Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bead Stanley: Mixed fortunes - Ups and downs in an unpredictable season
Season 22 for Bead Stanley was a rollercoaster of moments, marked by inconsistency and resilience. Finishing in 7th place in their division, the team experienced a fair share of highs and lows throughout the campaign. Despite a challenging run of 11 losses, they demonstrated attacking prowess by netting 64 goals, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Interestingly, they finished the season with a positive goal difference of +11 — more goals scored than conceded — a testament to their ability to find the net even when results didn't always go their way.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
31
Record
10-1-11
GD
+11
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
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-5-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Carlos Godinho
RM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Andre Jansen
LM
4 goals
Top assists
Carlos Godinho
RM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P46
- Scoring
- 64
- P46
- Defence
- 53
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 9
- P46
- Goal difference
- +11
- P46
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
10-1-11
Wins
10
45%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
+11 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 Bead Stanley was a rollercoaster of moments, marked by inconsistency and resilience. Finishing in 7th place in their division, the team experienced a fair share of highs and lows throughout the campaign. Despite a challenging run of 11 losses, they demonstrated attacking prowess by netting 64 goals, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Interestingly, they finished the season with a positive goal difference of +11 — more goals scored than conceded — a testament to their ability to find the net even when results didn't always go their way.
This season's fun fact highlights their offensive efficiency: a positive goal difference of +11. It’s a notable achievement for a team that faced ups and downs, reflecting their potential to score and compete in their league. The season was characterized by unpredictability, with Bead Stanley often oscillating between promising performances and setbacks, making it an intriguing chapter in their ongoing journey.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 64 goals, showcasing offensive strength
- Achieved only 1 draw, indicating a tendency toward decisive results
- Finished 7th in the league, positioning them mid-table
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +11 despite mixed results
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
With 11 losses and only 10 wins, Bead Stanley could benefit from tightening their defensive organization to convert more of their attacking efforts into positive results. Reducing the number of defeats would help climb higher in the league standings and stabilize their overall performance.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bead Stanley's Season 22 was marked by a mixture of promising attacking displays and defensive vulnerabilities. Their positive goal difference indicates offensive potential, but the high number of losses suggests room for improvement in consistency and defensive solidity. Strengths include their goal-scoring ability and resilience, while areas to focus on include reducing defeats and maintaining more stable results across the season. Overall, it was an unpredictable yet insightful campaign that sets the stage for future growth.