Season Review · September 8, 2026
Alton Park: Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Alton Park's Season 22 was characterized by a series of fluctuating results, reflecting a campaign of mixed fortunes. The team managed to secure a respectable 7th place in their division, navigating through a season marked by both promising performances and challenging setbacks. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +14, more goals scored than conceded, which highlights their ability to find the net while maintaining defensive solidity at times. Despite not reaching the upper echelons of the table, the club demonstrated resilience and competitive spirit throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
34
Record
10-4-8
GD
+14
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
7th
Points
34
Win Rate
45%
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
Tony Rogers
RCM
7 contributions
Top scorer
Diego Parisi
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Nedeljko Musić
AM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P46
- Scoring
- 49
- P46
- Defence
- 35
- P63
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P33
- Goal difference
- +14
- P54
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
10-4-8
Wins
10
45%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+14 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Alton Park's Season 22 was characterized by a series of fluctuating results, reflecting a campaign of mixed fortunes. The team managed to secure a respectable 7th place in their division, navigating through a season marked by both promising performances and challenging setbacks. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +14, more goals scored than conceded, which highlights their ability to find the net while maintaining defensive solidity at times. Despite not reaching the upper echelons of the table, the club demonstrated resilience and competitive spirit throughout the campaign.
This season's journey was unpredictable, with the team recording 10 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses. The balance of results underscores the inconsistency faced, yet the overall performance kept them comfortably in mid-table territory. The squad's efforts translated into a total of 49 goals scored and 35 conceded, reflecting a balanced approach on both ends of the pitch.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 49 goals across the season
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +14
- Achieved 4 draws, showcasing resilience in tight matches
- Secured a 7th place finish in Division 5
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed commendable attacking intent and defensive resilience, the inconsistency in results suggests room for improvement in maintaining momentum. Reducing the number of losses and converting more draws into wins could elevate their league standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Alton Park's Season 22 was a campaign of ups and downs, with a positive goal difference indicating attacking prowess and defensive stability at times. The team showed resilience and competitiveness, finishing comfortably mid-table. To push higher in the division, addressing result consistency and capitalizing on opportunities will be key areas for growth in the next season.