Season Review · September 8, 2026
Churn Red: Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Churn Red, as the club faced a tough campaign in division 7. Finishing in 7th place out of the league's 25 teams, the Red struggled to find consistency throughout the season. Their goal difference of -22 highlights the defensive struggles that plagued the team, with goals conceded outpacing goals scored by a significant margin. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience, managing to secure 8 wins and 2 draws, but ultimately falling short in their quest for higher league standing.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
7th
Points
26
Record
8-2-12
GD
-22
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
7th
Points
26
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Khadim Diakhate
LM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Khadim Diakhate
LM
7 goals
Top assists
Pedro Guzman
RCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P46
- Scoring
- 46
- P54
- Defence
- 68
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P58
- Goal difference
- -22
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-2-12
Wins
8
36%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-22 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 Churn Red, as the club faced a tough campaign in division 7. Finishing in 7th place out of the league's 25 teams, the Red struggled to find consistency throughout the season. Their goal difference of -22 highlights the defensive struggles that plagued the team, with goals conceded outpacing goals scored by a significant margin. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience, managing to secure 8 wins and 2 draws, but ultimately falling short in their quest for higher league standing.
A fun fact from this season is the club's goal difference of -22, which underscores the defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. The season was marked by moments of effort and perseverance, but the gaps at the back and inconsistent results kept them from climbing higher in the standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 46 goals across the season
- Secured 8 wins despite challenges
- Achieved 2 draws, showing some resilience
- Conceded 68 goals, reflecting defensive struggles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Churn Red's season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the goal difference of -22 and the 68 goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and consistency could help turn more of those hard-fought matches into wins. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency would provide a much-needed boost in securing higher league positions.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult journey for Churn Red, characterized by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. While the team managed to secure a respectable number of wins, their negative goal difference and league position highlight the need for strategic improvements. Strengths include their resilience and goal-scoring efforts, but addressing defensive frailties and boosting overall consistency will be crucial for future success.