Season Review · April 24, 2026
Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 17 proved to be a challenging chapter for Kington Park, as the team faced numerous hurdles throughout their campaign in division 6, league 13. Finishing in 10th place with just 4 wins and a staggering 18 losses, the club struggled to find consistency on the pitch. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive woes, with a goal difference of -53, reflecting significant defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a fighting spirit, with several players contributing in multiple ways to keep the team competitive.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
12
Record
4-0-18
GD
-53
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
12
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Ene Ismail
RF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Ene Ismail
RF
4 goals
Top assists
Ene Ismail
RF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P21
- Scoring
- 27
- P21
- Defence
- 80
- P21
- Goal difference
- -53
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
4-0-18
Wins
4
18%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-53 GD
Goal Contributions
Ene Ismail
RF · 4G · 5A
9
Miguel Ramos
LF · 2G · 3A
5
Josue Dias
LB
0
Pedro Mendes
CF
0
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 Kington Park, as the team faced numerous hurdles throughout their campaign in division 6, league 13. Finishing in 10th place with just 4 wins and a staggering 18 losses, the club struggled to find consistency on the pitch. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive woes, with a goal difference of -53, reflecting significant defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience and a fighting spirit, with several players contributing in multiple ways to keep the team competitive.
This difficult campaign served as a valuable learning experience for Kington Park, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and tactical adjustments. The season's results underscore the importance of building a more cohesive defensive unit and capitalizing on scoring opportunities to turn close matches into wins.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Player contributions across multiple positions, showcasing team versatility
- Ene Ismail leading the scoring charts with 4 goals and 5 assists
- Competitive spirit maintained despite tough results
- Individual defensive efforts from Josue Dias and Luciano Ricci
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Kington Park's primary challenge this season was their defensive fragility, as evidenced by the -53 goal difference. Strengthening defensive organization and discipline will be crucial moving forward. Additionally, converting more scoring chances and securing points in close matches could help improve league standing. Building consistency and fostering team cohesion will be vital for future success.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kington Park’s Season 17 was marked by defensive struggles and a tough league campaign, but also by valuable individual contributions and resilience. The team’s strengths lie in versatile players who contribute across the pitch, but the glaring area for improvement remains their defensive organization. With focused efforts on defensive solidity and tactical refinement, the club can aim for better results in the upcoming season.