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.
2,510 Tactics Tested - 5,039,100 Matches Simulated
TACTIC
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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TACTIC
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
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TACTIC
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
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TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.6 of 114 | -12 | 66 | 78 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| -7.8 | 58.2 | 66.0 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
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TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.8 of 114 | -12 | 51 | 63 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| -8.2 | 45.4 | 53.6 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
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TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.2 of 114 | -8 | 37 | 45 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| -5.2 | 35.8 | 41.0 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
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TACTIC
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
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TACTIC
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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TACTIC
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: 6,311
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Uploaded: May 10, 2026