
Season Review · September 8, 2026
Saftead Park: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 at Saftead Park was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club’s history. Finishing 8th in their division, the campaign was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by a staggering goal difference of -81—the result of conceding 91 goals while managing only 10 goals for. This stark statistic highlights the defensive frailties that plagued the team throughout the season. Despite the difficulties, the team showed resilience in some matches, but overall, the season was marked by inconsistency and a need for significant improvement.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
15
Record
4-3-15
GD
-81

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
8th
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
4-1-2-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
5 contributions
Top scorer
Jorge Alvez
LCM
3 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RCF
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 15
- P38
- Scoring
- 10
- P21
- Defence
- 91
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P29
- Goal difference
- -81
- P17
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-3-15
Wins
4
18%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-81 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Season 22 at Saftead Park was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club’s history. Finishing 8th in their division, the campaign was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by a staggering goal difference of -81—the result of conceding 91 goals while managing only 10 goals for. This stark statistic highlights the defensive frailties that plagued the team throughout the season. Despite the difficulties, the team showed resilience in some matches, but overall, the season was marked by inconsistency and a need for significant improvement.
Interestingly, Saftead Park’s fun fact for this season is their goal difference of -81, which underscores the defensive struggles throughout the campaign. It’s a season that will serve as a learning experience, emphasizing the importance of defensive organization and resilience moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None to highlight, as the season was predominantly difficult with more losses than wins.
- The team managed to secure 4 wins and 3 draws, showing moments of perseverance amidst adversity.
- The season provided valuable lessons for future development and squad adjustments.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Saftead Park must be on defensive stability and goal-scoring. The team’s goal difference of -81 indicates a need to tighten defensive organization and improve overall resilience. Additionally, increasing goal output will be crucial for climbing the table and avoiding relegation battles in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 at Saftead Park was a difficult campaign characterized by defensive struggles and limited goal-scoring success. The team finished 8th with only 15 points, suffering 15 losses and conceding a high number of goals. While the season provided valuable lessons, significant improvements are necessary to compete more effectively in the division. Strengths include resilience in some matches, but the key areas for development lie in defensive organization and offensive productivity.
