Season Review · September 8, 2026
Harch Albion: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be an extremely challenging chapter for Harch Albion. Competing in division 5 of league 6, the team faced a tough battle throughout the campaign, culminating in a final position of 12th. The season's fun fact highlights the defensive struggles that plagued the team, as evidenced by a staggering goal difference of -90. Despite the hardships, the club's perseverance in the face of adversity offers a foundation to build upon for future seasons.
Gary's mark
2/5
Poor
Finished
12th
Points
2
Record
0-2-20
GD
-90
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
2
Win Rate
0%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Branko Bartolić
LW
3 contributions
Top scorer
Branko Bartolić
LW
1 goals
Top assists
Branko Bartolić
LW
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 2
- P4
- Scoring
- 5
- P4
- Defence
- 95
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P13
- Goal difference
- -90
- P13
2/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
0-2-20
Wins
0
0%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-90 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 an extremely challenging chapter for Harch Albion. Competing in division 5 of league 6, the team faced a tough battle throughout the campaign, culminating in a final position of 12th. The season's fun fact highlights the defensive struggles that plagued the team, as evidenced by a staggering goal difference of -90. Despite the hardships, the club's perseverance in the face of adversity offers a foundation to build upon for future seasons.
Throughout the season, Harch Albion managed only 2 points from 22 matches, with no wins recorded. The team drew twice but suffered 20 defeats, highlighting the need for significant improvements on both ends of the pitch. The season's results serve as a stark reminder of the areas requiring urgent attention and development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goals scored: 5
- Goals conceded: 95
- Goal difference: -90
- Final league position: 12th
- Drawn matches: 2
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The most pressing issue for Harch Albion remains their defensive resilience, as evidenced by conceding 95 goals across the season. Coupled with a lack of wins and only two points accumulated, the team must focus on tightening their defensive organization and creating more goal-scoring opportunities to turn draws into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably difficult for Harch Albion, marked by defensive struggles and a lack of victories. The team’s goal difference of -90 underscores the need for a comprehensive overhaul in defensive tactics and squad cohesion. While the season served as a tough learning experience, it also highlights the urgent areas for improvement to ensure better performances in the seasons ahead. With targeted adjustments, the club can aim to transform these hardships into a foundation for future success.