Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Season 17 for Petouts Wanderers was truly a season of football with its own unique story. The team faced a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing 7th out of 34 teams. With a record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, it was a season marked more by development than dominance. The Wanderers scored 29 goals but conceded 48, resulting in a goal difference of -19 and a total of 23 points. Despite the tough results, this campaign laid important foundations for the club’s future ambitions, emphasizing growth and team cohesion.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
23
Record
7-2-13
GD
-19
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
23
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Sergio Escalante
RW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Andres Camacho
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Sergio Escalante
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P46
- Scoring
- 29
- P38
- Defence
- 48
- P38
- Goal difference
- -19
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
7-2-13
Wins
7
32%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-19 GD
Goal Contributions
Andres Camacho
LW · 6G · 1A
7
Sergio Escalante
LW · 4G · 6A
10
Alfredo Castillo
CB · 2G
2
Francisco Dinis
RM
0
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 for Petouts Wanderers was truly a season of football with its own unique story. The team faced a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing 7th out of 34 teams. With a record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, it was a season marked more by development than dominance. The Wanderers scored 29 goals but conceded 48, resulting in a goal difference of -19 and a total of 23 points. Despite the tough results, this campaign laid important foundations for the club’s future ambitions, emphasizing growth and team cohesion.
A fun fact about this season is that it was a period of steady learning and building, setting the stage for the club’s next steps. The squad showed resilience and commitment, with several players contributing across multiple facets of play, highlighting a collective effort to improve and develop.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Andres Camacho led the team with 6 goals, showcasing his offensive prowess.
- Sergio Escalante was instrumental with 4 goals and 6 assists, demonstrating his all-around contribution.
- Alfredo Castillo provided defensive stability with 14 appearances and 2 goals.
- Consistent appearances from Francisco Dinis and Musa Muazu underscored team reliability.
- The team demonstrated a strong work ethic and team spirit, setting a foundation for future growth.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team showed promise, there is room to tighten defensive organization and reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving consistency in attack and securing more points from tight matches could elevate the team’s league standing. Developing a more cohesive tactical approach will be crucial for future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Petouts Wanderers' Season 17 was a foundational year characterized by steady development and team cohesion. The squad’s collective effort and individual contributions laid important groundwork for future success. However, defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistency in results highlight areas needing focus. With continued growth and strategic improvements, the Wanderers are poised to build on this season’s lessons and aim higher in the next campaign.