Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hedge Albion: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Hedge Albion, as they navigated the complexities of Division 4 in League 6. Finishing in 9th place with only 6 wins, the club faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -33, highlighting persistent defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite their efforts, the team struggled to find consistency, and their record reflects a tough season marked by defensive vulnerabilities and offensive struggles.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
18
Record
6-0-16
GD
-33
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
18
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Hinata Matsuki
CF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Hinata Matsuki
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Paolo Monti
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P25
- Scoring
- 29
- P29
- Defence
- 62
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P38
- Goal difference
- -33
- P38
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-0-16
Wins
6
27%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-33 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
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Hedge Albion, as they navigated the complexities of Division 4 in League 6. Finishing in 9th place with only 6 wins, the club faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -33, highlighting persistent defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite their efforts, the team struggled to find consistency, and their record reflects a tough season marked by defensive vulnerabilities and offensive struggles.
This season served as a crucial learning period for Hedge Albion, providing valuable insights into areas needing improvement. The club's resilience will be tested in the upcoming season as they aim to address their defensive frailties and build a more balanced squad capable of competing more effectively in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded due to the overall poor performance this season.
- The team managed to secure 6 wins, demonstrating moments of resilience despite overall struggles.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Hedge Albion's season was marred by defensive issues, as evidenced by their goal difference of -33. The team needs to focus on tightening their backline and reducing the number of goals conceded. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and securing at least some draws could help improve their league standing and overall points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Hedge Albion, characterized by defensive struggles and a lack of consistency. While the team showed resilience in securing some victories, their overall record highlights the need for significant improvements, particularly in defense and goal-scoring. With targeted efforts to address these issues, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced season ahead.