Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Season 17 marked a pivotal step for Fazey Wanderers as they navigated their way through the eighth division, ultimately finishing in a respectable 6th place. With a balanced record of 10 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and a steady development trajectory. Notably, Fazey Wanderers boasted a positive goal difference of +3, more goals scored than conceded, which highlights their defensive solidity and attacking potential. This season served as a solid foundation for future growth, emphasizing the importance of building a cohesive squad and gaining valuable experience at this level.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
32
Record
10-2-10
GD
+3
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
6th
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
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jacob Suleiman
LCF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Wim van Berkel
LCM
4 goals
Top assists
Jacob Suleiman
LCF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 32
- P58
- Scoring
- 38
- P50
- Defence
- 35
- P63
- Goal difference
- +3
- P63
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
10-2-10
Wins
10
45%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+3 GD
Goal Contributions
Wim van Berkel
CM · 4G
4
Ryan Carter
CB · 2G · 1A
3
Lukman Tan
CM · 2G · 1A
3
Pengcheng Lee
RW · 2G · 1A
3
Luke Burton
CB · 2G
2
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 marked a pivotal step for Fazey Wanderers as they navigated their way through the eighth division, ultimately finishing in a respectable 6th place. With a balanced record of 10 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and a steady development trajectory. Notably, Fazey Wanderers boasted a positive goal difference of +3, more goals scored than conceded, which highlights their defensive solidity and attacking potential. This season served as a solid foundation for future growth, emphasizing the importance of building a cohesive squad and gaining valuable experience at this level.
The club’s focus on developing versatile contributors paid dividends, with multiple players contributing both offensively and defensively. The season’s highlights include consistent performances from key players and a commitment to improving team chemistry, setting the stage for more ambitious campaigns ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +3, more goals scored than conceded
- Multiple players contributed goals and assists, showcasing team versatility
- Secured a top-half finish in the league, finishing 6th out of 36 teams
- Maintained a solid defensive record with only 35 goals conceded in 22 matches
- Developed a cohesive squad with promising young talent
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team showed promising signs, Fazey Wanderers could benefit from greater consistency in their performances, especially in closing out matches and reducing losses. Enhancing attacking options and goal-scoring efficiency could help convert draws and narrow defeats into wins. Developing squad depth and tactical flexibility will be crucial for climbing higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Fazey Wanderers' Season 17 was a solid step forward, laying important groundwork for future success. The team demonstrated defensive stability, balanced scoring, and a cohesive squad effort. Moving forward, focusing on consistency, offensive potency, and tactical adaptability will be key to elevating their league position and achieving more ambitious goals. With continued development, Fazey Wanderers can look ahead with optimism and confidence.