Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ley City: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Ley City’s Season 22 was undeniably challenging, marked by a tough struggle to compete at this level. The team managed just a single win, with two draws, but suffered 19 defeats, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. The club scored only 6 goals while conceding a staggering 97, resulting in a goal difference of -91 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles that plagued the season. This record underscores the need for a significant overhaul to build a more resilient and balanced squad.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
5
Record
1-2-19
GD
-91
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
5
Win Rate
5%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
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
1 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
RM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 5
- P8
- Scoring
- 6
- P4
- Defence
- 97
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 0
- P8
- Goal difference
- -91
- P4
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
1-2-19
Wins
1
5%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
19
86%
Attack · Defence
-91 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
Ley City’s Season 22 was undeniably challenging, marked by a tough struggle to compete at this level. The team managed just a single win, with two draws, but suffered 19 defeats, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. The club scored only 6 goals while conceding a staggering 97, resulting in a goal difference of -91 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles that plagued the season. This record underscores the need for a significant overhaul to build a more resilient and balanced squad.
A fun fact about this season is the goal difference of -91, which vividly illustrates the defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Such a stark statistic emphasizes the importance of defensive organization and discipline moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Only 1 win in the entire season
- Secured 2 draws despite the tough campaign
- Scored a total of 6 goals across all matches
- Conceded 97 goals, highlighting defensive issues
- Finished in 12th place in Division 5, League 11
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The season’s results clearly point to a need for defensive reinforcement and better overall consistency. With only one win and a goal difference of -91, the team must focus on defensive organization, reducing goals conceded, and creating more scoring opportunities to improve future standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ley City’s Season 22 was a difficult campaign characterized by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team finished in 12th place with just 5 points, reflecting a season of significant challenges. Strengths are hard to pinpoint given the record, but the club has a clear opportunity to rebuild and learn from this tough experience. Addressing defensive frailties and fostering a more competitive spirit will be essential for progress in the seasons ahead.