Season Review · September 8, 2026
Gill United: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Gill United's Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club’s history. Competing in Division 4, League 3, the team faced significant hurdles, finishing in 11th place with just 1 win, 1 draw, and a staggering 20 losses. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -105—the result of conceding 111 goals while scoring only 6. This stark statistic underscores the defensive issues that hampered their overall performance and consistency throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
2/5
Poor
Finished
11th
Points
4
Record
1-1-20
GD
-105
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
4
Win Rate
5%
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
Leonardo Machado
CF
1 contributions
Top scorer
Leonardo Machado
CF
1 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
LCM
1 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 4
- P13
- Scoring
- 6
- P8
- Defence
- 111
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 0
- P8
- Goal difference
- -105
- P4
2/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
1-1-20
Wins
1
5%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
20
91%
Attack · Defence
-105 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
Gill United's Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club’s history. Competing in Division 4, League 3, the team faced significant hurdles, finishing in 11th place with just 1 win, 1 draw, and a staggering 20 losses. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -105—the result of conceding 111 goals while scoring only 6. This stark statistic underscores the defensive issues that hampered their overall performance and consistency throughout the campaign.
A fun fact about this difficult season is the goal difference of -105, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite the adversity, the campaign provides valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvement. The club's resilience and willingness to learn from such a tough season will be crucial as they aim to turn their fortunes around.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None (season was predominantly characterized by setbacks and defensive challenges)
- Only 6 goals scored across the entire season
- Conceded 111 goals, reflecting defensive vulnerabilities
- Finished 11th in their division with 4 points
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Gill United moving forward must be strengthening their defensive organization and overall team resilience. The significant goal difference and high number of goals conceded highlight the urgent need for defensive reforms and tactical adjustments to prevent such heavy defeats in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Gill United’s Season 22 was marked by considerable difficulties, with a record that underscores defensive vulnerabilities and overall team struggles. While the season was tough, it offers an important learning opportunity. The club’s key strengths lie in their perseverance and willingness to confront challenges head-on. Moving forward, addressing defensive frailties and building a more balanced team will be essential steps toward climbing the division and achieving more competitive results.