Season Review · September 8, 2026
Kest Caste: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Kest Caste's Season 22 was a commendable campaign in division 6, league 26, showcasing a team that played with consistency and resilience. Finishing in 5th place with 42 points, the club demonstrated solid defensive organization and attacking potency, as evidenced by their impressive goal difference of +47 across 22 league matches. The fun fact highlights this strength, reflecting a team capable of both scoring freely and maintaining defensive solidity. This season marked a period of reliable football, with a balanced record of 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, indicating a competitive edge in their division.
Gary's mark
4/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
42
Record
13-3-6
GD
+47
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
42
Win Rate
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Dirk Schumacher
RCM
13 contributions
Top scorer
Demba Fall
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Nikoloz Kakhadze
RW
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P63
- Scoring
- 68
- P75
- Defence
- 21
- P71
- Clean sheets
- 12
- P83
- Goal difference
- +47
- P79
4/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
13-3-6
Wins
13
59%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+47 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Kest Caste's Season 22 was a commendable campaign in division 6, league 26, showcasing a team that played with consistency and resilience. Finishing in 5th place with 42 points, the club demonstrated solid defensive organization and attacking potency, as evidenced by their impressive goal difference of +47 across 22 league matches. The fun fact highlights this strength, reflecting a team capable of both scoring freely and maintaining defensive solidity. This season marked a period of reliable football, with a balanced record of 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, indicating a competitive edge in their division.
While the squad's performance was steady, there remains potential for further growth and refinement. The club's ability to sustain such a high goal difference suggests a strong foundation upon which to build in future campaigns. The season's overall tone was one of dependable progress, setting the stage for ambitions to climb higher in the league standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 68 goals, showcasing attacking prowess
- Conceded only 21 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Achieved a goal difference of +47 across the season
- Secured 13 wins, reflecting consistent performance
- Maintained a solid record with only 6 losses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Kest Caste's season was solid, there is room to enhance consistency in certain matches to convert more draws into wins and reduce the number of losses. Focusing on maintaining this high level of goal difference while increasing points from tighter contests could elevate their league standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kest Caste delivered a dependable and promising season in Season 22, characterized by a strong goal difference and a balanced record. Their defensive organization and attacking efficiency stand out as key strengths. To push higher in the league, the club should aim to improve consistency and capitalize on more opportunities to secure wins. Overall, a season of reliable football with significant potential for further growth.