Season Review · September 8, 2026
Eton-Clin United: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 was a challenging chapter for Eton-Clin United, marked by a tough struggle in the league. Finishing in 9th place in Division 5, the team faced significant difficulties throughout the season. The club managed only 3 wins, 2 draws, and suffered 17 losses, accumulating a total of 11 points. The fun fact for this season highlights a goal difference of -68, reflecting the defensive struggles that plagued the team and contributed heavily to their overall performance. Despite the hardships, this season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
1/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
11
Record
3-2-17
GD
-68
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
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
Nilson Pires
CF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 11
- P29
- Scoring
- 13
- P29
- Defence
- 81
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P21
- Goal difference
- -68
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
3-2-17
Wins
3
14%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-68 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 Eton-Clin United, marked by a tough struggle in the league. Finishing in 9th place in Division 5, the team faced significant difficulties throughout the season. The club managed only 3 wins, 2 draws, and suffered 17 losses, accumulating a total of 11 points. The fun fact for this season highlights a goal difference of -68, reflecting the defensive struggles that plagued the team and contributed heavily to their overall performance. Despite the hardships, this season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
While the season was tough, it also served as a reminder of the areas needing improvement, particularly in defensive organization and consistency. The club's goal tally of just 13 goals for and 81 goals against underscores the need for strategic adjustments and squad development moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Few wins but valuable experience gained
- Learning opportunity from tough league battles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Eton-Clin United's season was marred by defensive issues, as evidenced by the substantial goal difference of -68. Strengthening defensive organization, reducing conceded goals, and improving overall team resilience are critical steps for future success. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output will be vital to climb higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Eton-Clin United, characterized by defensive struggles and a low points tally. The team showed resilience in some matches but ultimately finished well below mid-table. The key strengths lie in the experience gained and the lessons learned from a tough season. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and offensive efficiency will be essential to turn the tide and aim for better results in the next season.