Season Review · April 24, 2026
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 17 proved to be a challenging chapter for Kiddle City, as they navigated the complexities of Division 7 in League 39. Finishing in 8th place with 6 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -25, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and moments of promise, laying the groundwork for future growth.
Gary's mark
1/5
Poor
Finished
8th
Points
21
Record
6-3-13
GD
-25
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
8th
Points
21
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Gavin Stephens
AM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Gavin Stephens
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Luis Cardozo
RCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 21
- P38
- Scoring
- 40
- P63
- Defence
- 65
- P4
- Goal difference
- -25
- P38
1/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-3-13
Wins
6
27%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-25 GD
Goal Contributions
Gavin Stephens
LM · 7G · 1A
8
Moonsoo Yi
CF · 4G · 1A
5
Yunkoo Chon
CM · 3G · 2A
5
Eugenio Sandoval
LW · 3G
3
Luis Cardozo
CM · 3G · 4A
7
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 Kiddle City, as they navigated the complexities of Division 7 in League 39. Finishing in 8th place with 6 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the campaign. The fun fact of the season highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -25, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and moments of promise, laying the groundwork for future growth.
Interestingly, Kiddle City’s top scorer, Gavin Stephens, contributed 7 goals from the left midfield, demonstrating his versatility and importance to the team. The squad’s collective effort in attack was evident, but defensive frailties ultimately hindered their ability to climb higher in the standings. This season served as a valuable learning experience, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and tactical adjustments moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Gavin Stephens led the team with 7 goals, showcasing his offensive threat
- Yunkoo Chon contributed with 3 goals and 2 assists, demonstrating versatility in midfield
- The team displayed resilience with 3 draws, earning valuable points in tight matches
- Several players contributed across multiple facets, emphasizing team effort despite challenges
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains a critical area for development, as evidenced by the season’s -25 goal difference. Improving defensive cohesion, tactical discipline, and perhaps personnel adjustments could help turn close matches into wins and bolster overall team stability.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kiddle City’s Season 17 was marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results, but also by notable individual contributions and team effort. The squad’s offensive output was respectable, yet defensive lapses cost them valuable points. Moving forward, focusing on defensive organization and tactical refinement will be essential to climb the league table and achieve more positive results. The season served as a crucial learning curve, setting the stage for future improvements.