Season Review · September 8, 2026
Sougham Rovers: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
In Season 22, Sougham Rovers delivered a solid campaign in Division 3, finishing in 6th place. The team demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the season, securing 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +20 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity. This balanced performance reflects a team that can build on its strengths for future success.
Gary's mark
4/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
36
Record
11-3-8
GD
+20
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
6th
Points
36
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jungjin Cheon
LCF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Jungjin Cheon
LCF
8 goals
Top assists
Zaza Mamulashvili
RCF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 36
- P54
- Scoring
- 54
- P38
- Defence
- 34
- P75
- Clean sheets
- 9
- P71
- Goal difference
- +20
- P46
4/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
11-3-8
Wins
11
50%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+20 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
In Season 22, Sougham Rovers delivered a solid campaign in Division 3, finishing in 6th place. The team demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the season, securing 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +20 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive capabilities and defensive solidity. This balanced performance reflects a team that can build on its strengths for future success.
Despite not clinching a promotion spot, Sougham Rovers showed promising signs of growth and stability. Their ability to score goals while maintaining a sturdy defense suggests a team with a reliable foundation, capable of competing effectively in their division and aiming higher in upcoming seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +20, indicating a balanced attack and defense
- Scored 54 goals across the season, showcasing offensive potency
- Conceded only 34 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Secured 36 points, placing them comfortably in mid-table stability
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team demonstrated a reliable performance with a solid goal difference, there remains room for growth in converting draws into wins and tightening defensive lapses that led to some losses. Increasing consistency and capitalizing on scoring opportunities could elevate their league standing further.
Season Rating:(Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Sougham Rovers' Season 22 was marked by a dependable and balanced approach, with a positive goal difference and a mid-table finish. Their offensive output and defensive stability are key strengths to build upon. To push higher in the standings, focusing on converting more matches into wins and maintaining defensive discipline will be crucial. Overall, a commendable season with promising potential for continued development.