Season Review · September 8, 2026
Penles Wanderers: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Penles Wanderers faced a challenging Season 22 in the fifth division, finishing in 10th place. The campaign was marked by significant defensive struggles, as evidenced by their staggering goal difference of -69—the result of conceding 78 goals while managing only 9 goals for. This season proved to be a tough learning experience, highlighting areas that need urgent attention to climb the ranks in future campaigns. Despite the difficulties, the team showed resilience in some matches, but overall, consistency was lacking.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
11
Record
3-2-17
GD
-69
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
11
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Michel Lemoine
AM
5 contributions
Top scorer
Michel Lemoine
AM
3 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
AM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 11
- P21
- Scoring
- 9
- P13
- Defence
- 78
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P17
- Goal difference
- -69
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-2-17
Wins
3
14%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-69 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Penles Wanderers faced a challenging Season 22 in the fifth division, finishing in 10th place. The campaign was marked by significant defensive struggles, as evidenced by their staggering goal difference of -69—the result of conceding 78 goals while managing only 9 goals for. This season proved to be a tough learning experience, highlighting areas that need urgent attention to climb the ranks in future campaigns. Despite the difficulties, the team showed resilience in some matches, but overall, consistency was lacking.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -69, underscoring the defensive issues that plagued the team throughout the year. With only 3 wins and 2 draws from 22 matches, Penles Wanderers struggled to find stability and form, making this season a pivotal point for reflection and rebuilding.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded for this season due to the overall poor performance.
- The team endured a tough season with only 11 points accumulated.
- The season served as a foundation for learning and future improvement.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus must be on defensive organization and resilience, as indicated by the high number of goals conceded. Improving goal-scoring opportunities and consistency in match performances are also crucial to avoid such a lopsided goal difference and to secure more points in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Penles Wanderers’ Season 22 was undeniably difficult, marked by defensive frailties and limited offensive output. The team finished in 10th place with only 3 wins, 2 draws, and 17 losses, accumulating just 11 points. While this season exposed significant weaknesses, it also provides a clear roadmap for improvement—particularly in defensive solidity and goal-scoring. With targeted efforts and strategic adjustments, the club can aim for a more competitive showing in the next campaign.