Match day

🏟️ Matches in ManageFC are simulated by matchEngineV2, a deterministic engine that takes both clubs' tactics, lineups, form, morale, conditions, home advantage and a seeded random factor, then plays out 90+ minutes producing a minute-by-minute event log, final score, possession share, shots on target, cards, injuries, individual player ratings, goalscorers and assist providers. You do not watch matches in real time — you set up the team beforehand, and the result is generated when sim_date crosses the kickoff timestamp.

Pre-match preparation lives on /game/tactics: that is where you commit to a lineup, formation, mentality, captain, set-piece takers and substitution plan. The pre-match speech is on /game/morale, where you pick a tone before kickoff. If you do not set a lineup before kickoff, the auto-selector picks the strongest available XI — workable but never optimal.

Matchday checklist

Open the fixture from the dashboard or /game/matches at least one day before kickoff.

Pick a starting XI in /game/tactics — drag-and-drop into your formation slots. Watch condition (below 70% means tired).

Set the mentality: defensive, balanced or attacking.

Confirm set-piece takers and your substitution plan (covered in their own sections).

Pick a pre-match speech — match it to the squad's mood (if morale is low, "calm" or "relaxed" beats "demanding").

Skip time to kickoff. The engine simulates, writes the result, updates league table, fires post-match handlers.

💡A balanced XI with good condition beats a stronger XI of tired players. Rotate aggressively in cup midweeks — fatigue is real and accumulates across fixtures.

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