
Season Review · April 24, 2026
Promotion secured - Climbing the football pyramid
In Season 17, Reginsea Athletic demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill, securing a well-deserved promotion from Division 8. The team’s journey was marked by a dominant defensive record and an impressive goal-scoring tally, culminating in a second-place finish with 55 points. Their goal difference of +71 stands out as one of the best in Division 8, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. This achievement not only highlights their upward trajectory but also sets a solid foundation for competing at higher levels in the seasons to come.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
2nd
Points
55
Record
18-1-3
GD
+71

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
2nd
Points
55
Win Rate
82%
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
Felix Castañeda
LCM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Simeon Minchev
RCF
7 goals
Top assists
Ahmed Hamdy
AM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 55
- P88
- Scoring
- 92
- P96
- Defence
- 21
- P96
- Goal difference
- +71
- P96
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
18-1-3
Wins
18
82%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
3
14%
Attack · Defence
+71 GD
Goal Contributions
Simeon Minchev
CF · 7G
7
Kyungho Ku
CF · 6G · 2A
8
Felix Castañeda
CM · 5G · 4A
9
Anthony James
RM · 4G · 1A
5
Julio Torres
CM · 4G · 1A
5
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
In Season 17, Reginsea Athletic demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill, securing a well-deserved promotion from Division 8. The team’s journey was marked by a dominant defensive record and an impressive goal-scoring tally, culminating in a second-place finish with 55 points. Their goal difference of +71 stands out as one of the best in Division 8, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. This achievement not only highlights their upward trajectory but also sets a solid foundation for competing at higher levels in the seasons to come.
The fun fact about their season is that they boasted a goal difference of +71 — among the best in Division 8 — a testament to their balanced approach and attacking efficiency. The team’s ability to score freely while maintaining a tight defense was instrumental in their successful campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured promotion to a higher division, marking a significant milestone
- Scored 92 goals, showcasing their offensive strength
- Conceded only 21 goals, reflecting a solid defensive organization
- Maintained an unbeaten streak of 19 matches (18 wins + 1 draw)
- Top scorer Kyungho Ku contributed with 6 goals and 2 assists, exemplifying versatility
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the season was highly successful, there is room to enhance consistency in away fixtures and to develop squad depth further to cope with fixture congestion. Additionally, refining set-piece efficiency could convert more opportunities into goals, especially in tight matches.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Reginsea Athletic’s Season 17 was a standout campaign, marked by a potent attack, disciplined defense, and a clear upward trajectory with promotion secured. Their ability to score freely and defend stoutly was crucial to their success. Moving forward, focusing on squad depth and away game consistency will be key to sustaining their momentum at higher levels. Overall, a season to celebrate and a promising foundation for future challenges.
