Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hare Rovers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Hare Rovers in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place with 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, the club struggled to find consistency on the pitch. The team scored 28 goals but conceded a troubling 51, resulting in a goal difference of -23 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. Interestingly, Hare Rovers' goal difference was the most notable fun fact of the season, highlighting the defensive issues that hampered their overall performance.
Finished
8th
Points
28
Record
8-4-10
GD
-23
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
8th
Points
28
Win Rate
36%
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
Philippe Robert
CF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P38
- Scoring
- 28
- P38
- Defence
- 51
- P8
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P75
- Goal difference
- -23
- P29
Campaign Record
8-4-10
Wins
8
36%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-23 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 campaign for Hare Rovers in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place with 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, the club struggled to find consistency on the pitch. The team scored 28 goals but conceded a troubling 51, resulting in a goal difference of -23 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. Interestingly, Hare Rovers' goal difference was the most notable fun fact of the season, highlighting the defensive issues that hampered their overall performance.
Despite the difficulties, the team managed to secure 28 points, reflecting some resilience in their campaign. The season was marked by moments of effort, but ultimately, the results fell short of higher ambitions in the league standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 28 goals across the season
- Achieved 4 draws, showing some resilience in tight matches
- Secured 8 wins despite defensive challenges
- Faced significant defensive struggles, conceding 51 goals
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Hare Rovers faced a tough season with a record of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses. The most glaring issue was their defensive record, conceding 51 goals and ending with a goal difference of -23. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals against will be crucial for better results in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult journey for Hare Rovers, marked primarily by defensive struggles that impacted their overall standing. While the team showed resilience with 8 wins and some competitive spirit, their goal difference and points tally reflect the need for significant improvements, especially defensively. Strengthening the backline and maintaining offensive efforts will be key to climbing higher in the division next season.