Season Review · April 24, 2026
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
In Season 17, Sandon Albion demonstrated a commendable level of consistency and resilience in Division 16, finishing in a respectable 5th place. The team’s solid goal difference of +28 stands out as one of the best in Division 5, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. Throughout the campaign, they secured 11 wins, drew 4 matches, and suffered 7 losses, accumulating a total of 37 points. Their ability to balance attack and defense was a key factor in maintaining their position in the upper half of the table, reflecting a team that is both reliable and competitive.
Gary's mark
4/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
37
Record
11-4-7
GD
+28
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
5th
Points
37
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Craig Savard
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Craig Savard
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Gaoussou Traore
LM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P63
- Scoring
- 55
- P46
- Defence
- 27
- P71
- Goal difference
- +28
- P58
4/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
11-4-7
Wins
11
50%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+28 GD
Goal Contributions
Craig Savard
CF · 11G
11
John Salami
CF · 6G
6
John Nichols
CF · 5G · 4A
9
William Owen
LW · 4G
4
Mamadou Koffi
AM · 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, Sandon Albion demonstrated a commendable level of consistency and resilience in Division 16, finishing in a respectable 5th place. The team’s solid goal difference of +28 stands out as one of the best in Division 5, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. Throughout the campaign, they secured 11 wins, drew 4 matches, and suffered 7 losses, accumulating a total of 37 points. Their ability to balance attack and defense was a key factor in maintaining their position in the upper half of the table, reflecting a team that is both reliable and competitive.
A fun fact about this season is their impressive goal difference of +28, which ranks among the best in Division 5. This statistic underscores their offensive potency and defensive organization, making them a team to watch in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goal difference of +28, among the best in Division 5
- Scored 55 goals, showcasing attacking prowess
- Conceded only 27 goals, reflecting defensive strength
- Consistent performers like Craig Savard and John Nichols contributed significantly
- Maintained a top-half finish with room for further growth
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Sandon Albion displayed solid form, there is potential to improve their consistency in away fixtures and reduce the number of losses. Enhancing squad depth and rotational options could help sustain performance levels throughout the season. Additionally, increasing goal contributions from midfielders and defenders could further bolster their attacking threat.
Season Rating:(Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Sandon Albion's Season 17 was marked by a reliable and well-organized approach, evidenced by their impressive goal difference and steady league position. Their strengths lie in their defensive organization and goal-scoring capabilities from key players like Craig Savard and John Nichols. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and squad depth will be crucial for climbing higher in the division. Overall, a commendable campaign with promising signs for future development.