Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Season 17 marked a pivotal chapter in Fainstbort’s ongoing development within the competitive landscape of Division 8. Finishing in 5th place with 39 points, the team demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline, securing 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses. An impressive aspect of their campaign was their goal difference of +25, among the best in Division 8, highlighting both their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This strong goal difference underscores the team’s ability to control matches and build a solid foundation for future seasons.
Gary's mark
4/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
39
Record
12-3-7
GD
+25
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
3-4-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Mohammed Okafor
LCF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Mohammed Okafor
LCF
10 goals
Top assists
Christopher Buchan
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P63
- Scoring
- 54
- P71
- Defence
- 29
- P79
- Goal difference
- +25
- P79
4/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
12-3-7
Wins
12
55%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+25 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
Season 17 marked a pivotal chapter in Fainstbort’s ongoing development within the competitive landscape of Division 8. Finishing in 5th place with 39 points, the team demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline, securing 12 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses. An impressive aspect of their campaign was their goal difference of +25, among the best in Division 8, highlighting both their offensive potency and defensive solidity. This strong goal difference underscores the team’s ability to control matches and build a solid foundation for future seasons.
This season’s fun fact reveals that Fainstbort’s goal difference of +25 ranks among the best in their division, a testament to their balanced approach and effective squad management. The team’s strategic focus on both attack and defense has set the stage for sustained growth and competitiveness in upcoming campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +25, one of the best in Division 8
- Top scorer Mohammed Okafor netted 10 goals, showcasing clinical finishing
- Strong team cohesion with multiple players contributing goals and assists
- Defensive record of only 29 goals conceded, reflecting disciplined backline play
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Fainstbort’s season was marked by solid performances and a commendable goal difference, there is room to enhance consistency in away fixtures and tighten defensive lapses that occasionally led to conceding goals. Developing squad depth and integrating emerging talents could further elevate their league standing in future seasons.
Season Rating:(Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Fainstbort’s Season 17 was a successful foundation-building campaign, characterized by a robust goal difference and a cohesive team effort. Their disciplined defense and versatile attacking options have set a promising trajectory for the club’s future. To push higher up the table, focusing on away game consistency and squad depth will be crucial. Overall, a commendable season that lays the groundwork for sustained success.