Season Review · April 24, 2026
Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Season 17 at St Haw Albion proved to be a rollercoaster, with moments of promise interspersed with challenges. Finishing in 7th place in Division 5, the team managed to secure a respectable 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, accumulating 33 points. The season's fun fact highlights the team's resilience: a positive goal difference of +1 — more goals scored than conceded — reflecting a balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. Despite the ups and downs, the squad demonstrated a fighting spirit, often staying competitive in tight matches.
Gary's mark
3/5
Average
Finished
7th
Points
33
Record
10-3-9
GD
+1
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
7th
Points
33
Win Rate
45%
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
Brian Carreño
AM
12 contributions
Top scorer
Brian Carreño
AM
5 goals
Top assists
Brian Carreño
AM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 33
- P46
- Scoring
- 46
- P38
- Defence
- 45
- P54
- Goal difference
- +1
- P46
3/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
10-3-9
Wins
10
45%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+1 GD
Goal Contributions
Manuel Alves
CM · 5G · 5A
10
Daniel Hrženjak
CF · 5G · 2A
7
Francisco Dos Santos
CM · 5G · 4A
9
Henry Ellis
CM · 5G · 4A
9
Brian Carreño
CF · 5G · 7A
12
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
Season 17 at St Haw Albion proved to be a rollercoaster, with moments of promise interspersed with challenges. Finishing in 7th place in Division 5, the team managed to secure a respectable 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, accumulating 33 points. The season's fun fact highlights the team's resilience: a positive goal difference of +1 — more goals scored than conceded — reflecting a balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. Despite the ups and downs, the squad demonstrated a fighting spirit, often staying competitive in tight matches.
Throughout the campaign, St Haw Albion showcased several standout performers and moments of collective effort. The season was marked by a mixture of promising attacking displays and defensive solidity, even if consistency was sometimes elusive. The team’s ability to score goals and maintain a narrow goal difference was a key feature, hinting at potential growth in future seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 46 goals across the season, demonstrating attacking intent
- Maintained a goal difference of +1, reflecting defensive resilience
- Multiple players contributed with 5 goals each, showcasing squad depth
- Top scorer Brian Carreño with 7 assists, leading playmaking efforts
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team demonstrated resilience and attacking prowess, consistency remains an area to develop. Defensive organization and minimizing losses in tight matches could elevate their league standing. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and maintaining focus during critical phases of the game could help convert more draws into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
St Haw Albion's Season 17 was characterized by a balanced approach, with notable contributions from key players and a positive goal difference that hints at potential. The squad's versatility and collective effort were strengths, but consistency and defensive solidity could be improved to climb higher in the league. With continued development, the team has the foundation to build upon for a more successful campaign next season.