Season Review · September 8, 2026
Prudbury: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 was a challenging chapter for Prudbury as they navigated the complexities of Division 6, finishing in 9th place. The season was marked by defensive struggles, culminating in a goal difference of -39, which highlights the difficulties faced at the back throughout the campaign. Despite some efforts to push forward, the team found it tough to secure consistent results, ending with only 5 wins and 3 draws from 22 matches. Interestingly, the fun fact of the season is that Prudbury's goal difference of -39 underscores their defensive struggles throughout the season, a key area that needs addressing moving forward.
Gary's mark
2/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
18
Record
5-3-14
GD
-39
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
9th
Points
18
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-F9
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Anthony Nasiru
LF
5 contributions
Top scorer
Anthony Nasiru
LF
4 goals
Top assists
Elhadji Ndour
AM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P29
- Scoring
- 21
- P29
- Defence
- 60
- P33
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P29
- Goal difference
- -39
- P29
2/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
5-3-14
Wins
5
23%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-39 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 Prudbury as they navigated the complexities of Division 6, finishing in 9th place. The season was marked by defensive struggles, culminating in a goal difference of -39, which highlights the difficulties faced at the back throughout the campaign. Despite some efforts to push forward, the team found it tough to secure consistent results, ending with only 5 wins and 3 draws from 22 matches. Interestingly, the fun fact of the season is that Prudbury's goal difference of -39 underscores their defensive struggles throughout the season, a key area that needs addressing moving forward.
This season served as a valuable learning experience for the club, emphasizing the importance of defensive organization and resilience. With a total of 21 goals scored, Prudbury showed some attacking intent but lacked the defensive solidity to convert efforts into more positive results. The season's performance reflects a team in transition, seeking to build a foundation for future success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 21 goals across the season
- Managed 3 draws in a tough campaign
- Gained valuable experience in Division 6
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Prudbury's season was marred by defensive issues, as evidenced by the substantial goal difference of -39. Addressing defensive organization and consistency will be crucial for future progress. Improving results in close matches and converting attacking opportunities more effectively could also help elevate the team's standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Prudbury, marked by defensive struggles and a final position of 9th in Division 6. While the team showed some attacking effort, the significant goal deficit underscores the need for defensive improvements. The season served as a vital learning curve, highlighting areas to focus on for future development. Strengths include the ability to score goals, but the club must work on defensive resilience and consistency to climb higher in the standings.