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.
2,417 Tactics Tested - 4,843,350 Matches Simulated
TACTIC
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
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TACTIC
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: 3,643
Comments: 0
Downloads: 650
Uploaded: Jan 20, 2026
TACTIC
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: 179
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Uploaded: Jun 7, 2026
TACTIC
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: 180
Comments: 0
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Uploaded: Apr 24, 2026
TACTIC
TEST DATA
| PTS | GD | GF | GA | PLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.8 of 114 | -1 | 63 | 64 |
1,350
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| xG Diff. | xG For | xG Against |
|---|---|---|
| +0.5 | 58.3 | 57.8 |
Precision of Test: +/- 3.6 PTS | +/- 3.6 GF | +/- 3.6 GA
Views: 204
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Uploaded: Jul 20, 2026
TACTIC
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: 334
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Uploaded: Jun 2, 2026
TACTIC
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: 794
Comments: 0
Downloads: 121
Uploaded: Jun 5, 2026
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
Views: 334
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Downloads: 19
Uploaded: Mar 15, 2026
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
Views: 585
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Uploaded: May 17, 2026
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
Views: 279
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Downloads: 21
Uploaded: May 18, 2026
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
Views: 552
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Uploaded: May 21, 2026
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
Views: 450
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Uploaded: Aug 25, 2026
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
Views: 282
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Uploaded: Jul 22, 2026
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
Views: 378
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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
Views: 197
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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
Views: 310
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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: 6,022
Comments: 16
Downloads: 1,303
Uploaded: May 10, 2026