Season Review · September 8, 2026
Cowling Albion: Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Cowling Albion's Season 22 was marked by a display of consistent excellence and dominance in their division. Finishing in 2nd place with a record of 15 wins, 4 draws, and only 3 losses, the team demonstrated remarkable resilience and attacking prowess. The fun fact of the season is their impressive goal difference of +61 across 22 league matches, highlighting their offensive strength and defensive solidity. This season's performance underscores Cowling Albion’s ability to maintain high standards throughout the campaign, making them one of the standout teams in their division.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
2nd
Points
49
Record
15-4-3
GD
+61
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
49
Win Rate
68%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Marko Petrović
CF
23 contributions
Top scorer
Marko Petrović
CF
18 goals
Top assists
Robert Visser
RW
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 49
- P83
- Scoring
- 80
- P96
- Defence
- 19
- P71
- Clean sheets
- 14
- P92
- Goal difference
- +61
- P88
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
15-4-3
Wins
15
68%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
3
14%
Attack · Defence
+61 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
Cowling Albion's Season 22 was marked by a display of consistent excellence and dominance in their division. Finishing in 2nd place with a record of 15 wins, 4 draws, and only 3 losses, the team demonstrated remarkable resilience and attacking prowess. The fun fact of the season is their impressive goal difference of +61 across 22 league matches, highlighting their offensive strength and defensive solidity. This season's performance underscores Cowling Albion’s ability to maintain high standards throughout the campaign, making them one of the standout teams in their division.
The campaign was characterized by a balanced approach, with a strong attack and a tight defense, as reflected in their goals for and against. Their near-perfect record in terms of goal difference indicates a team that was both prolific in front of goal and disciplined at the back, setting a high benchmark for their competitors.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Secured 2nd place in Division 5
- Scored 80 goals, showcasing attacking strength
- Conceded only 19 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Achieved a goal difference of +61 across the season
- Maintained a high points tally of 49 with only 3 losses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Cowling Albion's season was highly successful, the team can aim to convert more draws into wins to push for the top spot. Maintaining consistency in all competitions and further sharpening their goal conversion rate could elevate their performance even further.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cowling Albion’s Season 22 was a testament to their consistent quality and competitive edge. Their impressive goal difference and solid points tally reflect a team that was both effective offensively and resilient defensively. The main areas for growth involve maximizing winning opportunities and fine-tuning their attacking efficiency. Overall, this was a very good season that sets a strong foundation for future campaigns.