Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ivente Rangers: Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Ivente Rangers, as they navigated the complexities of Division 3 in League 2. Despite a tough run, the team managed to keep their heads above water, finishing in 9th place. An interesting fun fact from this season is that Ivente Rangers recorded a positive goal difference of +1, with more goals scored than conceded, which is a rare bright spot in a season marked by inconsistency.
Gary's mark
3/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
27
Record
8-3-11
GD
+1
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
27
Win Rate
36%
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
Abdoul Faye
AM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Abdoul Faye
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Roberto Gonzalez
RW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 27
- P29
- Scoring
- 42
- P46
- Defence
- 41
- P50
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P54
- Goal difference
- +1
- P46
3/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-3-11
Wins
8
36%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
+1 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 campaign for Ivente Rangers, as they navigated the complexities of Division 3 in League 2. Despite a tough run, the team managed to keep their heads above water, finishing in 9th place. An interesting fun fact from this season is that Ivente Rangers recorded a positive goal difference of +1, with more goals scored than conceded, which is a rare bright spot in a season marked by inconsistency.
Throughout the season, the team faced numerous hurdles but showed resilience in their efforts. The season was characterized by a mix of hard-fought matches and moments of defensive solidity, even if the overall results didn't always favor them. The squad's ability to score goals and stay competitive in terms of goals against was a notable aspect of their campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 42 goals across the season
- Conceded only 41 goals, maintaining a positive goal difference
- Demonstrated resilience with a series of hard-fought draws
- Battled against the odds in a tough division
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s record of 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses indicates room for growth, especially in converting draws into wins and tightening defensive lapses. Improving consistency and reducing the number of losses could help climb higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ivente Rangers' Season 22 was marked by resilience and a positive goal difference, but ultimately fell short of their ambitions. The team demonstrated the ability to score and defend reasonably well, yet struggled with consistency and securing more victories. Focusing on converting draws into wins and strengthening defensive stability could be key to future success. Overall, it was a season of battling against the odds, with potential for growth in the seasons to come.