
Season Review · April 24, 2026
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Season 17 for Mostreate Stanley was a steady journey marked by resilience and attacking prowess. Finishing in 7th place in Division 4, league 4, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, ending the season with an equal number of goals scored and conceded—52 each—highlighting both offensive firepower and defensive discipline. The fun fact of the season is that Mostreate Stanley scored 52 goals, showcasing their prolific attacking football, which kept fans engaged throughout the campaign. Despite a challenging league position, the team showed promise and potential for future growth.
Gary's mark
4/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
33
Record
11-0-11
GD
+0

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
7th
Points
33
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Michael Patel
LW
11 contributions
Top scorer
Michael Patel
LW
9 goals
Top assists
Daniel Martin
RW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 33
- P46
- Scoring
- 52
- P54
- Defence
- 52
- P46
- Goal difference
- 0
- P46
4/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
11-0-11
Wins
11
50%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
+0 GD
Goal Contributions
Michael Patel
LW · 9G · 2A
11
Fred Correia
CF · 8G · 2A
10
Maarten Zwart
CF · 6G · 2A
8
Daniel Martin
RW · 4G · 4A
8
Neil Lewis
CM · 3G
3
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 17 for Mostreate Stanley was a steady journey marked by resilience and attacking prowess. Finishing in 7th place in Division 4, league 4, the team demonstrated a balanced approach, ending the season with an equal number of goals scored and conceded—52 each—highlighting both offensive firepower and defensive discipline. The fun fact of the season is that Mostreate Stanley scored 52 goals, showcasing their prolific attacking football, which kept fans engaged throughout the campaign. Despite a challenging league position, the team showed promise and potential for future growth.
Interestingly, the team maintained a clean disciplinary record, with no yellow or red cards issued across the season, reflecting disciplined and fair play on the pitch. This disciplined approach, combined with their attacking output, paints a picture of a team that is both committed and capable of improving further.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 52 goals, showcasing attacking strength
- Maintained a clean disciplinary record with zero cards
- Key players contributed significantly in both goals and assists
- Consistent performances from top players across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team demonstrated attacking prowess, the equal number of goals conceded suggests defensive stability could be enhanced. The lack of draws indicates a need to convert some losses into points through more tactical discipline and resilience. Additionally, increasing consistency across matches would help climb higher in the league standings.
Season Rating:(Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Mostreate Stanley's Season 17 was characterized by reliable, attacking football and disciplined play. The team’s ability to score prolifically and maintain a clean disciplinary record are significant positives. To elevate their league position, focusing on defensive solidity and consistency will be crucial. With continued development and strategic adjustments, the team has the potential to move higher up the table in future campaigns.
