Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hayesdal Stan: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Hayesdal Stan's Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club’s history. Competing in division 7, league 54, the team struggled to find consistency and stability throughout the campaign. The season was marked by defensive vulnerabilities, as reflected in their goal difference of -45—the result of conceding 69 goals while managing only 24 goals for. This defensive struggle was a significant factor in their overall performance, highlighting the need for a more solid backline to turn results around in future seasons.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
17
Record
5-2-15
GD
-45
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
10th
Points
17
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Branko Bartolić
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 17
- P21
- Scoring
- 24
- P21
- Defence
- 69
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P21
- Goal difference
- -45
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-2-15
Wins
5
23%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-45 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
Hayesdal Stan's Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club’s history. Competing in division 7, league 54, the team struggled to find consistency and stability throughout the campaign. The season was marked by defensive vulnerabilities, as reflected in their goal difference of -45—the result of conceding 69 goals while managing only 24 goals for. This defensive struggle was a significant factor in their overall performance, highlighting the need for a more solid backline to turn results around in future seasons.
Interestingly, this season's fun fact underscores the defensive issues faced: "Goal difference of -45 - defensive struggles throughout the season." Despite the hardships, the club's players and staff can use this season as a learning experience to build a stronger foundation moving forward. The season's outcome was a tough one, but it offers valuable insights for future improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded for this difficult season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus should be on defensive organization and resilience, as indicated by the high number of goals conceded. Improving defensive cohesion and reducing individual errors could significantly enhance results. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency would help turn more matches into wins and climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hayesdal Stan's Season 22 was a tough journey marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team finished 10th in their division with only 5 wins and a goal difference of -45, reflecting the challenges faced throughout the campaign. While the season was disappointing, it provides a clear blueprint for areas needing urgent attention—particularly defensive solidity and goal-scoring. With focused improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced season ahead.