Season Review · September 8, 2026
Mary Bake: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Mary Bake, as the team faced numerous hurdles throughout the campaign. Finishing in 12th place in division 7, the club struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins against 13 losses. The season was marked by defensive vulnerabilities, culminating in a staggering goal difference of -41, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the team all year. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience with 7 draws, indicating moments of fight and potential to build upon.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
13
Record
2-7-13
GD
-41
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
13
Win Rate
9%
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
Nilson Pires
LCF
14 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
AM
6 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
LCF
10 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 13
- P4
- Scoring
- 18
- P4
- Defence
- 59
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P29
- Goal difference
- -41
- P8
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-7-13
Wins
2
9%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-41 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 Mary Bake, as the team faced numerous hurdles throughout the campaign. Finishing in 12th place in division 7, the club struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins against 13 losses. The season was marked by defensive vulnerabilities, culminating in a staggering goal difference of -41, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the team all year. Despite these setbacks, the team showed resilience with 7 draws, indicating moments of fight and potential to build upon.
An interesting fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -41, which underscores the defensive struggles throughout the season. This statistic reveals the need for a strategic overhaul to tighten up the backline and improve overall team stability moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 18 goals across the season
- Secured 7 draws, showing resilience in tough matches
- Gained valuable experience in division 7
- Demonstrated team spirit despite challenges
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Mary Bake moving forward should be addressing defensive frailties, as evidenced by the high goals conceded and negative goal difference. Improving consistency in results and converting more scoring opportunities into wins will be crucial to climbing the table and building confidence within the squad.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undoubtedly a difficult campaign for Mary Bake, characterized by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team’s resilience in securing draws is commendable, but the overall record highlights the need for significant improvements in defense and goal-scoring efficiency. With targeted adjustments and a focus on solidity at the back, the club has the potential to turn this challenging season into a foundation for future growth.