WEEK 21 Recap: League

ALL-LEAGUE XPERT ELEVEN:

FORWARDS
Davenport, Trollchester United: 3 goals, 1 assist
Anrell, Panama Fudge Tunas: 2 goals

MIDFIELDERS
Tidlund, Prince FC: 3 assists
Anjos, Mild-Mannered Men: 1 goal, 2 assists
Watson, Trollchester United: 2 assists
Dudley, Trollchester United, 1 goal, 1 assist

DEFENDERS
Alcantara, Diveclub Grassfoot: Grade 10
Zadehin, Principality of Zeon: Grade 9
Mirzai, Principality of Zeon: Grade 9
Buxton, Bzzz AFC: Grade 8, 1 goal, 1 assist

GOALKEEPER
DeSando, AC Jacksonville: Grade 10

SUBSTITUTES
(FW) Danjou, Aussie Basements FC: 2 goals
(MF) Balboa, Aussie Basements FC: 2 assists
(MF) Spector, Strong Island: 2 goals
(DF) Garba, Bemidji Bullets: 2 assists, Grade 6
(DF) Petofi, Earth Federation: 1 goal, Grade 7
(GK) Modano, Real Richmond: Grade 9

WEEK 21 Recap: /a/ Division

Team	GP	Points	Wins	Draws	Losses	GD
Tokyo Hello Kitties	21	55	17	4	0	48
Husie IF	21	48	14	6	1	37
Real Handegg	21	36	9	9	3	8
Spichez	21	36	10	6	5	7
Beast Mode SC	21	36	10	6	5	7
Prince FC	21	28	8	4	9	4
Allahu Akbars	21	24	7	3	11	1
Earth Federation	21	23	5	8	8	-1
Bemidji Bullets	21	21	5	6	10	-10
Magnets United	21	20	5	5	11	-12
dividedunity	21	15	3	6	12	-16
Polaris SC	21	4	1	1	19	-73

Way down in /a/ division with one game to play there aren't too many important games left, but Week 21 set things in motion for a final match day promotion showdown. A final note is Tokyo Hello Kitties' run at perfection: as it stands, they've set records for every category and only need a win at home to be the second team to finish the season without a loss.

Tokyo Hello Kitties' (1st, 55pts, +48) blemish-free streak continued with a crucial 3-1 victory over Spichez (4th, 36pts, +7). While the win might mean very little to the Kitties, who sealed promotion last week, the loss dropped Spichez into 4th and out of the promotion zone. Real Handegg (3rd, 36pts, +8) took advantage, slighting dividedunity (11th, 15pts, -16) 1-0.

There's a three-way tie on points between 3rd and 5th with Beast Mode SC (5th, 36pts, +7) rounding out the trio, who kept pace with a 1-0 defeat of Magnets United (10th, 20pts, -12). Husie IF (2nd, 48pts, +37) drew with Earth Federation (8th, 23pts, -1) 1-1 but Husie is in no danger.

Prince FC (6th, 28pts, +4) trounced Polaris SC (12th, 4pts, -73) 4-0, and for every positive record set by Tokyo Hello Kitties, a negative one is set by Polaris, the crown jewel being a whopping goal differential of negative seventy-three. Bemidji Bullets (9th, 21pts, -10) might be amping themselves up to spoil the Hello Kitties, rolling over the Allahu Akbars (7th, 24pts, +1) 3-1.

WEEK 21 Recap: >shaw Division

Team	GP	Points	Wins	Draws	Losses	GD
Aussie Basements FC	21	43	13	4	4	25
Torquay Trolls	21	43	13	4	4	23
FC Waco	21	42	12	6	3	19
FC Namtaf	21	37	10	7	4	11
murdertrain	21	36	11	3	7	13
The Revenants	21	35	10	5	6	12
Diveclub Grassfoot	21	31	7	10	4	9
Cockney Welders	21	29	8	5	8	4
FC LUCAS	21	14	3	5	13	-27
Friendly Belgians FC	21	13	3	4	14	-27
Manchester Yellows	21	13	3	4	14	-31
Shoreline Wild	21	11	2	5	14	-31

Because of the uneven amount of teams, both >shaw and /a/ Divisions will finish their respective seasons 4 weeks before the others. Only one week remains, and while the three promoted teams from >shaw have long since been decided, there's some drama at the bottom. We'll start at the relegation zone.

Shoreline Wild (12th, 11pts, -31) drew 1-1 with murdertrain (5th, 36pts, +13) at home, which will undoubtedly derail their bid to stay in >shaw. They'll need a win in the last week and hope for the best. Luck might be on their side, as the Manchester Yellows (11th, 13pts, -31), lost to The Revenants (6th, 35pts, +12) at home 0-1. A 0-3 loss to Aussie Basements FC (1st, 43pts, +25) put Friendly Belgians (10th, 13pts, -27) back in the relegation zone in lieu of FC LUCAS (9th, 14pts, -27), who played spoiler by drawing with FC Waco (3rd, 42pts, +19).

With three points left to play for, there were no other meaningful matches aside from FC Namtaf's (4th, 37pts, +11) 2-2 draw with Diveclub Grassfoot (7th, 31pts, +9). Namtaf needed a huge win to have any chance at promotion after last week's draw, but coming back from being down 2-0 at halftime was not enough.

Torquay Trolls (2nd, 43pts, +23) hung onto a first half goal to defeat Cockney Welders (8th, 29pts, +4) 0-1 and were rewarded, along with Aussie Basements FC, with a free bump up in the rankings at the expense of FC Waco. Regardless, all three teams have secured promotion.

