Season Review · September 8, 2026
Carston Park: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 was a challenging chapter for Carston Park, as the team struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. Finishing in 11th place in division 7, the club amassed only 3 wins, 1 draw, and suffered 18 losses. The season was marked by defensive struggles, culminating in a goal difference of -42, which highlights the difficulties faced at the back. Despite these setbacks, the team managed to score 18 goals, demonstrating some attacking intent, but the overall results reflect a tough campaign. A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -42, underscoring the defensive struggles throughout the year.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
10
Record
3-1-18
GD
-42
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
10
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RF
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 10
- P13
- Scoring
- 18
- P4
- Defence
- 60
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P25
- Goal difference
- -42
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-1-18
Wins
3
14%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-42 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 was a challenging chapter for Carston Park, as the team struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. Finishing in 11th place in division 7, the club amassed only 3 wins, 1 draw, and suffered 18 losses. The season was marked by defensive struggles, culminating in a goal difference of -42, which highlights the difficulties faced at the back. Despite these setbacks, the team managed to score 18 goals, demonstrating some attacking intent, but the overall results reflect a tough campaign. A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -42, underscoring the defensive struggles throughout the year.
This season served as a learning experience for Carston Park, emphasizing areas that need significant improvement to climb the league table in future campaigns. With limited success on the pitch, the focus now shifts to addressing defensive frailties and building a more resilient squad.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None to highlight due to the difficult season.
- Gained valuable experience and insights for future development.
- Maintained participation and team effort despite setbacks.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus must be on defensive organization and resilience, as evidenced by the substantial goal difference of -42. Improving defensive cohesion and reducing goals conceded will be vital in turning around future seasons. Additionally, increasing goal scoring efficiency and securing more wins will be crucial for climbing higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably a tough campaign for Carston Park, characterized by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team showed resilience in participating through a difficult period, but significant improvements are needed to compete more effectively in division 7. Strengths include the willingness to learn from adversity, while areas for growth center around defensive stability and overall consistency. With targeted efforts, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced season ahead.