Season Review · September 8, 2026
Nescot Athletic: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
Nescot Athletic's Season 22 in division 6 has been a commendable display of consistency and attacking prowess. Finishing in 5th place with 39 points, the team demonstrated a solid performance throughout the campaign. Notably, they achieved a remarkable goal difference of +41 across 22 league matches, highlighting their offensive strength and defensive solidity. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and limit opposition chances, making them a formidable side in their division.
Finished
5th
Points
39
Record
12-3-7
GD
+41
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
39
Win Rate
55%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Bruno Pinho
RF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Bruno Pinho
RF
9 goals
Top assists
Bruno Vieira
LM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 39
- P63
- Scoring
- 74
- P79
- Defence
- 33
- P63
- Clean sheets
- 10
- P67
- Goal difference
- +41
- P71
Campaign Record
12-3-7
Wins
12
55%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+41 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
Nescot Athletic's Season 22 in division 6 has been a commendable display of consistency and attacking prowess. Finishing in 5th place with 39 points, the team demonstrated a solid performance throughout the campaign. Notably, they achieved a remarkable goal difference of +41 across 22 league matches, highlighting their offensive strength and defensive solidity. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and limit opposition chances, making them a formidable side in their division.
The season's fun fact encapsulates their attacking efficiency: a goal difference of +41 across 22 league matches. This statistic reflects a team that can find the back of the net regularly while maintaining defensive discipline, setting a strong foundation for future growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 74 goals, showcasing attacking intent
- Conceded only 33 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +41
- Secured 12 wins, contributing to a competitive league campaign
- Achieved 3 draws, reflecting consistency in results
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team has shown resilience and attacking flair, there is room to convert more of their opportunities into wins. Reducing the number of losses and securing more points from draws could elevate their league standing further. Improving consistency in tight matches and maintaining defensive discipline in high-pressure situations would also benefit their overall campaign.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Nescot Athletic's Season 22 has been marked by a solid and reliable performance, underpinned by an impressive goal difference and a balanced attack-defense approach. Their ability to score freely and limit goals conceded has been a key strength. Moving forward, focusing on converting draws into wins and tightening defensive consistency could propel them higher in the league table. Overall, a commendable season with promising potential for growth.