Season Review · September 8, 2026
Chinston United: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Chinston United, as they navigated the complexities of Division 6 in League 2. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 5 wins against 15 losses, and finishing in 9th place. An unfortunate fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -50, highlighting significant defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite their efforts, the team found it difficult to contain opponents, leading to a high number of goals conceded and a tough points tally of just 17.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
17
Record
5-2-15
GD
-50
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
9th
Points
17
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Mijo Halilović
RW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Mijo Halilović
RW
6 goals
Top assists
Mijo Halilović
RW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 17
- P29
- Scoring
- 29
- P29
- Defence
- 79
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P29
- Goal difference
- -50
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-2-15
Wins
5
23%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-50 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 Chinston United, as they navigated the complexities of Division 6 in League 2. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 5 wins against 15 losses, and finishing in 9th place. An unfortunate fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -50, highlighting significant defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite their efforts, the team found it difficult to contain opponents, leading to a high number of goals conceded and a tough points tally of just 17.
This season served as a valuable learning experience for Chinston United, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and strategic adjustments moving forward. While the results were disappointing, the season's challenges could lay the groundwork for future growth and development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None explicitly noted, but the team did secure 5 wins
- Managed to draw 2 matches, showing resilience in some encounters
- Faced tough opposition, reflected in the high goals against tally
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Chinston United's season was marred by defensive issues, as evidenced by their goal difference of -50. Addressing defensive organization, reducing goals conceded, and improving overall consistency should be priorities in the next campaign. Increasing goal-scoring efficiency and securing more points from matches could also help climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Chinston United, marked by defensive struggles and a tough league position. The team showed resilience in some matches but lacked the consistency needed to challenge higher up the table. Strengths are hard to pinpoint given the overall poor record, but the experience gained this season can serve as a foundation for future improvement. Focused efforts on defensive stability and tactical refinement will be crucial in turning around their fortunes in the next season.