Season Review · September 8, 2026
Haings United: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Haings United's Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging journey in the fifth division, finishing in 10th place out of the league's 15 teams. The club faced significant defensive struggles, as evidenced by a staggering goal difference of -62, with only 20 goals scored against a formidable 82 conceded. This season's record reflects a tough campaign, marked by a mere 5 wins, 1 draw, and 16 losses, highlighting the need for strategic adjustments and resilience. Interestingly, despite the difficulties, the team showed moments of perseverance, but overall, it was a season that underscored the importance of defensive solidity and consistency.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
16
Record
5-1-16
GD
-62
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
10th
Points
16
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Moura
RW
7 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Moura
RW
4 goals
Top assists
Pedro Moura
RW
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 16
- P21
- Scoring
- 20
- P21
- Defence
- 82
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P21
- Goal difference
- -62
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-1-16
Wins
5
23%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-62 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
Haings United's Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging journey in the fifth division, finishing in 10th place out of the league's 15 teams. The club faced significant defensive struggles, as evidenced by a staggering goal difference of -62, with only 20 goals scored against a formidable 82 conceded. This season's record reflects a tough campaign, marked by a mere 5 wins, 1 draw, and 16 losses, highlighting the need for strategic adjustments and resilience. Interestingly, despite the difficulties, the team showed moments of perseverance, but overall, it was a season that underscored the importance of defensive solidity and consistency.
The fun fact for this season is the goal difference of -62, which underscores the defensive struggles throughout the campaign, making it a pivotal area for future improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 20 goals across the season
- Conceded 82 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Secured 1 draw in a tough league campaign
- Finished 10th in the league standings
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Haings United needs to focus on strengthening their defensive organization to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving consistency in performances and converting more goal-scoring opportunities could also help climb the league table. Addressing these areas could turn the season around in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Haings United, characterized by defensive struggles and a low points tally. While the team showed resilience at times, the overall performance indicates significant room for growth. Strengthening the defense and building consistency will be crucial for future success. This season serves as a valuable learning experience, setting the foundation for improvements ahead.