Season Review · September 8, 2026
Baster Wanderers: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Baster Wanderers as they navigated the complexities of Division 6. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins and 2 draws from their 22 league matches. Their defensive frailty was evident, culminating in a staggering goal difference of -77, highlighting ongoing defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite these setbacks, the club's commitment to development remains, and this season serves as a foundation for future growth.
Finished
11th
Points
8
Record
2-2-18
GD
-77
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
11th
Points
8
Win Rate
9%
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
Julio Cortes
CF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Julio Cortes
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Eric Moreau
LW
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 8
- P13
- Scoring
- 10
- P13
- Defence
- 87
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P29
- Goal difference
- -77
- P17
Campaign Record
2-2-18
Wins
2
9%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-77 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 chapter for Baster Wanderers as they navigated the complexities of Division 6. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins and 2 draws from their 22 league matches. Their defensive frailty was evident, culminating in a staggering goal difference of -77, highlighting ongoing defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite these setbacks, the club's commitment to development remains, and this season serves as a foundation for future growth.
Interestingly, Baster Wanderers scored just 10 goals all season, reflecting offensive difficulties that need addressing. The club's efforts on the pitch were marked by resilience, but the results ultimately placed them firmly in the lower half of the table, finishing in 11th position. This season has been a tough but valuable learning experience for the squad and management alike.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded due to the difficult season
- Gained experience in competitive league play
- Faced tough defensive challenges, providing lessons for improvement
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s primary focus should be on defensive organization and resilience, as evidenced by the significant goal difference of -77 and the high number of goals conceded. Improving offensive output and creating more scoring opportunities would also help in turning draws into wins and reducing losses.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably tough for Baster Wanderers, characterized by defensive struggles and limited offensive success. While the results were disappointing, the season offers critical lessons in defensive stability and team cohesion. With targeted improvements, the club can aim to climb the standings in future campaigns. Strengths are hard to pinpoint given the stats, but the resilience to endure such a season is a foundation to build upon.