ZaZ - Autumn 0.2

Based on Autumn 0.1, but using a WB during possession to support a line with three strikers and increase attack power (in other words, playing as a 343 instead of 361 from Autumn 0.1). Without possession, two strikers drop to protect the sides, while WB drops to FB position. Let me know how it worked for you!

Note: It didn't get very good results in the league, probably because it got to the finals of FA and won the Europa League, which can be harsh for weak squads like Nottingham Forest.






Below is the light version to use when a match is under control, with the goal of avoiding cards and saving energy. My personal match plan is:
- Normal condition: Autumn 0.2
- Winning by 2 goals, or trying to avoid conceding: Balanced mentality
- Winning by 3+ goals: Autumn Light

Wow, it got the best results in my testing by far. I didn't do extensive testing about this but I got even better results tweaking the cross engagement to balanced. Just letting you know if you personally see better results with invite crosses maybe it's just random factor from my part.

Bro i used before Argus from Knap but i losing many goals i changed to your tactic and i won already 5/5 matches and this is insane last result in conference league. Big beer for you!

Purity said: Wow, it got the best results in my testing by far. I didn't do extensive testing about this but I got even better results tweaking the cross engagement to balanced. Just letting you know if you personally see better results with invite crosses maybe it's just random factor from my part. Expand

Thanks, I will tweak to balanced and see how it goes.

Endake said: Bro i used before Argus from Knap but i losing many goals i changed to your tactic and i won already 5/5 matches and this is insane last result in conference league. Big beer for you! Expand

Glad it is working well!

Amazig tactic, just finished season, this is results when i changed tactic to autumn 0.2 Defensive is very solid, won conference league with Jagiellonia   Top tactic!

Some tips -

When u play with stronger team or you winning by 2 goals change mentality to Cautious

Endake said: Amazig tactic, just finished season, this is results when i changed tactic to autumn 0.2 Defensive is very solid, won conference league with Jagiellonia   Top tactic!

Some tips -

When u play with stronger team or you winning by 2 goals change mentality to Cautious Expand

Thank you for sharing the results!

@ZaZ  For just plug and play which tactic would you recommend overall??

max 737 said: @ZaZ  For just plug and play which tactic would you recommend overall?? Expand

Considering only my tactics, I feel like either Winter 0.2 or Autumn 0.2 perform equally well, so I would recommend the one that fits better with your squad. Personally, I prefer Winter 0.2, because it scores more goals.

ZaZ said: Considering only my tactics, I feel like either Winter 0.2 or Autumn 0.2 perform equally well, so I would recommend the one that fits better with your squad. Personally, I prefer Winter 0.2, because it scores more goals. Expand

Okay I will test with Winter 0.2, can you please share your link for the result sheet? Thank you!

And do you recommend any tactic for away or tough matches or plug and play with Winter 0.2?

I am successfully using Winter 0.2, but only changing to balanced mentality against stronger opponents. Would be interesting to see all your tactics in testing table when its ready.

max 737 said: Okay I will test with Winter 0.2, can you please share your link for the result sheet? Thank you! Expand

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kKEqBmE-ENJGgaDTgYJsAbmqcAKxekxx_QCtvreVUYA/edit?usp=sharing


max 737 said: And do you recommend any tactic for away or tough matches or plug and play with Winter 0.2? Expand

This tactic has a very solid defense, so it is my recommendation for tough and away matches (or any type of match, to be more precise).


Alexandru said: I am successfully using Winter 0.2, but only changing to balanced mentality against stronger opponents. Would be interesting to see all your tactics in testing table when its ready. Expand

I would recommend to use Positive instead of Balanced. At least in my limited experiments with mentality, it did a better job defensively.

ZaZ said: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kKEqBmE-ENJGgaDTgYJsAbmqcAKxekxx_QCtvreVUYA/edit?usp=sharing




This tactic has a very solid defense, so it is my recommendation for tough and away matches (or any type of match, to be more precise).




I would recommend to use Positive instead of Balanced. At least in my limited experiments with mentality, it did a better job defensively. Expand

So using Winter 0.2 only change for away is positive mentality?

max 737 said: So using Winter 0.2 only change for away is positive mentality? Expand

Ohh, sorry, I thought you were asking about this tactic, Autumn. If you are using Winter, then this one would be a good pair to use in away or tough matches. However, Winter seems to be solid enough to be used in any situation, too.

