Season Review · September 8, 2026
Crough Town: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter in Crough Town's history, as the club faced significant hurdles across the board. With a goal difference of -103, it’s clear that defensive struggles plagued the team throughout the season, leading to a tough time in the league. Despite efforts on the pitch, the team only managed a single victory, with 20 defeats and a solitary draw, culminating in a total of just 4 points. This season was undoubtedly a test of resilience and a clear indication of areas needing substantial improvement.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
4
Record
1-1-20
GD
-103
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
4
Win Rate
5%
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
Ousmane Sylla
CF
3 contributions
Top scorer
Ousmane Sylla
CF
2 goals
Top assists
Norbert Fischer
RCM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 4
- P13
- Scoring
- 6
- P13
- Defence
- 109
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P8
- Goal difference
- -103
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
1-1-20
Wins
1
5%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-103 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 in Crough Town's history, as the club faced significant hurdles across the board. With a goal difference of -103, it’s clear that defensive struggles plagued the team throughout the season, leading to a tough time in the league. Despite efforts on the pitch, the team only managed a single victory, with 20 defeats and a solitary draw, culminating in a total of just 4 points. This season was undoubtedly a test of resilience and a clear indication of areas needing substantial improvement.
Interestingly, Crough Town's season was marked by a stark imbalance between goals scored and goals conceded. The club netted only 6 goals while conceding 109, highlighting the defensive vulnerabilities that contributed heavily to their difficult campaign. This season serves as a foundation for learning and growth, with the hope that strategic adjustments can turn things around in the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Only 6 goals scored across the entire season
- Conceded 109 goals, reflecting defensive struggles
- Finished 11th in Division 6, League 11
- Managed 1 win, 1 draw, and 20 losses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Crough Town's season was marred by defensive issues, as evidenced by the massive goal difference and the high number of goals conceded. The team needs to focus on strengthening its defensive organization and discipline to prevent such heavy losses in future campaigns. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output remains a critical objective to improve competitiveness and overall results.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult journey for Crough Town, marked by defensive struggles and a lack of offensive firepower. The team’s record reflects a need for significant improvement in both attack and defense. While the season was tough, it offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon. With targeted efforts to bolster defensive resilience and offensive productivity, the club can aim for a more competitive showing in the next season.