Season Review · September 8, 2026
Horth: Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Horth, as the club faced significant hurdles in their division. Finishing in 8th place in Division 6, League 9, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. Their goal difference of -29 highlights the defensive struggles that plagued them, with more goals conceded than scored, making it difficult to climb the standings. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience, securing 8 wins and a single draw, but ultimately falling short in their quest for a higher position.
Gary's mark
3/5
Below Average
Finished
8th
Points
25
Record
8-1-13
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
25
Win Rate
36%
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 Andrade
AM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Andrade
AM
10 goals
Top assists
Omar Arroyo
LCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 25
- P38
- Scoring
- 38
- P46
- Defence
- 67
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P33
- Goal difference
- -29
- P21
3/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-1-13
Wins
8
36%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
13
59%
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
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Horth, as the club faced significant hurdles in their division. Finishing in 8th place in Division 6, League 9, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. Their goal difference of -29 highlights the defensive struggles that plagued them, with more goals conceded than scored, making it difficult to climb the standings. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience, securing 8 wins and a single draw, but ultimately falling short in their quest for a higher position.
A fun fact from this season is the notable goal difference of -29, which underscores the defensive struggles that persisted throughout the campaign. This season was marked by battles on the pitch, with the team fighting hard but often falling short defensively against opponents.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 38 goals across the season
- Secured 8 wins despite difficulties
- Only 1 draw, indicating a lack of consistency
- Showed resilience in a tough division
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Horth's season was marked by defensive vulnerabilities, as reflected in their goal difference of -29. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded will be crucial for better results in the next campaign. Additionally, increasing consistency in performance could help secure more points and climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough journey for Horth, with the team battling against the odds in a difficult division. Their strengths lay in their fighting spirit and ability to secure wins, but defensive frailties and inconsistency hindered their overall progress. Focusing on defensive solidity and maintaining consistency will be key to improving in future seasons.