Season Review · September 8, 2026
Sougbor Rovers: Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Season 22 for Sougbor Rovers was truly a rollercoaster, marked by a series of unpredictable results that kept fans on their toes. The team managed to secure 9 wins, but also suffered 10 defeats, reflecting a season filled with both highs and lows. The club scored 41 goals, demonstrating offensive potential, yet conceded 52, which contributed to a negative goal difference of -11. Interestingly, this season was a story of its own, with moments of brilliance and setbacks shaping the club’s journey through Division 5.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
30
Record
9-3-10
GD
-11
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
8th
Points
30
Win Rate
41%
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
Babacar Samb
CF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Babacar Samb
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Niels Jensen
LW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P38
- Scoring
- 41
- P29
- Defence
- 52
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P33
- Goal difference
- -11
- P29
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-3-10
Wins
9
41%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-11 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Season 22 for Sougbor Rovers was truly a rollercoaster, marked by a series of unpredictable results that kept fans on their toes. The team managed to secure 9 wins, but also suffered 10 defeats, reflecting a season filled with both highs and lows. The club scored 41 goals, demonstrating offensive potential, yet conceded 52, which contributed to a negative goal difference of -11. Interestingly, this season was a story of its own, with moments of brilliance and setbacks shaping the club’s journey through Division 5.
Despite the challenges, Sougbor Rovers displayed resilience and competitive spirit throughout the campaign. Their overall points tally of 30 placed them in the middle of the table, finishing in 8th position. This season's narrative was one of fluctuation, with the team showing flashes of promise amid the ups and downs, making it a memorable chapter in their ongoing football story.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 41 goals across the season
- Achieved 3 draws, showcasing some resilience
- Secured 9 wins, demonstrating competitive spirit
- Ended with a goal difference of -11, reflecting defensive challenges
- Finished in 8th place in Division 5
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
With a record of 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses, Sougbor Rovers could benefit from tightening their defensive organization to reduce goals against. Improving consistency in both attack and defense could help turn some of those close matches into wins, boosting their league standing and overall points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a mixed bag for Sougbor Rovers, characterized by a series of fluctuating results that made for an unpredictable campaign. The team showed offensive capability but struggled defensively, which impacted their final position. Strengths included their ability to secure wins and maintain competitiveness, but areas for growth remain, particularly in defensive stability. Overall, it was a season of ups and downs, leaving room for optimism and improvement in the seasons ahead.