Southern FC tries a back three — with surprising results
After a four-game winless run, Southern FC switched to a back three. The result: two clean sheets in a row and almost half as many shots conceded.
The two fullbacks push high like wingers, giving the team extra numbers in midfield when it loses the ball. The downside is that the attack relies heavily on crosses.
The coach said the new system will be kept for away games, while at home the team may return to its familiar back four.
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