Season Review · September 8, 2026
Kirfiel Rangers: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Kirfiel Rangers faced a challenging Season 22 in division 5, finishing in 10th place with only 2 wins, 2 draws, and a staggering 18 losses. The season was marked by significant defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -90—their goals conceded far outstripped their goals scored, which totaled just 9. This dire defensive record contributed heavily to their low points tally of only 8, making it a tough campaign for the club.
Finished
10th
Points
8
Record
2-2-18
GD
-90
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
10th
Points
8
Win Rate
9%
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
Michel Lemoine
RCM
4 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
3 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 8
- P21
- Scoring
- 9
- P21
- Defence
- 99
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 0
- P8
- Goal difference
- -90
- P13
Campaign Record
2-2-18
Wins
2
9%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-90 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
Kirfiel Rangers faced a challenging Season 22 in division 5, finishing in 10th place with only 2 wins, 2 draws, and a staggering 18 losses. The season was marked by significant defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -90—their goals conceded far outstripped their goals scored, which totaled just 9. This dire defensive record contributed heavily to their low points tally of only 8, making it a tough campaign for the club.
A fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -90, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the hardships, this season provides a valuable learning experience and a foundation to build upon for future improvement. The team will need to focus on defensive organization and resilience to turn their fortunes around.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded; season was predominantly difficult with few positives.
- The team managed to secure 2 wins and 2 draws, showing resilience in limited moments.
- The season's main highlight is the perseverance shown despite the heavy defeats.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus must be on defensive solidity, as evidenced by the goals conceded tally. Improving defensive organization and reducing the number of goals against will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities and efficiency could help turn narrow losses into draws or wins, boosting the points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kirfiel Rangers' Season 22 was undeniably tough, with significant defensive issues and limited offensive output. The team’s main strengths lie in their resilience and willingness to compete, but they must address their defensive vulnerabilities and improve goal-scoring to progress. This season serves as a foundation for learning and growth, with clear areas identified for future development.