Season Review · April 24, 2026
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 17 proved to be a challenging chapter for Trouth Town, as the club navigated a tough division with resilience and determination. Finishing in 10th place in League 31, the team amassed 20 points from 6 wins, 2 draws, and 14 losses. The season was marked by significant defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -36—highlighting the need for defensive reinforcement and tactical adjustments. Despite the setbacks, several players stepped up, showcasing their versatility and commitment to the team’s growth.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
20
Record
6-2-14
GD
-36
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
10th
Points
20
Win Rate
27%
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
Rodrigo Alarcon
AM
7 contributions
Top scorer
Rodrigo Alarcon
AM
5 goals
Top assists
Jim King
AM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P21
- Scoring
- 40
- P54
- Defence
- 76
- P4
- Goal difference
- -36
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-2-14
Wins
6
27%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-36 GD
Goal Contributions
Rodrigo Alarcon
AM · 5G · 2A
7
Peter van Dijk
LW · 4G · 2A
6
Tiago Oliveira
LM · 3G · 3A
6
Jose Fernandez
CF · 3G
3
Laurent Dubois
CF · 3G
3
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 17 proved to be a challenging chapter for Trouth Town, as the club navigated a tough division with resilience and determination. Finishing in 10th place in League 31, the team amassed 20 points from 6 wins, 2 draws, and 14 losses. The season was marked by significant defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -36—highlighting the need for defensive reinforcement and tactical adjustments. Despite the setbacks, several players stepped up, showcasing their versatility and commitment to the team’s growth.
An interesting fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -36, underscoring the defensive struggles throughout the campaign. While the attacking efforts yielded 40 goals, the defensive lapses often left the team vulnerable, emphasizing the importance of defensive solidity moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 40 goals across the season, showing attacking potential
- Rodrigo Alarcon contributed with 5 goals and 2 assists
- Tiago Oliveira showcased versatility with 3 goals and 3 assists
- Players maintained discipline with no yellow or red cards
- Gained valuable experience and lessons for future campaigns
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Trouth Town’s primary challenge this season was defensive stability. The significant goal difference of -36 indicates a need for defensive reinforcement, better organization at the back, and possibly tactical shifts to prevent conceding so many goals. Additionally, increasing consistency and squad depth could help turn more draws and narrow losses into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Trouth Town’s Season 17 was a difficult but valuable learning experience. The team showed resilience and individual talent, particularly in attack, but defensive frailties hampered overall performance. Strengths include attacking contributions from key players and disciplined conduct on the pitch. Moving forward, focusing on defensive organization and squad development will be crucial to climb the league table and achieve more positive results. This season sets a foundation for growth, with clear areas to address for future success.