Season Review · April 24, 2026
Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Season 17 for Craple United was a solid campaign, showcasing consistency and resilience in Division 6. Finishing in 6th place with 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, the team demonstrated a balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. Their goal difference of +27 stands out as one of the best in Division 6, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. The team’s ability to score 68 goals while conceding only 41 underscores their overall reliability and competitive edge throughout the season.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
6th
Points
37
Record
11-4-7
GD
+27
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
6th
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
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nodar Khachishvili
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Nodar Khachishvili
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Nodar Khachishvili
CF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P54
- Scoring
- 68
- P63
- Defence
- 41
- P54
- Goal difference
- +27
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-4-7
Wins
11
50%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+27 GD
Goal Contributions
Nodar Khachishvili
CF · 7G · 4A
11
Albert White
RW · 6G · 3A
9
Tihomir Mikulić
RW · 6G · 4A
10
Gia Shengelia
CF · 5G · 2A
7
Jose Guzman
CB · 4G
4
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 Craple United was a solid campaign, showcasing consistency and resilience in Division 6. Finishing in 6th place with 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, the team demonstrated a balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. Their goal difference of +27 stands out as one of the best in Division 6, highlighting their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. The team’s ability to score 68 goals while conceding only 41 underscores their overall reliability and competitive edge throughout the season.
A fun fact about this campaign is that Craple United’s goal difference of +27 is among the best in Division 6, reflecting their capacity to both attack effectively and defend staunchly. This season proved to be a foundation for growth, with promising performances from key players and a clear indication of areas to develop further to climb higher in the league standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Strong goal difference of +27, one of the best in Division 6
- Top scorer Nodar Khachishvili with 7 goals and 4 assists
- Consistent performances from versatile players like Tihomir Mikulić and Gia Shengelia
- Solid defensive record with only 41 goals conceded
- Maintaining a positive points tally with 37 points across the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team displayed resilience and consistency, there is room to enhance their defensive organization to reduce goals conceded further. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring opportunities from open play could help convert draws into wins and push the team higher up the table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Craple United’s Season 17 was marked by a solid, dependable performance that laid a strong foundation for future growth. Their impressive goal difference reflects a well-balanced team capable of competing effectively in Division 6. The standout players contributed significantly across the board, and the team’s overall reliability was evident. To progress further, focusing on defensive solidity and offensive consistency will be key. With continued development, Craple United has the potential to climb higher and challenge for more prominent positions in upcoming seasons.