Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ivyburn: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
In Season 22, Ivyburn demonstrated a solid and dependable campaign in Division 6, finishing comfortably in 5th place. The team showcased resilience and consistency, securing 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +18 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive capability and defensive solidity. This balanced approach contributed significantly to their respectable league position and overall performance.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
36
Record
11-3-8
GD
+18
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
5th
Points
36
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-4-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Miroslav Duvnjak
CF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Miroslav Duvnjak
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Idrissa Kone
RCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 36
- P63
- Scoring
- 50
- P54
- Defence
- 32
- P63
- Clean sheets
- 9
- P54
- Goal difference
- +18
- P63
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-3-8
Wins
11
50%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+18 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
In Season 22, Ivyburn demonstrated a solid and dependable campaign in Division 6, finishing comfortably in 5th place. The team showcased resilience and consistency, securing 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +18 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive capability and defensive solidity. This balanced approach contributed significantly to their respectable league position and overall performance.
Throughout the season, Ivyburn maintained a steady presence on the pitch, with a focus on reliable football that kept them competitive in their division. While they did not challenge for the top spot, their results reflect a team capable of both scoring and defending effectively, setting a foundation for future growth and success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +18, indicating balanced attacking and defensive efforts
- Scored 50 goals across the season, showcasing offensive potency
- Secured 11 wins, demonstrating consistency and competitive spirit
- Conceded only 32 goals, reflecting defensive resilience
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Ivyburn's season was marked by a positive goal difference and a solid league position, there remains room for growth. Reducing losses and converting draws into wins could elevate their standing further. Enhancing consistency and perhaps sharpening their attacking efficiency could help push higher up the division table in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ivyburn's Season 22 was a commendable effort characterized by reliable football and a positive goal difference. Their balanced approach and steady results laid a strong foundation for future development. Moving forward, focusing on minimizing defeats and capitalizing on scoring opportunities could propel them even higher. Overall, a season of dependable performance with promising potential for growth.