Glasner Inspired 3421 Underdog FM26 Tactic - Quadruple Won

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OVERVIEW

Overview

This 3-4-2-1 system has been built with one core priority in mind: consistency over chaos.

Rather than chasing unrealistic scorelines, this setup focuses on structure, defensive reliability, and controlled attacking phases. The wide areas and transitions are key, with the wing-backs playing a major part in chance creation, progression, and defensive security.

Across full-season testing, the system delivered a highly stable campaign and achieved success across all major competitions.

Key Features

Strong structural balance

Reliable defensive shape

Wing-back driven creativity

Compact central presence

Designed for consistency rather than pure goal inflation

TACTIC

Key Player Influence

The standout performers in this system were the wing-backs, who are absolutely crucial:

Tyrick Mitchell

Daniel Muñoz

They were central to:

Defensive protection

Progression down the flanks

Assists and chance creation

Controlling transitions

Success with this system largely depends on investing in reliable, athletic, intelligent wing-backs.

Testing Methodology

Testing was carried out using a 70/30 split between holiday and manual play. The majority of league fixtures were holidayed for consistency, while cup matches and key league games were played manually.

Set pieces and training were handled in the same way as in my long-term livestream saves, with no testing-specific optimisation.

A rotation of three closely related variants was used throughout the season. These were small tweaks of the base tactic designed to suit different game states and opposition approaches, reflecting realistic long-term save usage rather than reliance on a single static setup.

FINAL NOTES

I’m Josh Daly, a full-time Football Manager content creator, working with the game on a daily basis. Because this is my full-time role, I spend 12–14 hours a day on Football Manager across testing, livestream saves, tactical development, and content production.

I have 40,000+ YouTube subscribers, have worked on the FMScout YouTube channel for over two years, and currently support a community of 7,000+ Patreon members — the largest Patreon page dedicated to Football Manager content. This demonstrates the loyalty and trust people have in my work.

The tactics I share here are built and tested using the same approach I apply to my long-term saves and live content, not one-off simulations.

I’m proud of the community around my work and the level of discussion it creates, and I’m always open to constructive feedback and genuine tactical debate.

If you have any questions or tactical issues, feel free to message me on any of my socials listed above.