Season Review · September 8, 2026
Kidges Wanderers: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be an incredibly challenging chapter for Kidges Wanderers, as the team struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. Finishing in 12th place in their division, the club amassed only 3 points from 22 matches, with no wins, three draws, and a staggering 19 losses. The season was marked by significant defensive issues, as evidenced by the fun fact: a goal difference of -83, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite the hardships, this season serves as a crucial learning experience, providing the foundation for future improvements and growth.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
3
Record
0-3-19
GD
-83
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
12th
Points
3
Win Rate
0%
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
2 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
2 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 3
- P4
- Scoring
- 3
- P4
- Defence
- 86
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P8
- Goal difference
- -83
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
0-3-19
Wins
0
0%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
19
86%
Attack · Defence
-83 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
Season 22 proved to be an incredibly challenging chapter for Kidges Wanderers, as the team struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. Finishing in 12th place in their division, the club amassed only 3 points from 22 matches, with no wins, three draws, and a staggering 19 losses. The season was marked by significant defensive issues, as evidenced by the fun fact: a goal difference of -83, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite the hardships, this season serves as a crucial learning experience, providing the foundation for future improvements and growth.
The team scored a mere 3 goals while conceding 86, reflecting the difficulties faced on both ends of the pitch. Such a stark goal difference underscores the need for strategic adjustments and squad development moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Only 3 goals scored across the entire season
- Conceded 86 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Achieved 3 draws, showing some resilience amidst adversity
- A season to learn from and improve
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Kidges Wanderers' season was marred by a lack of wins and a significant goal difference deficit. The team needs to focus on defensive organization and goal-scoring opportunities to turn draws into wins and reduce the heavy goals conceded tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Kidges Wanderers, marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The club's negative goal difference and lack of victories highlight the need for strategic adjustments and squad improvements. While the season was disappointing, it offers valuable lessons and a foundation upon which to build a more competitive future. Strengthening defensive resilience and increasing goal-scoring will be key areas to focus on moving forward.