How to play Formation & Tactics Challenge
- Read the opponent's style and the scouting note on what they will hurt you with.
- Pick one of five formations and one of five approaches.
- Play the match, then read the explanation of the result.
- Three points for a win, one for a draw. Six fixtures make a season.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse / Tap | Select a formation and an approach |
| Tab and Enter | Fully keyboard operable — every option is a real button |
How scoring works
| Event | Points |
|---|---|
| Win | 3 league points |
| Draw | 1 league point |
| Attack rating | 2, plus 2 per choice the opponent is weak to, minus 2 per choice they are strong against |
| Defensive rating | 2, plus 2 per threat you cover, minus 1 per threat you leave open |
Gameplay tips
- Cover the threats first. A conceded goal is worth the same as a scored one, and defensive cover is the more reliable half of the model.
- A formation and an approach can cover the same threat twice — that is wasted. Spread your cover across both of their listed threats instead.
- Against a high line, quick transitions and pace are worth more than possession. Against a deep block, the opposite is true.
- Read the post-match explanation even after a win. It tells you which of your two choices actually did the work.
