Season Review · September 8, 2026
Dawkinstburbor: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season Overview:
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
20
Record
6-2-14
GD
-53
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
8th
Points
20
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-1-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Rainer Müller
RM
6 contributions
Top scorer
Rainer Müller
RM
4 goals
Top assists
Khadim Diakhate
LM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P38
- Scoring
- 22
- P25
- Defence
- 75
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P21
- Goal difference
- -53
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-2-14
Wins
6
27%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-53 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 Overview: Season 22 was a challenging journey for Dawkinstburbor, marked by a tough fight in Division 6, League 7. The team struggled defensively, as reflected by the staggering goal difference of -53, highlighting ongoing defensive issues throughout the campaign. Despite their efforts, the team managed only 6 wins, 2 draws, and suffered 14 losses, finishing in 8th place. The fun fact of the season is the significant defensive struggles, which heavily impacted their overall performance and standing.
This season served as a valuable learning experience, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and consistency. While the team found the net 22 times, their inability to prevent goals was a key factor in their lower league position. With a focus on growth and development, Dawkinstburbor aims to address these issues in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 22 goals across the season
- Demonstrated resilience in some matches despite overall struggles
- Gained valuable experience for future improvement
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Dawkinstburbor moving forward should be strengthening the defensive line to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving consistency in matches and converting more scoring opportunities could also help climb the league table. Addressing these areas will be crucial for better results in the next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Dawkinstburbor, with significant defensive struggles and a final position of 8th in their division. The team showed resilience but needs to focus on defensive organization and consistency to turn performances around. With targeted improvements, there is potential for growth and better results in the future.