1-1-8 noun1 •(disapproving, historical) A football formation with 1 defender, 1 midfielder and 8 strikers sometimes played in the 19th and early 20th centuries, now a derogatory reference to a team with poor defence.England went even further, playing 1-1-8 (eight forwards), but crowded goalmouths saw the game end 0-0. — 2010
