Season Review · September 8, 2026
Orforth Park: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Orforth Park, as the team struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. Finishing in 11th place in their division, the club amassed only 2 wins, 4 draws, and 16 losses, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. The team scored a mere 9 goals while conceding a staggering 76, resulting in a goal difference of -67 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. This season's fun fact underscores the defensive issues, with the team facing significant challenges at the back. Despite the hardships, the season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvement.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
10
Record
2-4-16
GD
-67
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
11th
Points
10
Win Rate
9%
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
Philippe Robert
AM
4 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
AM
3 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
LCM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 10
- P13
- Scoring
- 9
- P8
- Defence
- 76
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P33
- Goal difference
- -67
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-4-16
Wins
2
9%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-67 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 proved to be a challenging chapter for Orforth Park, as the team struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. Finishing in 11th place in their division, the club amassed only 2 wins, 4 draws, and 16 losses, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. The team scored a mere 9 goals while conceding a staggering 76, resulting in a goal difference of -67 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. This season's fun fact underscores the defensive issues, with the team facing significant challenges at the back. Despite the hardships, the season offers valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored only 9 goals across the entire season
- Conceded 76 goals, reflecting defensive vulnerabilities
- Finished 11th in their division, amidst tough competition
- Managed 2 wins and 4 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- A season to learn from and improve
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Orforth Park moving forward should be addressing their defensive frailties, as evidenced by the high goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and resilience will be crucial to turn close matches into positive results and climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably a difficult campaign for Orforth Park, marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team finished with only 2 wins and a goal difference of -67, reflecting the need for significant improvements across the board. While the season was tough, it provides a clear foundation for learning and growth. Focusing on defensive stability and attacking efficiency will be essential to progress in the next season.