Season Review · April 24, 2026
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
Faket Albion's Season 17 was a remarkable journey through Division 8, culminating in a well-deserved second-place finish that secured promotion. The team demonstrated a formidable defensive record and an impressive goal difference of +44—among the best in Division 8—highlighting their balanced approach and attacking prowess. Their consistent performance across the league saw them rack up 15 wins, 3 draws, and only 4 losses, reflecting a resilient and competitive squad.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
2nd
Points
48
Record
15-3-4
GD
+44
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
2nd
Points
48
Win Rate
68%
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
Manuel Gonzalez
AM
17 contributions
Top scorer
Manuel Gonzalez
AM
10 goals
Top assists
Manuel Gonzalez
AM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 48
- P88
- Scoring
- 75
- P88
- Defence
- 31
- P88
- Goal difference
- +44
- P88
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
15-3-4
Wins
15
68%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
4
18%
Attack · Defence
+44 GD
Goal Contributions
Manuel Gonzalez
AM · 10G · 7A
17
Emmanuel Kouassi
CF · 8G
8
Michel Pelletier
RW · 7G
7
Bert Schepers
CM · 3G · 5A
8
Tomas Reyes
CM · 3G · 4A
7
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
Faket Albion's Season 17 was a remarkable journey through Division 8, culminating in a well-deserved second-place finish that secured promotion. The team demonstrated a formidable defensive record and an impressive goal difference of +44—among the best in Division 8—highlighting their balanced approach and attacking prowess. Their consistent performance across the league saw them rack up 15 wins, 3 draws, and only 4 losses, reflecting a resilient and competitive squad.
A fun fact about this season is their goal difference of +44, which stands out as one of the best in their division, underscoring their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. This achievement not only highlights their dominance but also sets a strong foundation for their upcoming challenges in higher tiers.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to a higher division, marking a significant milestone
- Scored 75 goals, showcasing attacking strength
- Conceded only 31 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Key players contributed in multiple ways, with top performers maintaining consistency
- Achieved a very good season rating, reflecting overall excellence
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Faket Albion’s season was highly successful, there is room for growth in consistency, especially in away fixtures where maintaining their defensive solidity and goal-scoring efficiency could be crucial in higher divisions. Additionally, expanding squad depth and rotation options will be vital to sustain performance levels across a more demanding schedule.
Season Rating:(Very Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Faket Albion’s Season 17 was a standout campaign characterized by a strong attacking record, a solid defensive foundation, and a cohesive team effort. Their ability to combine offensive flair with defensive resilience earned them their promotion and set the stage for future success. Moving forward, focusing on squad depth and consistency will be key to establishing themselves as a formidable force in higher divisions. Overall, a very good season that has laid a robust groundwork for the seasons to come.