
Season Review · July 28, 2025
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Fakher Albion's 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and a desire to compete. Finishing in 9th place with 24 points, the team faced a tough campaign that saw them win 7, draw 3, and suffer 12 defeats. Despite the setbacks, Fakher Albion demonstrated an attacking mindset, scoring a total of 52 goals—highlighting their commitment to offensive football. Fun fact: they scored exactly 52 goals this season, showcasing a prolific attacking approach even amidst struggles.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
24
Record
7-3-12
GD
+0

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
9th
Points
24
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Keith Wright
CF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Keith Wright
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Luis Puig
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P29
- Scoring
- 52
- P54
- Defence
- 52
- P29
- Goal difference
- 0
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-3-12
Wins
7
32%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
+0 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
Fakher Albion's 11th season in the sixth division has been a challenging journey, marked by resilience and a desire to compete. Finishing in 9th place with 24 points, the team faced a tough campaign that saw them win 7, draw 3, and suffer 12 defeats. Despite the setbacks, Fakher Albion demonstrated an attacking mindset, scoring a total of 52 goals—highlighting their commitment to offensive football. Fun fact: they scored exactly 52 goals this season, showcasing a prolific attacking approach even amidst struggles.
This season's narrative was one of battling against the odds, with the team often fighting to stay competitive. The squad showed flashes of brilliance and attacking intent, but consistency and defensive solidity proved elusive. The squad's collective effort was evident, with key players stepping up in various roles to keep Fakher Albion fighting through a difficult campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- 52 goals scored– a testament to their attacking style
- Multiple players contributed with goals and assists, showcasing team depth
- Resilient performances despite a tough league position
- Notable contributions from versatile players like Hojin Song, who scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists
From the Columns Desk
The team player - Contributing in multiple ways
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Keith Wright:Led the scoring chart with 7 goals and 2 assists in 11 appearances, demonstrating consistency and dedication.
- Volker Förster:Contributed 6 goals and 2 assists over 13 appearances, showing versatility and work rate.
- Barry Reynolds:Also scored 6 goals with 1 assist in 11 appearances, providing offensive options.
- Luis Olivares:Made a significant impact with 6 goals and 2 assists in just 3 appearances, indicating a promising talent.
- Hojin Song:A key creative force with 5 goals and 4 assists in only 5 appearances, showcasing his importance to the team's attacking play.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Fakher Albion needs to focus on defensive organization and consistency to convert their attacking efforts into more positive results. Reducing goals conceded and tightening defensive lapses could help climb higher in the league standings. Additionally, maintaining squad fitness and minimizing injuries will be crucial for sustained performance.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Fakher Albion's season was characterized by an attacking mindset and resilient spirit, but ultimately marred by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results. Their ability to score goals remains a bright spot, with multiple players contributing to the team's offensive efforts. To progress, the club must strengthen defensive cohesion and build on their attacking foundations. With a more balanced approach, future campaigns could see them rise higher in the league table.