P.S.: I would only change mentality from Attacking if I had a good advantage, like two goals ahead.

Actually after switching to positive for away games I am drawing more games earlier with attacking I was winning even away games

so autumn for tough away matches and other wise winter is what you recommend?

ZaZ said: Ohh, sorry, I thought you were asking about this tactic, Autumn. If you are using Winter, then this one would be a good pair to use in away or tough matches. However, Winter seems to be solid enough to be used in any situation, too.

P.S.: I would only change mentality from Attacking if I had a good advantage, like two goals ahead. Expand

So basically I can use winter 0.2 just plug and play right? Its better than Autumn

First season with Autumn 0.2, I make a clean sweep with Arsenal, won the Carabao Cup, the FA cup, The EPL as well as the Champions League beating in form Liverpool in the finals. This is definitely the best tactic on FM 26 at the moment. Thank you @ZaZ

Next season I start my rout with a a smashing of Liverpool in the CS and mind you Liverpool is the best club in the game

13 wins in a row and unbeaten in 26 games

max 737 said: First season with Autumn 0.2, I make a clean sweep with Arsenal, won the Carabao Cup, the FA cup, The EPL as well as the Champions League beating in form Liverpool in the finals. This is definitely the best tactic on FM 26 at the moment. Thank you @ZaZ Expand

Thank you for testing, glad to know it works in your games as it did in my testing! I am now in my watching stage of testing, when I play a bit to see how the tactic plays to identify what players can be more effective, and what parts of the field need extra attention. Hopefully it will improve even further in the future, especially after FM-Arena starts testing to allow micro-improvements.

max 737 said: So basically I can use winter 0.2 just plug and play right? Its better than Autumn Expand

Both Autumn 0.2 and Winter 0.2 are plug and play, they have a good balance between attack and defense that allows them to be used in any situation. Winter is slightly better at scoring goals, and Autumn is slightly better at not conceding, so you can use one for easier matches and another to hold results, if you wish, but they both have very close performance.

ZaZ said: Thank you for testing, glad to know it works in your games as it did in my testing! I am now in my watching stage of testing, when I play a bit to see how the tactic plays to identify what players can be more effective, and what parts of the field need extra attention. Hopefully it will improve even further in the future, especially after FM-Arena starts testing to allow micro-improvements.



Both Autumn 0.2 and Winter 0.2 are plug and play, they have a good balance between attack and defense that allows them to be used in any situation. Winter is slightly better at scoring goals, and Autumn is slightly better at not conceding, so you can use one for easier matches and another to hold results, if you wish, but they both have very close performance. Expand

Yes you absolutely right I am really smashing it now thanks to your tactics!!

@ZaZ Like you said I tried Autumn for tough away games and the result is unbelievable mate
Keep em coming!!!

Im just in love with winter, the goals just keep coming
P.S. I don't know why but in fact im losing games 4-0 and 3-1 away with Autumn

Omg, I have never scored so many goals

max 737 said: Im just in love with winter, the goals just keep coming
P.S. I don't know why but in fact im losing games 4-0 and 3-1 away with Autumn Expand

Those things happen with any tactic a few times a season, it is like that since older FMs. Sometimes you just lose or tie five matches in a row, even with the best tactic, before players start scoring again. It might even be some hidden mechanic at this point.

I am just sticking to winter, its giving me great results and I am winning everything

ZaZ said: Those things happen with any tactic a few times a season, it is like that since older FMs. Sometimes you just lose or tie five matches in a row, even with the best tactic, before players start scoring again. It might even be some hidden mechanic at this point. Expand

I am just sticking to winter, its giving me great results and I am winning everything

This tactic works well for me.

Exellent said: This tactic works well for me. Expand

Thank you for testing, and glad it is working well!

Hi,
nice job as usual with these tactics.
I am using Automn and Winter based on the opponent and the results are very very good.
did you work also on any schedule training?
I am still using the ones you recommended for fm24 and the results are so so
so if you or anybody have anything to share, you are more than welcome.
Thanks again for your amazing work