Season Review · September 8, 2026
Tadington Stanley: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
In Season 22, Tadington Stanley demonstrated a solid and dependable campaign in division 7, finishing in a respectable 5th place. The team showcased resilience and consistency, securing 12 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses throughout the season. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +6 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This season reflects a team that can build on its strengths and push further in the future.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
5th
Points
38
Record
12-2-8
GD
+6
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
38
Win Rate
55%
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
Tony Smith
RW
17 contributions
Top scorer
Tony Smith
RW
11 goals
Top assists
Edward Chen
LCM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 38
- P63
- Scoring
- 60
- P71
- Defence
- 54
- P42
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P58
- Goal difference
- +6
- P63
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
12-2-8
Wins
12
55%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+6 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, Tadington Stanley demonstrated a solid and dependable campaign in division 7, finishing in a respectable 5th place. The team showcased resilience and consistency, securing 12 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses throughout the season. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +6 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced approach on both ends of the pitch. This season reflects a team that can build on its strengths and push further in the future.
While the team’s overall points tally of 38 and their league position suggest room for growth, their ability to score 60 goals and maintain a relatively tight defense indicates promising potential. The season was marked by steady performances and a foundation to aim higher in upcoming campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +6, scoring 60 goals
- Secured 12 wins across the season
- Maintained a strong home record with consistent performances
- Finished in 5th place in division 7, showcasing competitive spirit
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team’s overall record is commendable, the 8 losses indicate opportunities to tighten defensive organization and perhaps convert more draws into wins. Enhancing consistency in away fixtures and capitalizing on scoring opportunities could elevate their league standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Tadington Stanley’s Season 22 was marked by a solid and reliable footballing effort, underpinned by a positive goal difference and a top-five league finish. Their balanced attack and defense set a strong foundation for future growth. To push higher, focusing on reducing defeats and sharpening their consistency will be key. Overall, a commendable campaign with clear potential for progression.