Season Review · September 8, 2026
Easton Forest: Struggling season - Battling against the odds
In Season 22, Easton Forest faced a challenging campaign in division 7, finishing in 7th place. Despite the struggles, the team managed to secure a positive goal difference of +1, a rare feat for a side battling against the odds, with more goals scored (48) than conceded (47). This quirky fun fact highlights that, even in tough times, Easton Forest demonstrated resilience and an ability to find the net. The season was marked by a series of hard-fought matches, with the team showing grit and determination to stay competitive throughout.
Finished
7th
Points
27
Record
8-3-11
GD
+1
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
7th
Points
27
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-5-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Mirko Bašić
CM
12 contributions
Top scorer
Michael Clark
RAM
9 goals
Top assists
Mirko Bašić
CM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 27
- P46
- Scoring
- 48
- P46
- Defence
- 47
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P46
- Goal difference
- +1
- P46
Campaign Record
8-3-11
Wins
8
36%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
+1 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
In Season 22, Easton Forest faced a challenging campaign in division 7, finishing in 7th place. Despite the struggles, the team managed to secure a positive goal difference of +1, a rare feat for a side battling against the odds, with more goals scored (48) than conceded (47). This quirky fun fact highlights that, even in tough times, Easton Forest demonstrated resilience and an ability to find the net. The season was marked by a series of hard-fought matches, with the team showing grit and determination to stay competitive throughout.
Throughout the season, Easton Forest accumulated 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, earning a total of 27 points. While the overall record indicates room for improvement, the team’s goal difference suggests they were competitive in many fixtures, often narrowly missing out on better results. The season was a testament to their fighting spirit, even if the final league position reflected the ongoing challenges faced on the pitch.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +1 despite a tough season
- Demonstrated resilience with a solid record of 8 wins
- Notched 48 goals, showcasing attacking intent even in difficult circumstances
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
With more losses than wins and a mid-table finish, Easton Forest could benefit from tightening their defense to reduce goals conceded and converting more scoring opportunities into wins. Improving consistency across matches and minimizing defeats could help climb higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Easton Forest’s Season 22 was a tough journey, but their positive goal difference indicates they were capable of competing and scoring against opponents. The team’s resilience and fighting spirit are commendable, even if the overall results fell short of ambitions. Focusing on defensive solidity and consistency could help them turn close matches into more victories next season. The foundation is there; now it’s about building on it to achieve better league positions.