Season Review · July 28, 2025
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Fakhea Albion's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one. Competing in Division 7 of the league system, the team faced numerous hurdles, finishing in 10th place with only 3 wins, 1 draw, and a staggering 18 losses. The season's fun fact highlights the defensive struggles faced throughout: a goal difference of -73, reflecting significant issues at the back. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a fighting spirit, with players contributing in various roles and gaining valuable experience for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
10
Record
3-1-18
GD
-73
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
10
Win Rate
14%
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-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Hiroyuki Okino
LCM
6 contributions
Top scorer
Hiroyuki Okino
LCM
4 goals
Top assists
Hiroyuki Okino
LCM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 10
- P21
- Scoring
- 18
- P13
- Defence
- 91
- P13
- Goal difference
- -73
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-1-18
Wins
3
14%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-73 GD
Goal Contributions
Hiroyuki Okino
Player · 4G · 2A
6
Andrew Harris
Player · 1G
1
Fernando Chaves
Player · 1G
1
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
Fakhea Albion's 11th season in the league was undoubtedly a challenging one. Competing in Division 7 of the league system, the team faced numerous hurdles, finishing in 10th place with only 3 wins, 1 draw, and a staggering 18 losses. The season's fun fact highlights the defensive struggles faced throughout: a goal difference of -73, reflecting significant issues at the back. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a fighting spirit, with players contributing in various roles and gaining valuable experience for future campaigns.
This season served as a crucial learning curve for Fakhea Albion, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and consistency. While the results were disappointing, the team’s efforts in attack, with 18 goals scored, indicate potential that can be harnessed with strategic improvements and squad development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Hiroyuki Okino netted 4 goals, contributing significantly to the attack
- Consistent appearances from key players like Hiroyuki Okino, Andrew Harris, and Fernando Chaves
- Gained valuable experience and lessons to build upon for next season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization and discipline need urgent attention, as evidenced by the massive goal difference. Improving defensive cohesion, reducing individual errors, and perhaps strengthening the backline could turn the tide in future seasons. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and creating more scoring opportunities would help improve overall results.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Fakhea Albion's season was marked by significant challenges, particularly defensively, but also by the resilience and effort of its players. The team demonstrated a willingness to contribute and learn, laying the groundwork for future improvement. Focused work on defensive stability and attacking efficiency will be essential moving forward. With strategic adjustments, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign next season.