Season Review · September 8, 2026
Alforoad Park: Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Season 22 for Alforoad Park was a rollercoaster of unpredictable performances, marked by a series of ups and downs that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The club finished in 7th place in division 7, accumulating 27 points from 9 wins and 13 losses, with no draws to balance the ledger. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -30, highlighting significant defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite some offensive efforts, the team often found themselves on the back foot, conceding far more goals than they scored.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
27
Record
9-0-13
GD
-30
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
27
Win Rate
41%
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
Michel Lemoine
RCM
12 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 27
- P46
- Scoring
- 33
- P38
- Defence
- 63
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P46
- Goal difference
- -30
- P38
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-0-13
Wins
9
41%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-30 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 Alforoad Park was a rollercoaster of unpredictable performances, marked by a series of ups and downs that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The club finished in 7th place in division 7, accumulating 27 points from 9 wins and 13 losses, with no draws to balance the ledger. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of -30, highlighting significant defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite some offensive efforts, the team often found themselves on the back foot, conceding far more goals than they scored.
This season was characterized by inconsistency, with moments of promise overshadowed by defensive lapses. The club’s inability to secure draws meant that many matches swung either way, contributing to their mid-table finish. The season's unpredictable nature was a testament to the challenges faced on both ends of the pitch, making it a campaign of learning and resilience.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Total Goals Scored: 33
- Goals Conceded: 63
- Goal Difference: -30
- No draws recorded this season
- Finished 7th in division 7
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Alforoad Park's season was hampered by defensive vulnerabilities, as reflected in their -30 goal difference. Addressing defensive organization and consistency could significantly improve results. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities and securing draws could help stabilize the team's league position and overall points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Alforoad Park was a campaign of mixed fortunes, with notable defensive struggles and an inconsistent record. The team showed resilience but lacked the defensive solidity needed for a more competitive finish. Strengths include their offensive efforts, but the primary area for growth remains their defensive stability and ability to secure more balanced results. With targeted improvements, future seasons could see a more consistent and successful performance.