Season Review · September 8, 2026
Holeverer: Struggling season - Battling against the odds
The 22nd season for Holeverer was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight to stay competitive in the league. Finishing in 8th place in Division 2, the club faced a difficult path, ending the season with a goal difference of -29—highlighting the defensive issues that plagued their campaign. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience, but the overall results reflected a season of battles and unmet expectations.
Gary's mark
3/5
Below Average
Finished
8th
Points
24
Record
8-0-14
GD
-29
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
8th
Points
24
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-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Hyunseung Chwe
CF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Hyunseung Chwe
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
RWB
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P33
- Scoring
- 45
- P46
- Defence
- 74
- P42
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P29
- Goal difference
- -29
- P46
3/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-0-14
Wins
8
36%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-29 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
The 22nd season for Holeverer was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight to stay competitive in the league. Finishing in 8th place in Division 2, the club faced a difficult path, ending the season with a goal difference of -29—highlighting the defensive issues that plagued their campaign. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience, but the overall results reflected a season of battles and unmet expectations.
A fun fact from this season reveals the extent of their defensive struggles: the team conceded 74 goals, a clear indicator of the defensive vulnerabilities that impacted their overall performance. With no draws recorded, the team’s results were predominantly losses, underscoring the need for strategic adjustments moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 45 goals in the league
- Achieved a positive goal tally despite overall struggles
- Demonstrated resilience in a tough division
- Faced significant defensive challenges throughout the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement lies in defensive organization and consistency, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded. Addressing these defensive lapses and possibly refining tactical approaches could help turn losses into more competitive results in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
The 22nd season for Holeverer was marked by significant defensive struggles and a tough league campaign, culminating in an 8th place finish. While the team managed to score a respectable number of goals, their defensive frailty was a major obstacle. Strengths include their resilience and goal-scoring efforts, but addressing defensive vulnerabilities will be crucial for future success. The season serves as a foundation to build upon with strategic improvements and renewed focus on defensive solidity.