Season Review · September 8, 2026
Clandover Rovers: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter in Clandover Rovers' history. Competing in division 6, league 25, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the season, culminating in a final standing of 9th place. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in the staggering goal difference of -74, with the team conceding 87 goals while managing only 13 goals for. The fun fact of this campaign is that Clandover Rovers endured a goal difference of -74, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued their efforts on the pitch.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
11
Record
3-2-17
GD
-74
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
9th
Points
11
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 11
- P29
- Scoring
- 13
- P29
- Defence
- 87
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P25
- Goal difference
- -74
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
3-2-17
Wins
3
14%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-74 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 in Clandover Rovers' history. Competing in division 6, league 25, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the season, culminating in a final standing of 9th place. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in the staggering goal difference of -74, with the team conceding 87 goals while managing only 13 goals for. The fun fact of this campaign is that Clandover Rovers endured a goal difference of -74, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued their efforts on the pitch.
Despite the difficulties, the season offered valuable lessons. The team recorded only 3 wins, with 2 draws and 17 losses, accumulating a total of 11 points. This season was a tough learning experience, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and consistency to climb the league table in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Limited goal-scoring with only 13 goals scored
- Managed to secure 3 wins despite overall struggles
- Achieved 2 draws, showing some resilience
- Conceded a high number of goals, indicating defensive vulnerabilities
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Clandover Rovers need to focus on strengthening their defensive organization to reduce the high number of goals conceded. Improving goal-scoring efficiency and consistency across matches will be crucial for climbing the league table and securing more positive results.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Clandover Rovers, characterized by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team showed resilience in some matches but ultimately finished near the bottom of the table. Strengthening the defense and increasing goal-scoring will be essential for future success. This season serves as a foundation for learning and growth, with clear areas identified for improvement moving forward.