Season Review · September 8, 2026
Alth Town: Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Alth Town's Season 22 was marked by a display of consistent performance and impressive results in the league. Finishing in 2nd place in Division 5, the team demonstrated resilience and attacking prowess, securing 15 wins, 3 draws, and only 4 losses. The club’s goal difference of +54 across 22 league matches underscores their offensive strength and defensive solidity, making them one of the most formidable sides in their division this season. This remarkable goal difference is a testament to their balanced approach and effective gameplay throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
4/5
Very Good
Finished
2nd
Points
48
Record
15-3-4
GD
+54
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
2nd
Points
48
Win Rate
68%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-5-1-DM
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Ahmed Yehia
AM
20 contributions
Top scorer
Peter Jonkers
CF
16 goals
Top assists
Ahmed Yehia
AM
10 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 48
- P88
- Scoring
- 75
- P83
- Defence
- 21
- P96
- Clean sheets
- 9
- P63
- Goal difference
- +54
- P96
4/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
15-3-4
Wins
15
68%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
4
18%
Attack · Defence
+54 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
Alth Town's Season 22 was marked by a display of consistent performance and impressive results in the league. Finishing in 2nd place in Division 5, the team demonstrated resilience and attacking prowess, securing 15 wins, 3 draws, and only 4 losses. The club’s goal difference of +54 across 22 league matches underscores their offensive strength and defensive solidity, making them one of the most formidable sides in their division this season. This remarkable goal difference is a testament to their balanced approach and effective gameplay throughout the campaign.
This season's success was driven by a disciplined squad that maintained high standards across the board. The team’s ability to score freely while conceding very few goals highlights their overall dominance on the pitch. Finishing just shy of the top spot, Alth Town has set a solid foundation for future ambitions, with fans optimistic about building on this strong campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- 75 goals scored, showcasing attacking strength
- Only 21 goals conceded, reflecting defensive discipline
- Finished 2nd in Division 5, narrowly missing the top spot
- Maintained a high win rate with 15 victories
- Achieved a goal difference of +54 across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Alth Town's season was highly successful, finishing just behind the champions suggests room for marginal improvements. Slight enhancements in consistency during away fixtures or in tight matches could push them over the line for the top spot. Additionally, maintaining their defensive solidity while increasing goal-scoring opportunities could further solidify their dominance.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Alth Town's Season 22 was a testament to their strong campaign and consistent excellence throughout the season. Their impressive goal difference and league position reflect a well-balanced team that excelled both offensively and defensively. With minor areas for improvement, they are well-positioned to challenge for top honors in the next season. Their disciplined approach and solid performances make them a team to watch in Division 5.