Season Review · September 8, 2026
King: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for King, as they navigated a tough campaign in Division 2. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only a single win throughout the season. Their defensive frailties were glaring, with a goals against tally of 83, highlighting significant issues at the back. The season's fun fact underscores this, as the team finished with a goal difference of -79, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite the hardships, the season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
4
Record
1-1-20
GD
-79
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
12th
Points
4
Win Rate
5%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-5-1-DM
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
CF
3 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
CF
3 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
LM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 4
- P8
- Scoring
- 4
- P13
- Defence
- 83
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P8
- Goal difference
- -79
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
1-1-20
Wins
1
5%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-79 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 King, as they navigated a tough campaign in Division 2. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only a single win throughout the season. Their defensive frailties were glaring, with a goals against tally of 83, highlighting significant issues at the back. The season's fun fact underscores this, as the team finished with a goal difference of -79, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite the hardships, the season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
While the results were disappointing, the experience gained during this season could serve as a catalyst for improvement. The club will need to address defensive vulnerabilities and work on creating more goal-scoring opportunities to turn their fortunes around in upcoming seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Only 1 win recorded this season
- Total goals scored: 4
- Goals conceded: 83
- Finished 12th in the league
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
King's season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by the high goals against tally and the negative goal difference. Improving defensive organization and consistency will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output and securing more wins are essential steps toward climbing the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
King's Season 22 was undeniably difficult, marked by a poor win record and significant defensive issues. The team’s main strengths lie in the resilience to endure a tough campaign, but the glaring weaknesses in defense and attack need urgent attention. With focused improvements, the club can aim for better results in the next season.