Season Review · April 24, 2026
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 17 proved to be a challenging chapter for St Cord City, as the team navigated the complexities of Division 7 with resilience and a desire to grow. Finishing in 12th place with just 3 wins out of 22 matches, the club faced difficulties in converting opportunities into victories, reflected in their modest 13.6% win rate. Despite the tough results, the season offered valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
16
Record
3-7-12
GD
-18
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
12th
Points
16
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Ababacar Kasse
GK
0 contributions
Top scorer
Ababacar Kasse
GK
0 goals
Top assists
Ababacar Kasse
GK
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 16
- P4
- Scoring
- 22
- P13
- Defence
- 40
- P58
- Goal difference
- -18
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-7-12
Wins
3
14%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-18 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 17 proved to be a challenging chapter for St Cord City, as the team navigated the complexities of Division 7 with resilience and a desire to grow. Finishing in 12th place with just 3 wins out of 22 matches, the club faced difficulties in converting opportunities into victories, reflected in their modest 13.6% win rate. Despite the tough results, the season offered valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Interestingly, the team’s defensive record was a notable aspect of the season, conceding 40 goals—an area requiring attention. The squad’s collective effort was evident, with several players contributing in multiple roles, embodying the team spirit and versatility needed to improve in the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Demonstrated team resilience despite tough results
- Showed versatility with multiple players contributing across roles
- Gained valuable experience to inform future strategies
- Maintained a consistent effort, even in difficult matches
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers:
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Gary Nano
- Song Chua (RWB):The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Charles Paradis (CF):The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Weihao Chia (DM):The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Antonio Esposito (CM):The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
- Wenbin Ang (RWB):The team player – Contributing in multiple ways
While individual statistics may not shine brightly this season, the collective effort and versatility of these players highlight the team’s core strengths—adaptability and team spirit.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
St Cord City needs to focus on converting more scoring opportunities and tightening defensive organization. The goal difference indicates defensive vulnerabilities, and increasing offensive potency will be crucial for climbing the league table. Developing consistency and fostering a winning mentality will be key objectives moving forward.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 17 was a difficult journey for St Cord City, marked by a steep learning curve and limited success on the pitch. The team’s strengths lie in their collective spirit and versatility, but they must address defensive frailties and improve goal-scoring to turn close matches into wins. With strategic adjustments and continued development, the club can aim for a more competitive showing in the next season.