Season Review · September 8, 2026
Roystey Athletic: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Roystey Athletic, as they navigated the complexities of Division 6. Finishing in 9th place with 24 points, the team faced a tough battle throughout the campaign. Despite a balanced number of wins and draws (6 each), the team also suffered 10 losses, highlighting the inconsistency that hampered their progress. The season's fun fact is that it was "A season of football with its own unique story," reflecting the unpredictable nature of their journey this year.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
24
Record
6-6-10
GD
-4
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
24
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Janko Smajlović
LF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Janko Smajlović
LF
8 goals
Top assists
Carlos Pimentel
CF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P29
- Scoring
- 43
- P42
- Defence
- 47
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 8
- P58
- Goal difference
- -4
- P38
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-6-10
Wins
6
27%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-4 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 Roystey Athletic, as they navigated the complexities of Division 6. Finishing in 9th place with 24 points, the team faced a tough battle throughout the campaign. Despite a balanced number of wins and draws (6 each), the team also suffered 10 losses, highlighting the inconsistency that hampered their progress. The season's fun fact is that it was "A season of football with its own unique story," reflecting the unpredictable nature of their journey this year.
The team scored 43 goals but conceded 47, resulting in a goal difference of -4. These stats underscore the competitive nature of their matches and the need for further development to tighten defensive resilience and improve goal-scoring efficiency.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 43 goals across the season
- Achieved an equal number of wins and draws (6 each)
- Faced 10 losses in a competitive league
- Maintained a close goal difference of -4 despite challenges
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Roystey Athletic's season was marked by a need for greater consistency and defensive solidity. With 10 losses and a goal difference of -4, the team could benefit from focusing on reducing goals conceded and converting more of their scoring opportunities into wins. Improving overall discipline and tactical adjustments might also help turn draws into victories and secure a more favorable league position.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Roystey Athletic, characterized by a mix of resilience and challenges. The team demonstrated the ability to score and compete but struggled with consistency and defensive stability. Moving forward, focusing on tightening defense and capitalizing on scoring chances will be crucial for future success. This season serves as a valuable learning experience, laying the groundwork for growth and improvement in the seasons to come.