2-2-6

English

Noun

2-2-6 (uncountable)

1. (soccer) A soccer formation with 2 defenders, 2 midfielders and 6 strikers.
   • 2011, Jaime Orejan, Football/Soccer: History and Tactics, →ISBN, page 31:

     Both teams employed what could be considered attacking formations—Scotland (2-2-6), and England (1-1-8) […]