Season Review · September 8, 2026
Leigh Athletic: Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Leigh Athletic's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 6, League 10, marked by a tough battle on the pitch. The club finished in 8th place, a position that reflects the struggles faced throughout the season. Despite the adversity, it was a season filled with its own unique stories, showcasing resilience and determination amid the difficulties. The team managed to secure 7 wins, 1 draw, and 14 losses, highlighting the uphill battle they faced in trying to climb the league table.
Finished
8th
Points
22
Record
7-1-14
GD
-18
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
8th
Points
22
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Victor Velasquez
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Victor Velasquez
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Ramiro Alvarado
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P38
- Scoring
- 39
- P38
- Defence
- 57
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P38
- Goal difference
- -18
- P38
Campaign Record
7-1-14
Wins
7
32%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-18 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
Leigh Athletic's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 6, League 10, marked by a tough battle on the pitch. The club finished in 8th place, a position that reflects the struggles faced throughout the season. Despite the adversity, it was a season filled with its own unique stories, showcasing resilience and determination amid the difficulties. The team managed to secure 7 wins, 1 draw, and 14 losses, highlighting the uphill battle they faced in trying to climb the league table.
A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—one of perseverance and fighting against the odds. While the results didn't always go their way, the spirit of the club remained unbroken, and every game contributed to the ongoing narrative of Leigh Athletic.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Secured 7 wins across the season
- Achieved 1 draw, showing resilience in tight matches
- Scored 39 goals, demonstrating attacking intent despite challenges
- Conceded 57 goals, reflecting defensive struggles
- Finished 8th in their division, amidst a tough campaign
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Leigh Athletic's season was marked by a significant number of losses, with 14 defeats impacting their overall standing. The team scored 39 goals but also conceded 57, resulting in a goal difference of -18. Improving defensive solidity and consistency in results could help the club climb higher in the league table in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Leigh Athletic's Season 22 was a tough journey, with the team battling against the odds in a competitive division. Their strengths lay in their fighting spirit and goal-scoring efforts, but defensive vulnerabilities and a high loss tally hindered their overall success. With focused improvements, particularly in defensive organization and consistency, the club can aim for a more positive outcome in the seasons ahead.