Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hillst Roys: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Hillst Roys faced a challenging campaign in Season 22, competing in Division 8. The team managed to secure 5 wins, 6 draws, and suffered 11 losses, finishing the season in 9th place. The season's fun fact reveals a goal difference of -21, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the team throughout the year. Despite some moments of resilience, the Roys found it difficult to contain opponents and convert scoring opportunities, which ultimately impacted their league standing.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
21
Record
5-6-11
GD
-21
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
21
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
7 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
- 21
- P29
- Scoring
- 28
- P33
- Defence
- 49
- P25
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P29
- Goal difference
- -21
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-6-11
Wins
5
23%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-21 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
Hillst Roys faced a challenging campaign in Season 22, competing in Division 8. The team managed to secure 5 wins, 6 draws, and suffered 11 losses, finishing the season in 9th place. The season's fun fact reveals a goal difference of -21, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the team throughout the year. Despite some moments of resilience, the Roys found it difficult to contain opponents and convert scoring opportunities, which ultimately impacted their league standing.
This season was marked by a tough defensive record, with only 28 goals scored against 49 conceded. The team’s efforts were commendable at times, but inconsistency and defensive lapses prevented a more successful campaign. The overall performance reflects a season of learning and growth, with room for significant improvement ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 28 goals across the season
- Achieved 6 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Conceded 49 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Finished 9th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s defensive record was a significant hurdle this season, with 49 goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and consistency could help turn draws into wins and reduce losses. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency would bolster the team's chances of climbing higher in the standings.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hillst Roys' Season 22 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and a final league position of 9th. The team showed resilience with a fair number of draws but needs to address defensive vulnerabilities and goal-scoring opportunities to improve future performances. With focused improvements, the Roys can aim for a more competitive season ahead.