Season Review · April 24, 2026
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
In Season 17, Pendston demonstrated a solid and dependable campaign in the league, finishing in 7th place in Division 5. The team showcased resilience and a positive goal difference of +19, highlighting their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. Fun fact: Pendston scored more goals than they conceded this season, a testament to their balanced approach on the pitch. Their consistent performances and team cohesion laid a strong foundation for future growth, even as they faced tough competition throughout the season.
Finished
7th
Points
35
Record
11-2-9
GD
+19
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
35
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
Kone Kouadio
LCM
12 contributions
Top scorer
Xudong Tham
RCM
7 goals
Top assists
Kone Kouadio
LCM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 35
- P46
- Scoring
- 58
- P63
- Defence
- 39
- P63
- Goal difference
- +19
- P63
Campaign Record
11-2-9
Wins
11
50%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+19 GD
Goal Contributions
Xudong Tham
CM · 7G · 4A
11
Kone Kouadio
CM · 5G · 7A
12
Leonardo Fonseca
AM · 5G
5
Francesco Monti
CF · 5G · 5A
10
Ronald Walker
LM · 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, Pendston demonstrated a solid and dependable campaign in the league, finishing in 7th place in Division 5. The team showcased resilience and a positive goal difference of +19, highlighting their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. Fun fact: Pendston scored more goals than they conceded this season, a testament to their balanced approach on the pitch. Their consistent performances and team cohesion laid a strong foundation for future growth, even as they faced tough competition throughout the season.
The squad's collective effort was evident, with multiple players contributing significantly to the team's success. The season was marked by moments of brilliance and steady performances, reflecting a team that is reliable but still has potential to elevate their game further.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +19, indicating a balanced attack and defense
- Scored 58 goals, showcasing offensive prowess
- Conceded only 39 goals, reflecting defensive resilience
- Multiple players contributed with goals and assists, emphasizing team depth
- Secured 11 wins, demonstrating competitive consistency
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Pendston displayed a balanced and reliable approach, there is room to enhance consistency in defense to reduce losses and push higher in the league standings. Increasing squad depth and rotational options could help maintain performance levels across the season. Additionally, capitalizing on scoring opportunities in tight matches could convert more draws into wins.
Season Rating:
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Pendston's Season 17 was marked by a dependable and well-rounded team effort, with notable offensive contributions and a positive goal difference. Their strengths lie in team cohesion and balanced play, setting a solid foundation for future success. To climb higher in the league, focusing on defensive consistency and tactical adjustments will be key. Overall, a good season with promising signs of growth ahead.