Season Review · September 8, 2026
Sury Town: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging journey for Sury Town, as they faced numerous hurdles in their division. Finishing in 10th place out of the league, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the campaign. The season was marked by defensive difficulties, culminating in a daunting goal difference of -58, which highlights the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite some efforts to turn the tide, the team only managed 3 wins and 5 draws, with a significant number of losses that hampered their overall standing.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
14
Record
3-5-14
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
10th
Points
14
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
LF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LF
3 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
CF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P21
- Scoring
- 12
- P21
- Defence
- 70
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P38
- Goal difference
- -58
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-5-14
Wins
3
14%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
14
64%
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:
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Gary Nano
Season 22 proved to be a challenging journey for Sury Town, as they faced numerous hurdles in their division. Finishing in 10th place out of the league, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the campaign. The season was marked by defensive difficulties, culminating in a daunting goal difference of -58, which highlights the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite some efforts to turn the tide, the team only managed 3 wins and 5 draws, with a significant number of losses that hampered their overall standing.
A fun fact about this season is their goal difference of -58, underscoring the defensive struggles that plagued the team and contributed heavily to their final position. The season served as a tough learning curve, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and tactical adjustments moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Few victories, but moments of resilience in a tough season
- Notable efforts to improve, despite the overall results
- Total goals scored: 12, showing limited offensive output
- Defensive challenges highlighted by the high goals against
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s primary focus should be on defensive organization and resilience, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded. Improving consistency in results and boosting offensive productivity will be crucial for a more competitive season. Addressing these issues could help turn narrow losses into wins and elevate the team’s league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Sury Town’s Season 22 was a difficult campaign marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. While the team faced significant challenges, the season provides valuable lessons in defensive organization and tactical adjustments. Strengths include resilience in some matches, but the overall performance highlights the need for strategic improvements to climb the league table in the future.