Season Review · September 8, 2026
Shamwort Park: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Shamwort Park, as the team faced numerous hurdles in their league campaign. Finishing in 9th place in Division 5 (League 7), the club struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity throughout the season. The fun fact of the campaign highlights a significant issue: a goal difference of -46, reflecting defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite some moments of resilience, the team was often on the back foot, conceding too many goals and battling to stay competitive in most fixtures.
Gary's mark
2/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
20
Record
6-2-14
GD
-46
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
20
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-5-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
David Mitchell
LCF
6 contributions
Top scorer
David Mitchell
LCF
4 goals
Top assists
Bassirou Gueye
LCM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P29
- Scoring
- 24
- P29
- Defence
- 70
- P33
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P29
- Goal difference
- -46
- P29
2/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
6-2-14
Wins
6
27%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-46 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 Shamwort Park, as the team faced numerous hurdles in their league campaign. Finishing in 9th place in Division 5 (League 7), the club struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity throughout the season. The fun fact of the campaign highlights a significant issue: a goal difference of -46, reflecting defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite some moments of resilience, the team was often on the back foot, conceding too many goals and battling to stay competitive in most fixtures.
This season served as a stark reminder of the areas needing improvement, especially at the back. With only 6 wins and 2 draws from 22 matches, Shamwort Park found it difficult to turn performances into positive results. The season's outcome underscores the importance of building a more resilient defensive structure and fostering a more cohesive team effort moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 24 goals across the season
- Secured 6 wins despite tough circumstances
- Managed 2 draws to salvage points
- Faced significant defensive challenges with 70 goals conceded
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Shamwort Park moving forward should be addressing their defensive frailties, as evidenced by the substantial goals conceded. Improving team organization, defensive discipline, and perhaps tactical adjustments could help reduce the goal difference and turn more matches into wins. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency would be beneficial to climb higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Shamwort Park, marked by defensive struggles and a lack of consistency. While the team managed to secure some wins and points, the overall performance highlighted significant areas for growth, particularly in defense and goal-scoring. With focused improvements and strategic adjustments, the club has the potential to bounce back stronger in the next season.