Sry bud you must have played an illegal formation you should look at this
Definitive Illegal Formation Rules
Regarding the wiki:
The requirements originally listed in the wiki have been proven WRONG where they differed from those given here (e.g. the wiki listed a requirement of TWO defenders vs our findings of THREE.) The wiki now matches the requirements given here except for the midfielder rule. The evidence still supports the findings in this thread.

This is the summary of the findings in the thread:

Theoretical Legal Formation Requirements:


Goalkeeper (Must be player's natural position i.e. a GK) **
Some combination of at least 3 defenders (i.e. 3 players anywhere in the back row )
At least 1, but no more than 2, players on EACH outside flank. {the D(L/R), DM(L/R), M(L/R), AM(L/R) slots}
at least 3 midfielders (DM*, M*, AM*) at least one of which has to be an DMC or MC
At least 4 players on the opponents side of the pitch.
at least 1 Striker


Please note:

"Illegal formation" means it incurs a possession penalty in the game Top Eleven.
We can't change that, if you don't like it, take it up with Nordeus.
Using an Illegal formation results in 20% possession. Yes, you might still win.
The above "rules" have been TESTED and confirmed many times. They are accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Please provide evidence (in-game screenshots) if you believe the findings above are wrong. "That's not true" because "I used ...." or "I played against ..." comments will be ignored without supporting evidence (screenshots).
Post-match results are inconclusive for various reasons. If a formation appears to be legal, but shows a 20% possession in post-match results (one you didn't watch), first check the GK in the game - if that is his natural position, and you find no other reason for the possession penalty, test the formation yourself. If it IS illegal, make a screenshot and post here please.


Quote Originally Posted by July Fourth View Post
Anyone thats unsure whats illegal formation or not should test it in a friendly against a known legal formation such as 4-4-2 and if they only get 20% possession with the formation in question then the formation is illegal.