Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hareter Rovers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Hareter Rovers' journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a campaign filled with resilience and learning. Finishing in 6th place, the club managed to secure a respectable position despite a challenging run that saw more losses than wins. The season's fun fact highlights that it was "A season of football with its own unique story," and indeed, every match contributed to a narrative of growth and perseverance for the Rovers.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
28
Record
8-4-10
GD
-4
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
6th
Points
28
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
11 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P54
- Scoring
- 32
- P58
- Defence
- 36
- P71
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P67
- Goal difference
- -4
- P63
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
8-4-10
Wins
8
36%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-4 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
Hareter Rovers' journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a campaign filled with resilience and learning. Finishing in 6th place, the club managed to secure a respectable position despite a challenging run that saw more losses than wins. The season's fun fact highlights that it was "A season of football with its own unique story," and indeed, every match contributed to a narrative of growth and perseverance for the Rovers.
Throughout the season, Hareter Rovers demonstrated moments of promise but also faced hurdles that kept them from climbing higher in the standings. Their goal tally of 32, coupled with a goals against of 36, reflects a team that was competitive but occasionally vulnerable at the back. The season's story is one of steady effort and the pursuit of improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 32 goals across the season
- Conceded 36 goals, showing defensive resilience at times
- Achieved 4 draws, showcasing competitive spirit
- Maintained a top-half league position (6th) in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Hareter Rovers faced a tough season with 10 losses, which impacted their overall standing. Improving defensive consistency and converting more scoring opportunities could help turn narrow losses into wins. Building on their ability to draw matches and securing more victories would be key to climbing the table in future campaigns.
Season Rating:(Below Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hareter Rovers' Season 22 was a chapter of perseverance amid challenges. Their ability to score goals and compete in most matches is a foundation to build upon. However, the team needs to address defensive lapses and capitalize on scoring chances to improve their league position. With continued effort and strategic adjustments, the Rovers can aim for a more successful campaign next season.