Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
In Season 17, Leighbring demonstrated promising development, finishing in 5th place in their division. This solid league position reflects a team that is steadily building a competitive foundation, with a record of 12 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses. The club’s positive goal difference of +12 — more goals scored than conceded — highlights their balanced approach and attacking intent. This season was characterized by strategic growth, as Leighbring focused on consolidating their strengths and nurturing emerging talents.
Gary's mark
4/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
37
Record
12-1-9
GD
+12
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
5th
Points
37
Win Rate
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-2-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Martin Fleming
RAM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Martin Fleming
RAM
8 goals
Top assists
Koichi Osaki
LAM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P63
- Scoring
- 52
- P71
- Defence
- 40
- P54
- Goal difference
- +12
- P63
4/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
12-1-9
Wins
12
55%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+12 GD
Goal Contributions
Martin Fleming
AM · 8G · 3A
11
Jason Young
CF · 6G · 2A
8
Artur Cruz
CM · 3G · 3A
6
Pierre Michel
LWB · 2G
2
Kazuyuki Ishii
CM · 3G
3
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
In Season 17, Leighbring demonstrated promising development, finishing in 5th place in their division. This solid league position reflects a team that is steadily building a competitive foundation, with a record of 12 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses. The club’s positive goal difference of +12 — more goals scored than conceded — highlights their balanced approach and attacking intent. This season was characterized by strategic growth, as Leighbring focused on consolidating their strengths and nurturing emerging talents.
Interestingly, Leighbring’s commitment to a cohesive team effort is evident in their top performers, who contributed across various facets of play. The club’s focus on collective contribution and steady progress sets a strong base for future seasons, with the potential to climb higher up the league table.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +12, showcasing offensive and defensive balance
- Top scorer Martin Fleming netted 8 goals, demonstrating attacking prowess
- Artur Cruz contributed with 3 goals and 3 assists, highlighting versatility
- Consistent team effort with 15 appearances from Pierre Michel at LWB, providing width and support
- Secured a top-half finish, positioning Leighbring as a team on the rise
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Leighbring’s season was promising, consistency remains an area to develop. The team experienced a relatively high number of losses (9), indicating room for improvement in defensive stability and match management. Enhancing squad depth and refining tactical discipline could help convert more draws and narrow the gap against top-tier teams.
Season Rating:(Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Leighbring’s Season 17 was a foundation-building campaign, marked by a positive goal difference and a solid league finish. The team’s collective effort and emerging talents point to a club on the rise, with clear potential for further progress. Focusing on defensive resilience and consistency will be key to climbing higher in the standings. Overall, this season sets a promising trajectory for Leighbring’s future success.