Season Review · September 8, 2026
Wing's Wal: Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Season 22 for Wing's Wal was a rollercoaster ride, marked by a series of fluctuating results that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The team finished in 9th place in Division 7, accumulating 29 points from 9 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses. Despite a balanced goals for and against tally—42 scored and 43 conceded—the season was characterized by inconsistency, with moments of promise overshadowed by setbacks. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with unpredictable turns and memorable moments.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
29
Record
9-2-11
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
9th
Points
29
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Zdravko Ivanišević
LCM
13 contributions
Top scorer
Zdravko Ivanišević
LCM
10 goals
Top assists
Phillip Lewis
LWB
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 29
- P29
- Scoring
- 42
- P38
- Defence
- 43
- P71
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P50
- Goal difference
- -1
- P42
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-2-11
Wins
9
41%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-1 GD
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 22 for Wing's Wal was a rollercoaster ride, marked by a series of fluctuating results that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The team finished in 9th place in Division 7, accumulating 29 points from 9 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses. Despite a balanced goals for and against tally—42 scored and 43 conceded—the season was characterized by inconsistency, with moments of promise overshadowed by setbacks. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with unpredictable turns and memorable moments.
Throughout the campaign, Wing's Wal demonstrated resilience and fighting spirit, even as they navigated through challenging periods. The season's unpredictable nature reflected a squad that was capable of both offensive flair and defensive lapses, making it a compelling chapter in the club's history.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored a total of 42 goals, showcasing attacking intent
- Conceded 43 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Achieved 9 wins and 2 draws amidst a tough schedule
- Finished 9th in the league, demonstrating resilience despite setbacks
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
With 11 losses and a goal difference of -1, Wing's Wal could benefit from tightening defensive organization and converting more scoring opportunities. Improving consistency across matches would help secure more points and climb higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wing's Wal's Season 22 was a tale of ups and downs, with a balanced record reflecting both offensive efforts and defensive vulnerabilities. The team showed resilience and fighting spirit, but to push further up the table, improvements in defensive stability and match consistency are essential. Overall, it was a season of mixed fortunes—an unpredictable journey that offers valuable lessons for the future.