Season Review · September 8, 2026
Patelder: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 for Patelder was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club’s history. Finishing in 11th place in division 7, league 18, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. With only 3 wins, 2 draws, and a staggering 17 losses, it was a season marked by struggles on both ends of the pitch. The team scored just 14 goals but conceded 66, resulting in a goal difference of -52 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. This stark statistic underscores the need for a strategic overhaul and defensive resilience moving forward.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
11
Record
3-2-17
GD
-52
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
11
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
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
RW
5 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
4 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 11
- P13
- Scoring
- 14
- P4
- Defence
- 66
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P8
- Goal difference
- -52
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
3-2-17
Wins
3
14%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-52 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 for Patelder was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club’s history. Finishing in 11th place in division 7, league 18, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. With only 3 wins, 2 draws, and a staggering 17 losses, it was a season marked by struggles on both ends of the pitch. The team scored just 14 goals but conceded 66, resulting in a goal difference of -52 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. This stark statistic underscores the need for a strategic overhaul and defensive resilience moving forward.
A fun fact from this season highlights the extent of these difficulties: the team’s goal difference of -52 was a major factor in their overall performance. Despite the hardships, the season provides valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvements.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None to report; the season was predominantly challenging.
- Gained experience and insight into areas requiring urgent attention.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus should be on defensive organization and goal-scoring efficiency. The team’s significant goal difference deficit and high number of losses indicate the need for tactical adjustments, better defensive discipline, and perhaps a review of attacking options to increase goal output.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Patelder, characterized by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team’s low win count and goal difference highlight the urgent need for strategic improvements. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and offensive potency will be crucial to turn the season’s lessons into future success. The season serves as a foundation for growth, with clear areas identified for development and a renewed focus on building resilience.