Season Review · September 8, 2026
Lishorn Rovers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Lishorn Rovers' Season 22 in Division 8 proved to be a solid campaign, finishing in 5th place with a commendable points tally of 39. The team displayed resilience and consistency throughout the season, securing 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +4 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting a balanced and effective approach at both ends of the pitch.
Finished
5th
Points
39
Record
12-3-7
GD
+4
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
5th
Points
39
Win Rate
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
RW
13 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
RW
7 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P63
- Scoring
- 44
- P63
- Defence
- 40
- P63
- Clean sheets
- 8
- P63
- Goal difference
- +4
- P63
Campaign Record
12-3-7
Wins
12
55%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+4 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
Lishorn Rovers' Season 22 in Division 8 proved to be a solid campaign, finishing in 5th place with a commendable points tally of 39. The team displayed resilience and consistency throughout the season, securing 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +4 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting a balanced and effective approach at both ends of the pitch.
This season's performance underscores the Rovers' ability to compete effectively within their division, maintaining a steady presence in the upper half of the table. Their goal difference suggests a team capable of both offensive action and defensive solidity, setting a foundation for future growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-five finish in Division 8
- Scored 44 goals across the season
- Conceded only 40 goals, maintaining a positive goal difference
- Achieved 12 wins, demonstrating competitive consistency
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team performed well overall, the 7 losses indicate room for tightening defensive organization and perhaps converting more draws into wins. Improving consistency in away matches and capitalizing on scoring opportunities could elevate their league standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Lishorn Rovers' Season 22 was a commendable effort, marked by a positive goal difference and a top-five league finish. Their balanced approach and competitive spirit are clear strengths, providing a solid platform for future seasons. Focusing on reducing losses and enhancing goal-scoring efficiency could help push the team even higher in the standings next year.