Your guide to every formation in football, from the defensive to the attacking and everything in between ...

Your tactics shape everything in Football Manager. Getting them right is of paramount importance. But what are the best formations to use in FM24? In truth, there is no right or wrong answer. Good ...

The oldest formation: 1-1-8 and its other two variants, 1-2-7 and 2-2-6 This formation was very popular in the 1880s but as one can see it is not balanced with no focus on defense.