Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ringsey United: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Ringsey United's Season 22 was undeniably challenging, marked by a tough struggle in the league that culminated in a 11th place finish in Division 5, League 9. The team faced significant defensive issues, as reflected in their staggering goal difference of -82, with only 7 goals scored against a conceded total of 89. This season's record of just 2 wins, 1 draw, and 19 losses underscores the difficulties faced on the pitch. A fun fact from this campaign is the goal difference of -82, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the season, which proved to be a major hurdle in their overall performance.
Finished
11th
Points
7
Record
2-1-19
GD
-82
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
7
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
RW
4 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
RW
3 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
1 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 7
- P17
- Scoring
- 7
- P13
- Defence
- 89
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P21
- Goal difference
- -82
- P13
Campaign Record
2-1-19
Wins
2
9%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
19
86%
Attack · Defence
-82 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
Ringsey United's Season 22 was undeniably challenging, marked by a tough struggle in the league that culminated in a 11th place finish in Division 5, League 9. The team faced significant defensive issues, as reflected in their staggering goal difference of -82, with only 7 goals scored against a conceded total of 89. This season's record of just 2 wins, 1 draw, and 19 losses underscores the difficulties faced on the pitch. A fun fact from this campaign is the goal difference of -82, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the season, which proved to be a major hurdle in their overall performance.
Despite the hardships, this season provides a valuable learning opportunity for the club to address its weaknesses and rebuild for future campaigns. The lack of top-performing players and limited goal-scoring output suggest that strategic changes and squad improvements are necessary moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None to report, as the season was predominantly marked by struggles and setbacks.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Ringsey United must focus on strengthening their defensive organization to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving goal-scoring capabilities and securing more wins are essential steps to climb the league table. Addressing these issues will be critical in transforming a difficult season into a foundation for future success.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Ringsey United, characterized by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team’s record reflects a need for significant improvements across multiple areas, particularly in defense and goal scoring. While this season was a tough learning experience, it provides a clear roadmap for the club to focus on strategic enhancements and rebuild confidence for the seasons ahead.