Season Review · September 8, 2026
East Mar United: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Season 22 for East Mar United was a journey marked by consistency and resilience. Finishing in 5th place in Division 3, League 2, the team demonstrated a solid level of performance throughout the campaign. They accumulated 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, earning a total of 37 points. The season was notably a season of football with its own unique story, as the club balanced offensive efforts with defensive challenges, ending with a goal difference of -2. Despite a slightly negative goal difference, the team managed to stay competitive and maintain a steady presence in the league standings.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
37
Record
11-4-7
GD
-2
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
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Ron Mcleod
LW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Saul Perez
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Ron Mcleod
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P63
- Scoring
- 38
- P29
- Defence
- 40
- P63
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P25
- Goal difference
- -2
- P29
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-4-7
Wins
11
50%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
-2 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 for East Mar United was a journey marked by consistency and resilience. Finishing in 5th place in Division 3, League 2, the team demonstrated a solid level of performance throughout the campaign. They accumulated 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, earning a total of 37 points. The season was notably a season of football with its own unique story, as the club balanced offensive efforts with defensive challenges, ending with a goal difference of -2. Despite a slightly negative goal difference, the team managed to stay competitive and maintain a steady presence in the league standings.
This season's narrative was shaped by close matches and moments of perseverance, reflecting a squad that showed reliability on the pitch. While the team’s goal tally of 38 indicates a decent attacking effort, their goals against of 40 suggest room for defensive improvements. The overall performance underscores a club that is on the right trajectory, with potential for further growth in the upcoming seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-half finish in Division 3, League 2
- Scored 38 goals across the season, showcasing offensive capability
- Maintained competitive fixtures with a goal difference close to zero
- Achieved 4 draws, reflecting resilience in tight matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While East Mar United demonstrated a solid season, the team’s goal difference of -2 indicates defensive vulnerabilities that could be addressed. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded would help convert more draws into wins and climb higher in the league standings. Additionally, capitalizing on scoring opportunities could further enhance their offensive output and overall competitiveness.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
East Mar United's Season 22 was a commendable effort, marked by reliability and steady performance. The club showed resilience and consistency, finishing comfortably in the top half of their division. Strengths included their offensive efforts and ability to secure points in tight matches. However, defensive improvements and goal conversion could elevate their future campaigns. With targeted enhancements, the team has the potential to push even higher in the league standings in the seasons to come.