Season Review · September 8, 2026
Sillsdale Rovers: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging journey for Sillsdale Rovers, as they navigated a tough division with resilience and determination. The club faced significant defensive struggles throughout the season, culminating in a daunting goal difference of -60—the result of conceding 83 goals while scoring only 23. This stark statistic highlights the defensive frailties that hampered their overall performance. Despite these setbacks, the team showed moments of effort and persistence, but ultimately, the season was marked by a need for substantial improvement.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
14
Record
4-2-16
GD
-60
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
11th
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
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Eric Moreau
CF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Eric Moreau
CF
4 goals
Top assists
Kyungsoo Chae
RB
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P17
- Scoring
- 23
- P4
- Defence
- 83
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P38
- Goal difference
- -60
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-2-16
Wins
4
18%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-60 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 journey for Sillsdale Rovers, as they navigated a tough division with resilience and determination. The club faced significant defensive struggles throughout the season, culminating in a daunting goal difference of -60—the result of conceding 83 goals while scoring only 23. This stark statistic highlights the defensive frailties that hampered their overall performance. Despite these setbacks, the team showed moments of effort and persistence, but ultimately, the season was marked by a need for substantial improvement.
Fun fact: Sillsdale Rovers' goal difference of -60 underscores the defensive struggles throughout the season, reflecting the challenges faced at the back in a difficult campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Managed to secure 4 wins despite the overall tough season
- Achieved 2 draws, showing some resilience in difficult matches
- Scored a total of 23 goals, demonstrating offensive efforts
- Faced a tough defensive record with 83 goals conceded
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Sillsdale Rovers' season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and resilience will be crucial moving forward. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency and securing more wins will help climb the league table and turn close matches into positive results.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Sillsdale Rovers' Season 22 was a difficult campaign characterized by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team needs to focus on tightening their defense and boosting their offensive output to achieve better results in the future. While the season was a learning experience, significant improvements are necessary to move up the division and compete more effectively.