Season Review · September 8, 2026
Acley End: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Acley End's Season 22 was marked by a steady and dependable campaign in Division 7, finishing in 5th place. The team demonstrated a solid defensive record, conceding only 34 goals across 22 league matches, resulting in a remarkable goal difference of +36—the fun fact that highlights their defensive resilience and attacking efficiency. This season showcased their ability to compete consistently, with a total of 12 wins and only 7 losses, reflecting a team that can hold its own against most opponents.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
39
Record
12-3-7
GD
+36
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
5th
Points
39
Win Rate
55%
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
Gary Gardner
CF
17 contributions
Top scorer
Gary Gardner
CF
13 goals
Top assists
Dejan Marjanović
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P63
- Scoring
- 70
- P63
- Defence
- 34
- P67
- Clean sheets
- 8
- P54
- Goal difference
- +36
- P63
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-3-7
Wins
12
55%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+36 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
Acley End's Season 22 was marked by a steady and dependable campaign in Division 7, finishing in 5th place. The team demonstrated a solid defensive record, conceding only 34 goals across 22 league matches, resulting in a remarkable goal difference of +36—the fun fact that highlights their defensive resilience and attacking efficiency. This season showcased their ability to compete consistently, with a total of 12 wins and only 7 losses, reflecting a team that can hold its own against most opponents.
While Acley End's overall points tally of 39 positioned them comfortably in the upper half of the table, there remains potential for further growth and consistency. Their performance indicates a team capable of challenging higher up the division with continued development and strategic refinement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a goal difference of +36 across 22 league matches
- Scored 70 goals, showcasing attacking prowess
- Conceded only 34 goals, demonstrating defensive solidity
- Secured 12 wins, contributing to a strong league standing
- Maintained a solid record with 3 draws and 7 losses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Acley End's season was solid, but there is room to build on their consistent foundation. Focusing on converting more scoring opportunities could elevate their offensive output further, while maintaining defensive discipline will be key to climbing higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Acley End delivered a reliable and commendable campaign in Season 22, characterized by a strong defensive record and a healthy goal tally. Their goal difference of +36 underscores their attacking efficiency and defensive resilience. While their league position reflects a competitive side, continued focus on consistency and goal conversion could see them push even higher next season. Overall, a season with promising foundations and potential for further success.