First league match | Football Manager 2020 Football Manager 2020 guide, tips
Last update: 15 November 2019
You managed to learn the strengths and weaknesses of Your team. You've studied your players, learned their attributes and preferred moves and won their trust. You may have managed to acquire a few players in the transfer market, thanks to which you have strengthened your squad. You set up the right tactics, led the team through a difficult preparatory period and played several sparring matches. It's time for a real test of your managerial skills, namely the first match for points!
Check and analyze the scouts' report
Before each match, you will find in your inbox a detailed report on the opposing team, which was prepared by your scouts. Inside, you'll find really valuable information, for example the formation of the opposing team and their initial eleven. After getting acquainted with all of the available information, you will be able to make certain adjustments to your tactics before the next meeting.
Final preparations before a league match
After reading the scouts' report and analyzing enemy tactics, you can start setting up a sparring match. Be sure to choose an opponent from other teams in the region to get to know their style of play.