Season Review · September 8, 2026
Petham Park: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging journey for Petham Park, as they navigated the complexities of Division 6 in League 5. The club struggled to find consistency, finishing in 9th place with only 4 wins, 3 draws, and a daunting 15 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -59, reflecting ongoing struggles at the back. Despite their efforts, the team found it difficult to contain opponents, leading to a high number of goals conceded and a low points tally of just 15.
Finished
9th
Points
15
Record
4-3-15
GD
-59
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
15
Win Rate
18%
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
Nilson Pires
CF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Seungwoo Jeong
LCM
3 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
CF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 15
- P29
- Scoring
- 13
- P29
- Defence
- 72
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P25
- Goal difference
- -59
- P21
Campaign Record
4-3-15
Wins
4
18%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-59 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 journey for Petham Park, as they navigated the complexities of Division 6 in League 5. The club struggled to find consistency, finishing in 9th place with only 4 wins, 3 draws, and a daunting 15 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -59, reflecting ongoing struggles at the back. Despite their efforts, the team found it difficult to contain opponents, leading to a high number of goals conceded and a low points tally of just 15.
This campaign serves as a crucial learning curve for Petham Park, emphasizing the need for defensive organization and resilience. The season's difficulties underscore the importance of building a solid foundation for future success, and the club will undoubtedly aim to address these issues in the upcoming season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded due to the overall challenging season.
- Gained valuable experience in competitive league play.
- Identified key areas for defensive improvement.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team faced significant challenges this season, with only 4 wins and 15 losses. Goals scored were minimal at 13, while goals conceded soared to 72, resulting in a goal difference of -59. Addressing defensive vulnerabilities and increasing goal-scoring efficiency will be critical for progress in the next campaign.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Petham Park's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a tough league position. While the season was difficult, it offers a clear pathway for improvement—particularly in defensive organization and goal scoring. The club's resilience and focus on learning from these setbacks will be vital for future development. Strengths are hard to pinpoint given the overall record, but the experience gained this season will serve as a foundation for rebuilding and growth.