Season Review · September 8, 2026
Otton: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Otton, as the club faced numerous hurdles throughout the campaign. Finishing in 12th place in division 7, league 42, the team struggled to find consistency and secure vital points. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -53, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back. Despite efforts to improve, Otton's season was marred by a lack of wins and a high number of goals conceded, making it a tough year for players and supporters alike.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
12th
Points
6
Record
1-3-18
GD
-53
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
12th
Points
6
Win Rate
5%
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
Nilson Pires
CF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 6
- P4
- Scoring
- 19
- P21
- Defence
- 72
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P13
- Goal difference
- -53
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
1-3-18
Wins
1
5%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-53 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 Otton, as the club faced numerous hurdles throughout the campaign. Finishing in 12th place in division 7, league 42, the team struggled to find consistency and secure vital points. The season's fun fact highlights their defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -53, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back. Despite efforts to improve, Otton's season was marred by a lack of wins and a high number of goals conceded, making it a tough year for players and supporters alike.
This season served as a crucial learning experience, emphasizing areas that need significant attention moving forward. The team’s performance underscores the importance of defensive solidity and goal-scoring efficiency, which will be key focus points in the upcoming season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 19 goals across the season
- Gained valuable experience in a competitive division
- Identified defensive vulnerabilities to address in future campaigns
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Otton's season was marked by a significant number of losses and a poor goal difference, indicating defensive frailty and offensive struggles. Addressing these issues through improved defensive organization and goal-scoring tactics will be essential for better results in the next campaign.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Otton, characterized by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team’s low points tally and negative goal difference highlight the need for strategic improvements. Strengths include the experience gained and the potential to build a more resilient squad. Moving forward, focusing on defensive stability and offensive efficiency will be crucial to turn the tide and aim for better league positions.