Season Review · September 8, 2026
Martot Park: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Martot Park, as the team struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. Finishing in 9th place in division 7 with only 4 wins, 3 draws, and 15 losses, the club faced a tough uphill battle throughout the campaign. The fun fact for this season highlights a significant issue: a goal difference of -52, reflecting defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance and contributed to their lower league standing. Despite the difficulties, every season offers lessons, and this one serves as a foundation for future growth.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
15
Record
4-3-15
GD
-52
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
9th
Points
15
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-1-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
8 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
LM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 15
- P29
- Scoring
- 27
- P21
- Defence
- 79
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 0
- P4
- Goal difference
- -52
- P25
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-3-15
Wins
4
18%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-52 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 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Martot Park, as the team struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. Finishing in 9th place in division 7 with only 4 wins, 3 draws, and 15 losses, the club faced a tough uphill battle throughout the campaign. The fun fact for this season highlights a significant issue: a goal difference of -52, reflecting defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance and contributed to their lower league standing. Despite the difficulties, every season offers lessons, and this one serves as a foundation for future growth.
The team scored 27 goals but conceded a staggering 79, underscoring the defensive vulnerabilities that need addressing. With only 15 points accumulated, the season was marked by inconsistency and setbacks, but it also provides a clear target for improvement moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 27 goals across the season
- Conceded 79 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 3 draws in a difficult campaign
- A season to learn from and improve
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Martot Park moving forward should be strengthening the defensive line to reduce the high number of goals conceded. Improving consistency in results and converting more scoring opportunities into wins will be crucial to climbing the league table and avoiding such a negative goal difference in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Martot Park, marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team’s main strengths lie in their resilience and willingness to compete, but significant improvements are needed in defense and overall consistency. With targeted efforts to address these issues, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced season ahead.