Season Review · September 8, 2026
Faven Rovers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Faven Rovers' Season 22 was a journey marked by resilience and steady effort in the challenging waters of Division 8. Finishing in 7th place out of the league's teams, the Rovers managed to secure a balanced record of 8 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, as each match contributed to a narrative of perseverance and incremental progress. Despite a modest goal tally of 27 and conceding 34, the team demonstrated competitive spirit throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
31
Record
8-7-7
GD
-7
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
7th
Points
31
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
12 goals
Top assists
Seungwoo Jeong
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P54
- Scoring
- 27
- P33
- Defence
- 34
- P71
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P46
- Goal difference
- -7
- P46
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
8-7-7
Wins
8
36%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
-7 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Faven Rovers' Season 22 was a journey marked by resilience and steady effort in the challenging waters of Division 8. Finishing in 7th place out of the league's teams, the Rovers managed to secure a balanced record of 8 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, as each match contributed to a narrative of perseverance and incremental progress. Despite a modest goal tally of 27 and conceding 34, the team demonstrated competitive spirit throughout the campaign.
This season's performance highlights the importance of consistency, as the Rovers navigated the league with a mixture of tight matches and hard-fought draws. While the overall record did not propel them into the upper echelons of the table, it laid a foundation for future growth and development within the division.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 27 goals across the season
- Conceded 34 goals, showcasing defensive resilience
- Achieved 7 draws, reflecting competitive spirit in tight contests
- Maintained a steady pace with an almost equal number of wins and losses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Faven Rovers finished with a balanced record but struggled to convert their efforts into a higher league position. The team could benefit from tightening defensive organization to reduce goals against and improving attacking efficiency to boost goal tally. Addressing these areas could help climb the table in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Faven Rovers' Season 22 was a season of steady participation and resilience, finishing 7th with a balanced record. The team showed resilience in close matches and maintained a consistent performance level. However, to elevate their standing, improvements in both attack and defense are necessary. With targeted development, the Rovers can aim for a more competitive edge in the next season.