Season Review · September 8, 2026
Stage Rangers: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Stage Rangers, as the team faced significant hurdles throughout their campaign in division 6. Finishing in 10th place out of the league, the season was marked by a tough struggle to find consistency and stability on the pitch. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -70, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the team and contributed heavily to their difficult campaign. Despite efforts to compete, the team found it hard to contain opponents, leading to a high number of goals conceded.
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
10th
Points
11
Record
3-2-17
GD
-70
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
10th
Points
11
Win Rate
14%
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
Nilson Pires
CF
4 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
3 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 11
- P21
- Scoring
- 11
- P17
- Defence
- 81
- P25
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P29
- Goal difference
- -70
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
3-2-17
Wins
3
14%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-70 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
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Stage Rangers, as the team faced significant hurdles throughout their campaign in division 6. Finishing in 10th place out of the league, the season was marked by a tough struggle to find consistency and stability on the pitch. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -70, highlighting the defensive struggles that plagued the team and contributed heavily to their difficult campaign. Despite efforts to compete, the team found it hard to contain opponents, leading to a high number of goals conceded.
This season served as a valuable learning experience for the club, emphasizing areas that require attention and improvement. With only 3 wins and 2 draws from 22 matches, the team’s performance was a clear indication of the need for strategic adjustments and resilience moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- No major trophies or titles achieved this season
- Total goals scored: 11
- Goals conceded: 81
- Significant goal difference of -70
- Managed to secure 2 draws despite difficulties
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
The season's results underscore the need for a more robust defensive setup and better goal-scoring efficiency. Addressing these issues could significantly improve the team’s competitiveness in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Stage Rangers’ Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a tough league position, with only 3 wins and a goal difference of -70. While the season was difficult, it offers a foundation for growth. The club’s focus should now be on strengthening defensive organization and boosting attacking output to turn performances around in the next season.