Season Review · September 8, 2026
Lon Lymough: Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Season 22 for Lon Lymough in Division 6 was marked by a series of fluctuating results, reflecting a campaign filled with both promising moments and challenging setbacks. The team managed to score an impressive 60 goals, showcasing their ability to produce attacking football, which is a notable achievement at this level. Interestingly, despite their offensive prowess, they conceded 68 goals, leading to a negative goal difference of -8. This season's fun fact highlights their prolific attacking approach, which kept fans entertained even if the overall results were inconsistent.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
28
Record
9-1-12
GD
-8
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
28
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-4-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Zoran Novaković
RM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Guzman Perez
LM
5 goals
Top assists
Zoran Novaković
RM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P38
- Scoring
- 60
- P46
- Defence
- 68
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P38
- Goal difference
- -8
- P38
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-1-12
Wins
9
41%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-8 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 for Lon Lymough in Division 6 was marked by a series of fluctuating results, reflecting a campaign filled with both promising moments and challenging setbacks. The team managed to score an impressive 60 goals, showcasing their ability to produce attacking football, which is a notable achievement at this level. Interestingly, despite their offensive prowess, they conceded 68 goals, leading to a negative goal difference of -8. This season's fun fact highlights their prolific attacking approach, which kept fans entertained even if the overall results were inconsistent.
The club finished in 8th place, a mid-table position that underscores the season's unpredictable nature. With 9 wins, 1 draw, and 12 losses, Lon Lymough experienced a fair share of ups and downs, making it a campaign of resilience and learning.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 60 goals, demonstrating attacking intent and offensive capability
- Achieved a positive goal-scoring record despite mixed results
- Secured a single draw, emphasizing the team's competitive spirit
- Ended the season in 8th position in the league standings
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s record of 9 wins, 1 draw, and 12 losses indicates room for greater consistency and defensive solidity. Addressing the goals conceded and turning some of those losses into draws or wins could significantly enhance their league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Lon Lymough was characterized by a spirited attacking approach, as evidenced by their 60 goals scored. While the offensive output was a highlight, defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results prevented a higher league finish. The team showed resilience and potential, but focusing on defensive organization and consistency could elevate their performance in future campaigns. Overall, it was a season of ups and downs, leaving room for growth and improvement.