Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Season 17 at Soldins Park marked a pivotal step in establishing a solid foundation for the club’s future ambitions. Competing in division 8 and finishing in 7th place, the team demonstrated resilience and a balanced approach, ending the season with an almost equal number of wins and losses (10 each), complemented by 2 draws. An intriguing fun fact from this campaign is the positive goal difference of +7—more goals scored than conceded—highlighting a disciplined defensive structure paired with effective attacking play. This season was about laying the groundwork, with promising signs of growth and cohesion within the squad.
Finished
7th
Points
32
Record
10-2-10
GD
+7
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
32
Win Rate
45%
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
Michael Stephens
RW
13 contributions
Top scorer
Hubert Girard
LW
8 goals
Top assists
Michael Stephens
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 32
- P46
- Scoring
- 52
- P58
- Defence
- 45
- P42
- Goal difference
- +7
- P54
Campaign Record
10-2-10
Wins
10
45%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+7 GD
Goal Contributions
Hubert Girard
LW · 8G · 2A
10
Michael Stephens
RWB · 7G · 6A
13
Josias Santos
CM · 6G · 1A
7
David McKenzie
CM · 4G · 5A
9
Jamie Graham
CM · 4G · 2A
6
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 17 at Soldins Park marked a pivotal step in establishing a solid foundation for the club’s future ambitions. Competing in division 8 and finishing in 7th place, the team demonstrated resilience and a balanced approach, ending the season with an almost equal number of wins and losses (10 each), complemented by 2 draws. An intriguing fun fact from this campaign is the positive goal difference of +7—more goals scored than conceded—highlighting a disciplined defensive structure paired with effective attacking play. This season was about laying the groundwork, with promising signs of growth and cohesion within the squad.
Throughout the season, Soldins Park showcased a collective effort, with key players contributing across multiple facets of the game. The team’s steady progress and the development of emerging talents set a promising tone for the seasons ahead, emphasizing the importance of building from the ground up.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +7, indicating a balanced attack and defense
- Top scorer Hubert Girard netted 8 goals, showcasing his offensive prowess
- Strong midfield contributions from Michael Stephens and Josias Santos, with combined goals and assists
- Consistent performances from core players, with all top contributors maintaining clean disciplinary records
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed promising signs, consistency remains a key area for growth. Improving defensive solidity to reduce goals conceded further, and increasing squad depth to sustain performance levels across the season, would be beneficial. Developing more attacking options and refining set-piece efficiency could also elevate the team’s offensive output.
Season Rating: (Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Soldins Park’s Season 17 was characterized by steady progress and foundational development. The team’s balanced approach, highlighted by a positive goal difference and contributions from multiple players, bodes well for future campaigns. Strengths include disciplined defense, versatile midfield play, and emerging attacking talent. To move forward, the club should focus on consistency, defensive resilience, and squad depth to push higher up the table. Overall, a solid season that sets the stage for growth and success in the seasons to come.