Season Review · September 8, 2026
Faidcombord: Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Faidcombord's Season 22 was a challenging campaign, marked by defensive struggles and a tough battle in the league. Finishing in 9th place in division 7, the club faced significant hurdles, with a total of 15 losses that underscored their difficulties on the pitch. The season's fun fact highlights a goal difference of -32, reflecting the defensive issues that plagued the team throughout the year. Despite their efforts, Faidcombord found it hard to turn matches in their favor, often conceding more goals than they scored.
Gary's mark
3/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
21
Record
7-0-15
GD
-32
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
9th
Points
21
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-1-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Giorgi Bairamov
RCF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Giorgi Bairamov
RCF
6 goals
Top assists
Umaro Inoue
LM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 21
- P29
- Scoring
- 33
- P29
- Defence
- 65
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P42
- Goal difference
- -32
- P21
3/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-0-15
Wins
7
32%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-32 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
Faidcombord's Season 22 was a challenging campaign, marked by defensive struggles and a tough battle in the league. Finishing in 9th place in division 7, the club faced significant hurdles, with a total of 15 losses that underscored their difficulties on the pitch. The season's fun fact highlights a goal difference of -32, reflecting the defensive issues that plagued the team throughout the year. Despite their efforts, Faidcombord found it hard to turn matches in their favor, often conceding more goals than they scored.
This season was a test of resilience for the club, as they fought to stay competitive in a tough division. The lack of draws and the high number of losses made it clear that consistency was a challenge, but the team continued to push forward in the face of adversity.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 33 goals across the season
- Faced 65 goals against, indicating defensive struggles
- Maintained fighting spirit despite setbacks
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Faidcombord's season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the goal difference of -32 and the high number of losses. Improving defensive organization and consistency could help turn close matches into points and bolster overall results.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Faidcombord's Season 22 was a difficult journey marked by defensive struggles and a tough league position. While the team showed resilience with 7 wins, their inability to secure draws and the high number of losses highlight areas needing significant improvement. Strengths include their fighting spirit and goal-scoring efforts, but addressing defensive frailties will be crucial for future success.