Season Review · September 8, 2026
Earkippe: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Earkippe, as the team faced numerous hurdles throughout the campaign. Finishing in 11th place in division 7, the club struggled to find consistency and defensive stability. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -42, highlighting significant defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite some moments of promise, the team was often on the back foot, conceding far more goals than they scored.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
12
Record
3-3-16
GD
-42
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
11th
Points
12
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Norbert Fischer
LCM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Luis Pinto
RF
8 goals
Top assists
Norbert Fischer
LCM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P17
- Scoring
- 23
- P38
- Defence
- 65
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P13
- Goal difference
- -42
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
3-3-16
Wins
3
14%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-42 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 Earkippe, as the team faced numerous hurdles throughout the campaign. Finishing in 11th place in division 7, the club struggled to find consistency and defensive stability. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -42, highlighting significant defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite some moments of promise, the team was often on the back foot, conceding far more goals than they scored.
This season has been a tough learning experience for Earkippe, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and resilience. With only 3 wins and a total of 12 points, the club will be looking to regroup and build on the lessons learned to improve in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 23 goals across the season
- Managed 3 wins despite difficulties
- Secured 3 draws to add some stability
- Faced significant defensive challenges with a goal difference of -42
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Earkippe's season was marred by defensive issues, as evidenced by their goal difference of -42. The team needs to focus on defensive organization and consistency to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving match results and securing more wins will be essential for climbing the league table and building confidence for the future.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Earkippe's Season 22 was a difficult campaign marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. While the team showed resilience in securing a few wins and draws, the overall performance was hindered by conceding too many goals. Strengthening defensive solidity and gaining consistency will be crucial steps moving forward. This season serves as a foundation for learning and growth, with clear areas identified for future improvement.