Season Review · September 8, 2026
Rishop's Lon: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Rishop's Lon, as the team struggled to find consistency across the division. Finishing in 10th place out of the league's standings, the club amassed only 4 wins, 2 draws, and 16 losses. The season was marked by defensive difficulties, with a goal difference of -27—the result of conceding 48 goals while scoring just 21. This stark imbalance highlights the defensive struggles that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Interestingly, despite the tough season, the club's overall effort and resilience remain a foundation to build upon for future seasons.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
14
Record
4-2-16
GD
-27
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
14
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Allan Carroll
CF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
AM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P21
- Scoring
- 21
- P13
- Defence
- 48
- P58
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P13
- Goal difference
- -27
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-2-16
Wins
4
18%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-27 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 chapter for Rishop's Lon, as the team struggled to find consistency across the division. Finishing in 10th place out of the league's standings, the club amassed only 4 wins, 2 draws, and 16 losses. The season was marked by defensive difficulties, with a goal difference of -27—the result of conceding 48 goals while scoring just 21. This stark imbalance highlights the defensive struggles that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Interestingly, despite the tough season, the club's overall effort and resilience remain a foundation to build upon for future seasons.
This season's fun fact underscores the defensive issues faced by Rishop's Lon, with a goal difference of -27, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles throughout the season. The team will need to address these issues if they aim to improve their league standing in the next campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Most wins: 4
- Goals scored: 21
- Goals conceded: 48
- Worst goal difference: -27
- Number of draws: 2
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Rishop's Lon moving forward should be addressing their defensive frailties, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded and the negative goal difference. Improving defensive organization and resilience will be crucial to turning around their fortunes in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Rishop's Lon, marked by defensive struggles and a low points tally. While the team faced significant challenges, this season serves as a valuable learning experience. Strengths include their perseverance and the potential to build a more solid defensive foundation. Areas for improvement are clear—particularly in defensive organization and consistency—to climb higher in the league standings in the seasons ahead.