Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hownhope Town: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be an incredibly challenging chapter for Hownhope Town, as they navigated the complexities of Division 6 with limited success. The team managed only a single victory, two draws, and suffered 19 defeats throughout the campaign. Their goal-scoring efforts were minimal, netting just 4 goals, while their defensive record was notably poor, conceding 88 goals. This resulted in a staggering goal difference of -84, highlighting significant defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the hardships, this season serves as a crucial learning experience, providing the foundation for future improvements.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
5
Record
1-2-19
GD
-84
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
5
Win Rate
5%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Michel Lemoine
LM
3 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
2 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
LM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 5
- P4
- Scoring
- 4
- P8
- Defence
- 88
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P17
- Goal difference
- -84
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
1-2-19
Wins
1
5%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
19
86%
Attack · Defence
-84 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 incredibly challenging chapter for Hownhope Town, as they navigated the complexities of Division 6 with limited success. The team managed only a single victory, two draws, and suffered 19 defeats throughout the campaign. Their goal-scoring efforts were minimal, netting just 4 goals, while their defensive record was notably poor, conceding 88 goals. This resulted in a staggering goal difference of -84, highlighting significant defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the hardships, this season serves as a crucial learning experience, providing the foundation for future improvements.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -84, underscoring the defensive struggles that plagued the team. Such a stark statistic emphasizes the need for a strategic overhaul and resilience-building for the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded due to the overall poor performance this season.
- The team faced tough opposition, reflected in the high number of losses.
- A season to learn from and improve for the future.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s primary focus should be on defensive organization and goal-scoring efficiency. With only 4 goals scored and 88 conceded, addressing defensive lapses and creating more attacking opportunities are essential steps forward.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably difficult for Hownhope Town, marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team finished 12th with just 5 points, highlighting the need for significant improvements across all areas. Strengths are hard to identify given the overall record, but this season provides a valuable foundation to build upon. Focusing on defensive solidity and attacking creativity will be key to turning the tide in future campaigns.