Want something different? The Strikerless 3-5-2, by Halcyon, plays without a fixed striker or attacking midfielder, and it still sits in the FM-Arena top 10 for FM26. A good option if you have lots of quality midfielders and few forwards.
Test results (average per 38 match season)
| Points (out of 114) | Goal diff. | Goals scored | Goals conceded | Matches tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.4 | +47 | 94 | 47 | 2.700 |
Home: 43.0 points · Away: 38.4 points · Expected goal difference (xG): +34.7 per season.
The tactic in pictures
Images: FM-Arena
Download the tacticHow to import the tactic:
- Download the file .fmf from the FM-Arena page (you need a free account).
- Copy it to the folder tactics inside your FM26 user folder (in Documents > Sports Interactive).
- In game, go to Tactics > Import tactic.
See also the ranking of the best FM26 tactics.
FM-Arena results (FM26, patch 26.3.0), checked on 23/09/2026. The tactic is hosted by its author on FM-Arena, and all credit goes to the person who created it.
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