Season Review · August 5, 2026
Masham Park: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 21 proved to be a challenging chapter for Masham Park in Division 7. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins and suffering 20 losses across the campaign. An unfortunate fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -73, highlighting significant defensive struggles throughout the year. Despite their efforts, the team scored just 10 goals while conceding a staggering 83, reflecting the difficulties faced on both ends of the pitch. This season serves as a stark reminder of the importance of defensive organization and resilience.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
6
Record
2-0-20
GD
-73
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
6
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
LW
5 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
LW
3 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 6
- P13
- Scoring
- 10
- P13
- Defence
- 83
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 0
- P4
- Goal difference
- -73
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-0-20
Wins
2
9%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-73 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 21 proved to be a challenging chapter for Masham Park in Division 7. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins and suffering 20 losses across the campaign. An unfortunate fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -73, highlighting significant defensive struggles throughout the year. Despite their efforts, the team scored just 10 goals while conceding a staggering 83, reflecting the difficulties faced on both ends of the pitch. This season serves as a stark reminder of the importance of defensive organization and resilience.
While the results were tough, such seasons often provide valuable lessons for future development. The club will aim to address the defensive frailties and build a more balanced squad to climb the league table in upcoming seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded for this difficult season.
- The team faced a tough run, but every setback offers an opportunity for growth.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s primary challenge was their defensive record, as evidenced by the goals conceded and goal difference. Improving defensive organization, reducing goals against, and securing more points are essential steps moving forward. Additionally, increasing goal scoring opportunities would help balance the team’s overall performance.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 21 was undeniably tough for Masham Park, with a record that underscores the need for significant improvement. The team’s strengths lie in their resilience to endure a difficult campaign, but the glaring defensive struggles and lack of offensive output highlight areas requiring urgent attention. With focused development and strategic adjustments, the club can aim for a more competitive showing in future seasons.