Season Review · September 8, 2026
Sougham: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Sougham, as they faced significant hurdles in their division. Finishing in 10th place in League 8 with only 2 wins, 3 draws, and 17 losses, the club struggled to find consistency on the pitch. The season's fun fact highlights a major issue: a goal difference of -64, reflecting defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite efforts, the team found it difficult to contain opponents, leading to a high number of goals conceded and a tough overall record.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
9
Record
2-3-17
GD
-64
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
9
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Phillip Lewis
RM
3 contributions
Top scorer
Phillip Lewis
RM
2 goals
Top assists
Mario De Brito
LM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 9
- P21
- Scoring
- 8
- P21
- Defence
- 72
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P25
- Goal difference
- -64
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-3-17
Wins
2
9%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-64 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 Sougham, as they faced significant hurdles in their division. Finishing in 10th place in League 8 with only 2 wins, 3 draws, and 17 losses, the club struggled to find consistency on the pitch. The season's fun fact highlights a major issue: a goal difference of -64, reflecting defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite efforts, the team found it difficult to contain opponents, leading to a high number of goals conceded and a tough overall record.
This season served as a stark reminder of the areas needing improvement, especially in defensive organization and goal-scoring efficiency. While the results were disappointing, the experience gained provides a foundation for future growth and development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded, as the season was marked by struggles and a lack of standout moments.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Sougham's season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities and limited goal-scoring, as evidenced by the substantial goal difference and low points tally. Addressing defensive organization and increasing offensive output are critical steps moving forward.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Sougham, characterized by defensive struggles and a lack of offensive firepower. The team finished in 10th place with only 2 wins and a goal difference of -64, highlighting the need for strategic improvements. While the season's results were disappointing, they offer valuable lessons for future development. Focused efforts on strengthening defense and boosting goal-scoring will be essential for a more competitive season ahead.