Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hedge Park: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Hedge Park, as the club navigated a tough campaign in division 7. Finishing in 11th place, the team struggled to find consistency and secure vital points throughout the season. The season was marked by defensive struggles, culminating in a staggering goal difference of -58, highlighting the difficulties faced at the back. Interestingly, despite the hardships, the club managed to score 12 goals, showcasing moments of attacking effort, even if they were not enough to turn the tide in many matches.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
11
Record
3-2-17
GD
-58
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
11
Win Rate
14%
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
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
AM
7 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
AM
6 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RCF
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 11
- P13
- Scoring
- 12
- P13
- Defence
- 70
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P17
- Goal difference
- -58
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
3-2-17
Wins
3
14%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-58 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 Hedge Park, as the club navigated a tough campaign in division 7. Finishing in 11th place, the team struggled to find consistency and secure vital points throughout the season. The season was marked by defensive struggles, culminating in a staggering goal difference of -58, highlighting the difficulties faced at the back. Interestingly, despite the hardships, the club managed to score 12 goals, showcasing moments of attacking effort, even if they were not enough to turn the tide in many matches.
This season's fun fact underscores the defensive issues that plagued Hedge Park, with the team conceding 70 goals across the campaign. The season was a period of learning and reflection, with the club aiming to address its defensive frailties and build a more resilient side moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 12 goals despite a tough season
- Defensive struggles highlighted by a -58 goal difference
- A season to learn from and improve
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Hedge Park's season was marred by a high number of losses and a significant negative goal difference, indicating defensive vulnerabilities and difficulties in converting scoring opportunities. Addressing defensive organization and consistency will be crucial for future progress.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Hedge Park, characterized by defensive struggles and limited success in the league. While the team showed resilience and potential, the season highlighted the need for defensive solidity and better overall consistency. Strengths include the ability to score goals on occasion, but the primary focus moving forward must be on tightening the back and securing more points to climb the table.