max 737
TrZealous said: What is the tactic name? Going to test it

Try this by GYRM its even better
GYR - SWANSALONA 4231 FM26.fmf
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Thank you @ZaZ I will test it out and let you know. Many thanks!!
ZaZ said: Here is the link for the spreadsheet. I will populate it with tactics that I feel are worth uploading, instead of the tests I do for smaller changes (tested around 100 variations so far).

P.S.: Updated the link to give view permissions.


this is the real way testing to be carried out, by testing with the lower league squads, highly appreciated @ZaZ
so the spring tactic is the best of all I can confirm?
TrZealous said: What is the tactic name? Going to test it

tactic and the set pieces
MC40.fmf
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Best 4231 Beta.fmf
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Won the Community Shield against Liverpool 0-1 also the European Super Cup :D
There are a few random losses here and there however overall as compared to all the other tactics this one is very good defensively, concedes less and over achieves by around 60-70%
Good luck everyone!!!
Thank you @ZaZ so for plug and play which tactic do you recommend as I wanna run a test?
Best tactic in FM 26 so far, won the EPL, Champions league and Carabao Cup first season with Arsenal, 30 matches undefeated at a stretch in all competitions and 34 clean sheets in a season.
Champions league final vs Madrid won 0-3 with only one shot conceded on target :D
ZaZ said: I didn't notice much difference compared to beta. About the more attacking tactic, it is not there yet, but I can post the current iteration below. It has a much better goal scoring ability, but I still want to get the win rate a bit closer to Winter tactic.

@ZaZ  thank you Zaz but what’s the difference between the winter and summer tactic also which one is better?
Padovan said: What mentality are you using?

Plug and play
Noticed couple of things in FM 26, the strikers especially Haaland never scores, currently 11 matches without a goal. Also, even with higher xG and shots on target you lose most of the matches.
Unbeaten in 30 matches in all competitions:D
Seems like some decent results, did you holiday all the matches or play them?
19 clean sheets out of 26 games
Purity said: josh daly shit, don't bother

Well none of the tactics out there are any worth at the moment. Anyways, I found this one very stable got 15 clean sheets in 19 games with Arsenal. Seems stable not conceding too many goals. I like to test different tactics.
Tactic tested with PSG and it worked really well with PSG unbeaten a full season :D
Best 4231 Beta.fmf
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wjechal123 said: I just started using it but is seems surprisingly good. Good job on that one

the original or the second version?
doru228 said: Adjusted AM (IP) -> DM(OOP) for a better team shape, previous version the player was drifting too much = better defensive shape
Adjusted BPK (IP) GK(OOP) - helps build up play when opponent is pressing

Better results personally with a Lower League Team
Not very high scoring but constant winning

Credit to  @Larnziee


@doru228 Hey mate is your tactic better than the one posted by @Larnziee as I wanna run a test which one should I use? Many thanks!
ZaZ said: Here a simple 424 that has been working well for me.

Dear @ZaZ Do you use any OI's or dugout shouts or any set pieces? Many thanks! I am testing your tactic..
ZaZ said: Here a simple 424 that has been working well for me.

Dear Zaz I'm your big fan since many years because of your work. Highly appreciate you serving the FM community.
Regarding this tactic can you post the results etc
CairoCarClub said: Hi @max 737 thank you for sharing but I have 2 questions. First, is that Highway Star tactic by Gerard for FM24, that still works in FM26 beta? And second, how / where to find the compilation of tactics like this, as the "TABLES" tab up top still has no FM26 section in it. Apologies as I'm new here in this forum, thank you

its a new tactic made for fm 26, just use this for now as its the best tactic on meta atm