Season Review · September 8, 2026
St Haw Albion: Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Season 22 for St Haw Albion was truly a rollercoaster, marked by a series of fluctuating results that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The team finished in 8th place in Division 4, League 7, with a total of 27 points from 9 wins and 13 losses. Despite a solid attack that netted 42 goals, the defense struggled at times, conceding 62 goals and ending the season with a goal difference of -20. Interestingly, this season was a season of football with its own unique story, full of unexpected turns and memorable moments that defined the club’s journey.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
27
Record
9-0-13
GD
-20
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
27
Win Rate
41%
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
Aliou Ndiaye
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Aliou Ndiaye
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Colin Macleod
LF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 27
- P38
- Scoring
- 42
- P38
- Defence
- 62
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P38
- Goal difference
- -20
- P38
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-0-13
Wins
9
41%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-20 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 St Haw Albion was truly a rollercoaster, marked by a series of fluctuating results that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The team finished in 8th place in Division 4, League 7, with a total of 27 points from 9 wins and 13 losses. Despite a solid attack that netted 42 goals, the defense struggled at times, conceding 62 goals and ending the season with a goal difference of -20. Interestingly, this season was a season of football with its own unique story, full of unexpected turns and memorable moments that defined the club’s journey.
The season's unpredictability was reflected in the results, with no draws recorded and a mix of victories and defeats that kept the standings fluid. While the team’s overall performance was average, the season offered valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 42 goals across the season
- Secured 9 wins despite a challenging campaign
- Ended with a negative goal difference of -20
- Finished 8th in their division, demonstrating resilience amid adversity
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for St Haw Albion moving forward should be strengthening the defensive line to reduce goals conceded and converting more of their attacking opportunities into points. The team’s inability to secure draws and the high number of losses suggest a need for consistency and resilience in tight matches.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for St Haw Albion was characterized by a series of ups and downs, culminating in an average overall performance. The team demonstrated attacking potential with 42 goals but was hindered defensively, leading to a negative goal difference. Strengthening defensive solidity and improving match consistency will be key areas to focus on in the next campaign. With a solid foundation and lessons learned, the club has the potential to turn these mixed fortunes into a more stable and successful future.