Season Review · September 8, 2026
St Grad: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
In Season 22, St Grad delivered a solid campaign in Division 2, finishing in 6th place. The team showcased resilience and consistency, managing to secure 11 wins while suffering an equal number of defeats. Their ability to score goals was evident, with a total of 56 goals, and they maintained a positive goal difference of +5—more goals scored than conceded. This fun fact highlights their offensive capability and defensive stability, which contributed to a respectable league position. The season was marked by a balanced approach, with no draws recorded, emphasizing decisive matches and a competitive edge.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
33
Record
11-0-11
GD
+5
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
33
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Herbert van der Veen
RW
12 contributions
Top scorer
Herbert van der Veen
RW
7 goals
Top assists
Phillip Lewis
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 33
- P54
- Scoring
- 56
- P54
- Defence
- 51
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 10
- P54
- Goal difference
- +5
- P54
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
11-0-11
Wins
11
50%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
+5 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
In Season 22, St Grad delivered a solid campaign in Division 2, finishing in 6th place. The team showcased resilience and consistency, managing to secure 11 wins while suffering an equal number of defeats. Their ability to score goals was evident, with a total of 56 goals, and they maintained a positive goal difference of +5—more goals scored than conceded. This fun fact highlights their offensive capability and defensive stability, which contributed to a respectable league position. The season was marked by a balanced approach, with no draws recorded, emphasizing decisive matches and a competitive edge.
Despite the absence of verified top player performance totals, the overall team effort was commendable. The club demonstrated reliability on the pitch, with a clear indication of potential for further growth and improvement in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 56 goals across the season
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +5
- Secured 11 wins in league play
- No draws recorded, showcasing decisive results
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
With an equal number of wins and losses, St Grad can aim to convert more of their matches into wins and reduce defeats to climb higher in the standings. Enhancing consistency and capitalizing on scoring opportunities could further elevate their league position.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
St Grad’s Season 22 was characterized by a reliable and balanced approach, evidenced by their positive goal difference and steady league position. Their offensive output and defensive resilience provided a solid foundation, with room to improve in converting draws into wins and reducing losses. Strengths include goal-scoring ability and overall stability, while areas for growth involve consistency and match outcomes. With continued development, the club is well-positioned to push higher in the standings in future seasons.