Season Review · September 8, 2026
St Ellant: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
In Season 22, St Ellant demonstrated a solid and dependable campaign in Division 5, finishing in 6th place. The team showcased resilience and offensive capability, ending the season with a positive goal difference of +14 — more goals scored than conceded — a testament to their balanced approach on the pitch. This fun fact highlights the team’s ability to find the net regularly while maintaining defensive stability, setting a foundation for future progress.
Gary's mark
4/5
Good
Finished
6th
Points
34
Record
11-1-10
GD
+14
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
34
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Abdul MacDonald
CF
16 contributions
Top scorer
Antonello Grosso
LW
12 goals
Top assists
Genadi Tsertsvadze
RWB
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P54
- Scoring
- 69
- P63
- Defence
- 55
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 11
- P67
- Goal difference
- +14
- P54
4/5
Season mark
Good
Campaign Record
11-1-10
Wins
11
50%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
+14 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 Ellant demonstrated a solid and dependable campaign in Division 5, finishing in 6th place. The team showcased resilience and offensive capability, ending the season with a positive goal difference of +14 — more goals scored than conceded — a testament to their balanced approach on the pitch. This fun fact highlights the team’s ability to find the net regularly while maintaining defensive stability, setting a foundation for future progress.
Throughout the season, St Ellant accumulated 34 points from 11 wins, 1 draw, and 10 losses. Their consistent performance kept them competitive in the league table, and their goal-scoring prowess was a notable feature of their campaign. The team’s journey was marked by moments of promise and areas for refinement, reflecting a squad capable of further growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 69 goals, showcasing offensive strength
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +14
- Achieved 11 wins, demonstrating resilience and competitiveness
- Only 1 draw, indicating decisive results in most matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team showed resilience and offensive capability, the number of losses (10) suggests room for improvement in consistency and defensive solidity. Enhancing match stability and reducing defeats could elevate their league standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
St Ellant’s Season 22 was characterized by a reliable and balanced approach, with a positive goal difference and a solid league position. The team’s ability to score freely and maintain defensive discipline was a key strength. Moving forward, focusing on reducing losses and building consistency will be vital for climbing higher in the standings. Overall, a commendable campaign with promising potential for growth.