Season Review · September 8, 2026
Upton-Arumble: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Upton-Arumble's journey through Season 22 in Division 6 has been marked by a steady and dependable performance. Finishing in 6th place with 12 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +10 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting an effective balance between attack and defense. This achievement underscores their capability to compete and hold their own within the division, setting a solid foundation for future growth.
Finished
6th
Points
38
Record
12-2-8
GD
+10
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
38
Win Rate
55%
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
Fidencio Rivera
RW
13 contributions
Top scorer
Fidencio Rivera
RW
12 goals
Top assists
Ahmed Safwat
RCM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 38
- P54
- Scoring
- 52
- P54
- Defence
- 42
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 11
- P58
- Goal difference
- +10
- P54
Campaign Record
12-2-8
Wins
12
55%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+10 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Upton-Arumble's journey through Season 22 in Division 6 has been marked by a steady and dependable performance. Finishing in 6th place with 12 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the campaign. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +10 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting an effective balance between attack and defense. This achievement underscores their capability to compete and hold their own within the division, setting a solid foundation for future growth.
The season was characterized by moments of promise, with the team showing they can both score and defend effectively. While there is room for improvement to push higher up the table, the overall performance suggests a team on the cusp of greater success, with the potential to refine their tactics and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +10
- Secured 12 wins across the season
- Maintained a strong defensive record with 42 goals against
- Scored a total of 52 goals, showcasing attacking intent
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team demonstrated solid performance, the 8 losses indicate opportunities to tighten defensive organization and convert more scoring chances into goals. Enhancing consistency in away fixtures and reducing the number of defeats could elevate their league standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Upton-Arumble's Season 22 was marked by reliable football and a positive goal difference, reflecting a balanced and competitive squad. Their ability to score more goals than they concede is a promising sign of their attacking and defensive capabilities. Moving forward, focusing on reducing losses and increasing consistency will be key to climbing higher in the division. Overall, this campaign provides a strong platform for future success, with tangible strengths and clear areas for growth.