Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bills-up Rovers: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Bills-up Rovers, as they faced a tough time in League 6 of Division 4. The team struggled to find consistency, ending the season with only 6 wins and suffering 16 defeats. Their goal-scoring efforts were limited, netting just 21 goals across the campaign, while their defensive frailties were exposed repeatedly, conceding a staggering 72 goals. This resulted in a goal difference of -51, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the hardships, the season offered valuable lessons and opportunities for growth moving forward.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
18
Record
6-0-16
GD
-51
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
10th
Points
18
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Diogo Rocha
RCM
6 contributions
Top scorer
Diogo Rocha
RCM
5 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
RCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P25
- Scoring
- 21
- P21
- Defence
- 72
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P21
- Goal difference
- -51
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-0-16
Wins
6
27%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-51 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview
Filed by
Gary Nano
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Bills-up Rovers, as they faced a tough time in League 6 of Division 4. The team struggled to find consistency, ending the season with only 6 wins and suffering 16 defeats. Their goal-scoring efforts were limited, netting just 21 goals across the campaign, while their defensive frailties were exposed repeatedly, conceding a staggering 72 goals. This resulted in a goal difference of -51, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the hardships, the season offered valuable lessons and opportunities for growth moving forward.
A fun fact from this season is the club’s goal difference of -51, which underscores the defensive challenges they faced. Such a significant goal deficit emphasizes the need for defensive organization and resilience in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded for this difficult season.
- The team experienced a tough run, but every setback provides a foundation for future improvement.
- The season served as a learning experience to address defensive vulnerabilities.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Bills-up Rovers moving forward should be addressing their defensive frailties, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and resilience will be crucial to climbing the league table and securing more positive results.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably a tough campaign for Bills-up Rovers, marked by defensive struggles and a lack of wins. The team showed resilience in facing adversity, but significant improvements are needed to compete more effectively in League 6. Strengths include the perseverance to endure a difficult season, while areas for growth center around defensive stability and goal-scoring consistency. With focused efforts on these aspects, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced season ahead.