Tactical Playbooks
Visual formation guides for the two most popular setups in Chinchin Wines Fantasy League. Dots show default slot positions on the pitch.
4-3-3 Attacking
The default formation for managers chasing ceiling scores. Three forwards maximise goal and assist potential. Pair with a box-to-box midfielder (Bellingham, Valverde) and one anchor (Rodri, Rice).
- Best for: premium forward stacks, high-event games
- Weakness: fewer clean-sheet routes with only four defenders
- Chemistry tip: triple-up on one nation's attack + defence
3-5-2 Wingbacks
Trending among top-100 managers for Gameweek 1. Five midfielders — including attacking wing-backs — earn assist points while two strikers share goal threat. Ideal when you own premium mids over premium forwards.
- Best for: midfield-heavy squads, assist-focused scoring
- Weakness: wing-back clean sheets harder to predict
- Chemistry tip: Spain triple (Pedri, Rodri, Yamal) fits naturally
Formations and Fantasy Points
Your formation choice in the squad builder isn't cosmetic — it dictates which positions you must fill and where chemistry bonuses stack hardest. A 4-3-3 forces three forwards, which sounds aggressive until you realise midfielders often deliver more consistent returns across 90 minutes.
We track which formations top-100 managers use each gameweek. Right now 4-3-3 leads at 41%, but 3-5-2 climbed to 28% after wing-backs started picking up assist points in the Canada and Morocco fixtures. The smart move? Build a squad that works in two shapes, so you're not scrambling when prices shift mid-tournament.
