Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bladen Rangers: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Bladen Rangers' Season 22 was a solid campaign that demonstrated consistency and resilience in a competitive league. Finishing in 6th place in Division 5, the team accumulated 37 points from 12 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of +23 across 22 league matches, highlighting their offensive capabilities paired with defensive solidity. This positive goal difference reflects a team that can score freely while maintaining a relatively tight backline, setting a foundation for future success.
Finished
6th
Points
37
Record
12-1-9
GD
+23
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
6th
Points
37
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
Camara Konan
RW
13 contributions
Top scorer
Camara Konan
RW
6 goals
Top assists
Camara Konan
RW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P50
- Scoring
- 55
- P54
- Defence
- 32
- P58
- Clean sheets
- 11
- P79
- Goal difference
- +23
- P54
Campaign Record
12-1-9
Wins
12
55%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+23 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
Bladen Rangers' Season 22 was a solid campaign that demonstrated consistency and resilience in a competitive league. Finishing in 6th place in Division 5, the team accumulated 37 points from 12 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of +23 across 22 league matches, highlighting their offensive capabilities paired with defensive solidity. This positive goal difference reflects a team that can score freely while maintaining a relatively tight backline, setting a foundation for future success.
While the season saw some ups and downs, the Rangers showed they could compete effectively at this level. Their performance was marked by reliable results and a clear indication of potential growth, especially considering their ability to net 55 goals and concede only 32. This season served as a stepping stone for the club to build on their strengths and address areas for further improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 55 goals, showcasing attacking intent
- Conceded only 32 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +23
- Secured 12 wins, reflecting consistent performance
- Maintained a strong home record with minimal losses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Bladen Rangers could benefit from converting more of their goal-scoring opportunities to turn draws into wins and losses into draws. Additionally, tightening up in matches where they conceded goals could help improve their overall standing. Addressing these aspects could elevate their league position in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bladen Rangers' Season 22 was characterized by a reliable and balanced approach, evidenced by their positive goal difference and consistent points tally. Their offensive output and defensive solidity are promising signs of a team on the rise. To push further up the table, they should focus on increasing their points per game and minimizing losses. Overall, this season laid a strong foundation for future growth, with clear areas to develop and potential to climb higher in the division.