/- 1.8 PTS | +/- 1.8 GF | +/- 1.8 GA
Views: 422
Comments: 0
Downloads: 35
Uploaded: Mar 18, 2026
TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.3 of 114 | 0 | 64 | 64 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +6.1 | 57.1 | 51.0 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 237
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TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.2 of 114 | 0 | 64 | 64 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | 55.1 | 54.9 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 158
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Uploaded: May 9, 2026
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.9 of 114 | 0 | 70 | 70 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +4.2 | 61.0 | 56.8 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 186
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.8 of 114 | +1 | 37 | 36 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| -1.9 | 30.9 | 32.8 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 2,388
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Uploaded: Jan 20, 2026
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.2 of 114 | -1 | 46 | 47 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | 41.1 | 40.8 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 140
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.8 of 114 | -2 | 68 | 70 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| -1.1 | 61.0 | 62.1 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 169
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.3 of 114 | -3 | 66 | 69 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| -2.3 | 58.2 | 60.5 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 298
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.7 of 114 | -3 | 52 | 55 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| -1.8 | 47.6 | 49.4 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 425
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Uploaded: 7 days, 13 hours ago
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.8 of 114 | -6 | 51 | 57 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | 47.1 | 46.9 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.6 of 114 | -9 | 53 | 62 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +5.1 | 50.5 | 45.4 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.1 of 114 | -9 | 53 | 62 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| -5.3 | 47.4 | 52.7 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 214
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.3 of 114 | -11 | 63 | 74 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| -10.1 | 54.9 | 65.0 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 322
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.1 of 114 | -10 | 36 | 46 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| -7.1 | 30.0 | 37.1 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 108
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.1 of 114 | -14 | 43 | 57 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| -16.6 | 34.3 | 50.9 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
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TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.2 of 114 | -17 | 0 | 17 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| -17.3 | 0.1 | 17.4 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 2,113
Comments: 10
Downloads: 353
Uploaded: May 10, 2026