What EA Sports FC 27 Players Complain About

EA SPORTS FC 27 has drawn complaints about defensive positioning, switching and attacking movement. Passing, collisions and goalkeeper behaviour remain disputed, alongside issues in Career Mode, Ultimate Team, The Grounds and on PC.

So the answer to “What do players complain about?” is: well, just about everything.

EA has acknowledged some problems and scheduled changes for Title Update v1.2.0. Others are still under investigation.

Defensive positioning

Players complain that fullbacks drop behind the defensive line. If centre-backs step forward and one fullback stays deep, an opponent can remain onside for a through ball.

EA says v1.2.0 will make fullbacks hold the line more consistently.

Players also say defenders retreat too quickly after kick-off, leaving room for direct attacks. Others complain that 95-depth settings compress the pitch and make building from the back difficult. EA is investigating high-line pressure, with no v1.2.0 change confirmed.

Switching and passing

Some say L1/LB selects the wrong defender or right-stick switching ignores their input. EA is investigating both methods.

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As U7BUY reported, EA identified three separate situations in loose ball auto switching: after a teammate completes a slide tackle, after a headed pass, and after an off-target shot. Targeted improvements are planned for these moments, not every switching complaint.

Players report passes going to the wrong teammate or receiving too much assistance. In Rivals and Champions, a misplaced ball can quickly prompt a counterattack. EA has announced no broad rebalance; its data shows fewer through passes and more driven passes.

AI: attacking movement and defending

Players say AI attackers fail to find space near the penalty area. EA plans to improve supporting runs and offside awareness.

Some feel defensive AI gives too little help tracking runners; others say attackers win the ball too easily. EA is reviewing both complaints and tackles that rebound straight to opponents.

Mode-specific and technical complaints

Career Mode users reported excessive transfer requests and competing offers, adjusted in updates v1.0.3 and v1.0.4. Dynamic OVR and stamina remain debated.

Champions matchmaking was adjusted on October 9. There were improvements made to The Grounds, though Kickabouts can be hard to start with too few players.

Players question shoulder challenges between players with different physical attributes, saying outcomes can feel inconsistent. EA is studying collisions rather than promising a full adjustment. The developers are looking at specific shot accuracy and goalkeeper positioning.

Match data indicates players are finishing more efficiently, but EA has not announced a general shooting reduction. A complaint about one animation or angle is not proof of a wider fault.

PC players report input delay, crashes and uneven performance; EA has not confirmed a universal issue.

What the update covers

Title Update v1.2.0 targets fullback positioning, attacking AI, offside awareness, kick-off defensive depth and loose-ball switching. General L1/LB and right-stick switching, passing, 95 Depth, collisions, shooting, goalkeeper balance and PC performance are not confirmed for that patch.

The complaints are at different stages: some launch problems have been adjusted, several gameplay changes are planned, and other concerns still need investigation.

Will the patch make EA Sports FC 27 players completely happy? Time will tell…