Season Review · September 8, 2026
Courgarley: Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Season 22 for Courgarley was truly a season of football with its own unique story. The team experienced a rollercoaster of results, finishing in 7th place in Division 7, League 24. Throughout the campaign, they secured 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, accumulating a total of 31 points. The season was marked by moments of promise and challenge alike, reflecting the unpredictable nature of football at this level. Interestingly, despite the mixed results, Courgarley's goal-scoring efforts resulted in 41 goals, showcasing their offensive potential, even as they conceded 57 goals, leading to a goal difference of -16.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
31
Record
9-4-9
GD
-16
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
31
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
Pedro Chagas
RW
16 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
RW
10 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P46
- Scoring
- 41
- P46
- Defence
- 57
- P42
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P50
- Goal difference
- -16
- P38
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-4-9
Wins
9
41%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-16 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 Courgarley was truly a season of football with its own unique story. The team experienced a rollercoaster of results, finishing in 7th place in Division 7, League 24. Throughout the campaign, they secured 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, accumulating a total of 31 points. The season was marked by moments of promise and challenge alike, reflecting the unpredictable nature of football at this level. Interestingly, despite the mixed results, Courgarley's goal-scoring efforts resulted in 41 goals, showcasing their offensive potential, even as they conceded 57 goals, leading to a goal difference of -16.
This season's narrative was shaped by resilience and the pursuit of consistency. While the team faced setbacks, they also demonstrated the ability to compete and challenge opponents. The fun fact about this season is that it was a journey filled with its own unique story, full of memorable moments that will be remembered by fans and players alike.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 41 goals across the season
- Achieved 4 draws, showing resilience in tight matches
- Secured 9 wins, demonstrating competitive spirit
- Finished 7th in Division 7, League 24
- Conceded 57 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Courgarley's season reflected a need for greater defensive solidity and consistency. With an almost equal number of wins and losses, focusing on reducing goals conceded and tightening defensive organization could help improve results. Additionally, capitalizing on scoring opportunities to convert more draws into wins would be beneficial for climbing higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a mixed bag for Courgarley, characterized by an unpredictable journey filled with ups and downs. The team showed offensive promise but struggled defensively, which impacted their overall standing. Strengths include their ability to score goals and compete in tough matches, while areas for growth involve defensive resilience and consistency. With targeted improvements, future campaigns could see them climb the table and turn close matches into more decisive victories.