WEEK 21 Recap: Division 18-1

Team	GP	Points	Wins	Draws	Losses	GD
Panama Fudge Tunas	19	46	14	4	1	27
DOUK City FC	19	44	13	5	1	31
Bzzz AFC	20	41	13	2	5	35
AC Jacksonville	19	36	11	3	5	26
Widdly Scuds	19	36	11	3	5	12
Trollingham Town	19	34	10	4	5	19
Oh The Lulz	20	32	9	5	6	9
Laid-Off Autoworkers	19	27	8	3	8	-10
Sancho WTF	20	21	6	3	11	-4
Handegg FC	20	19	6	1	13	-22
Vikingstad FC	20	8	2	2	16	-39
Complete Fuckups	19	7	1	4	14	-31
Mudgeeraba FC	19	6	1	3	15	-53

As Panama Fudge Tunas and DOUK City duke it out for the top spot, the race for the third and final promotion spot heats up. With three teams outside the promotion zone still realistically in the hunt, it'll come down to the wire. Similar to BZZZZZZZ, the three relegation spots are more or less accounted for, so there's plenty for complacency in the middle of the pack.

Panama Fudge Tunas (1st, 46pts, +27) slipped back into first place after beating Vikingstad FC (11th, 8pts, -39) 2-0 thanks to two second half goals. The margin of error is quite slim, however, as they're only 2 points clear in first and 10 points from fourth. DOUK City FC (2nd, 44pts, +31) had a bye. Rounding out the top three is Bzzz AFC (3rd, 41pts, +35), who edged out Widdly Scuds (5th, 36pts, +12) 3-2 thanks to an 80th minute goal and a missed penalty. However, they're the only team in the promotion zone that has played 20 games.

Thanks to Widdly Scud's loss, coupled with a 2-1 victory over Sancho WTF (9th, 21pts, -4), AC Jacksonville (4th, 36pts, +26) was able to climb into 4th place. Still, the pressure is on after last season's collapse, and things aren't made any easier as they're only 2 points ahead of Trollingham Town (6th, 34pts, +19), who trounced Handegg FC (10th, 19pts, -22) 4-0. The window is rapidly closing on Oh The Lulz (7th, 32pts, +9), who edged out Mudgeeraba FC (13th, 6pts, -53) 1-0 away from home to stay in the promotion race. Having played 20 games, they only have 12 points left to play for and at best can place only 3rd.

At the bottom half of the table Laid-Off Autoworkers (8th, 27pts, -10) won a tight affair 1-0 over Complete Fuckups (12th, 7pts, -31) to secure their spot in 18-1 next season. Vikingstad FC, Complete Fuckups, and Mudgeeraba FC can collect (at best) 20, 22, and 21 points so there is a slight chances that Sancho WTF and Handegg FC can be relegated yet.

WEEK 21 Recap: BZZZZZZZ Division

Team	GP	Points	Wins	Draws	Losses	GD
Mild-Mannered Men	19	44	14	2	3	27
UMAD FC	19	39	13	0	6	25
Principality of Zeon	19	39	12	3	4	24
Trollchester United	19	39	12	3	4	24
FreeBags FC	20	37	11	4	5	24
Earth Federation	19	33	10	3	6	7
Dynasty	20	32	10	2	8	15
NEST FC	20	25	8	1	11	-3
The Good Game Kids	19	24	6	6	7	1
Strong Island	19	24	7	3	9	-2
Real Richmond	19	12	3	3	13	-25
Hamilton Hawks FC	20	9	2	3	15	-47
West Ham Olympic	20	4	1	1	18	-70

With 15 points left to fight over in the top flight, there are 7 teams that still have a chance, mathematically at least, at earning top honors in the BZZZZZZZ Division. Still, with 2 of 3 teams at the bottom already relegated, plenty of teams will be content to simply earn the required Development Points and challenge next season.

Mild-Mannered Men (1st, 44pts, +27) had an easy week, crushing a hapless West Ham Olympic (13th, 4pts, -70) that's quickly setting records for worst team in league history 5-1. They'll need it, as there's a three-way tie for second only 5 points behind, while 5th and 6th are 11 and 12 points behind respectively.

Trollchester United (4th, 39pts, +24) effectively ended NEST FC's (8th, 25pts, -3) chance at a run at the title with a 5-1 defeat. After defeating FreeBags FC (5th, 37pts, +24), Principality of Zeon (3rd, 39pts, +24) and Trollchester leapfrogged the defending champions. Trollchester along with Principality of Zeon are tied on points and goal differential, with Zeon ahead by merit of goals scored. UMAD FC (2nd, 39pts, +25) had a bye week.

Earth Federation (6th, 33pts, +7) has failed to live up to the pedigree inherited by SP Sultans, losing 1-6 to Strong Island (10th, 24pts, -2). Dynasty's (7th, 32pts, +15) impressive win streak was ended with a disappointing away draw to Real Richmond (11th, 12pts, -25). Earth Federation and Dynasty aren't too far off, but will need to pick up the pace if they want to have a legitimate chance at the title. If not, however, then they have plenty of room for error if they're looking to settle down and wait 'til next year. The only team in the relegation zone that HASN'T been mathematically relegated is Real Richmond, but they're 12 points behind the next team.

The Good Game Kids (9th, 24pts, +1) will probably feel aggrieved at an away draw again Hamilton Hawks (12th, 9pts, -47) but along with NEST FC and Strong Island would need to avoid all but an truly monumental collapse to be relegated.