Season Review · September 8, 2026
Strouts Athletic: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Strouts Athletic as they navigated the complexities of Division 7. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 1 win and 1 draw against 20 losses. The season was marked by defensive difficulties, culminating in a staggering goal difference of -82, which highlights the defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite the hardships, this season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future development.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
4
Record
1-1-20
GD
-82
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
12th
Points
4
Win Rate
5%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
5 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LW
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 4
- P4
- Scoring
- 9
- P4
- Defence
- 91
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 0
- P4
- Goal difference
- -82
- P4
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
1-1-20
Wins
1
5%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-82 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 Strouts Athletic as they navigated the complexities of Division 7. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 1 win and 1 draw against 20 losses. The season was marked by defensive difficulties, culminating in a staggering goal difference of -82, which highlights the defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite the hardships, this season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future development.
An interesting fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -82, underscoring the defensive struggles that plagued the team. Such a stark statistic emphasizes the need for a strategic overhaul and defensive resilience in the upcoming seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Only 1 win recorded this season
- Total goals scored: 9
- Conceded 91 goals, highlighting defensive issues
- Finished in 12th place in the division
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Strouts Athletic moving forward should be addressing their defensive frailties, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded. Improving team cohesion, defensive organization, and resilience will be critical to turning around such a difficult campaign.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably tough for Strouts Athletic, characterized by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team’s strengths lie in their resilience to endure a difficult season, but significant improvements are needed in defense and overall consistency. With targeted efforts and strategic adjustments, the club can aim to improve their standing and performance in the next season.