Season Review · September 8, 2026
Stampton Athletic: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season Overview:
Gary's mark
5/5
Poor
Finished
9th
Points
19
Record
5-4-13
GD
-25
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
9th
Points
19
Win Rate
23%
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
Eric Moreau
CF
14 contributions
Top scorer
Eric Moreau
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Ivan Cvetković
RW
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P29
- Scoring
- 28
- P21
- Defence
- 53
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P67
- Goal difference
- -25
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Poor
Campaign Record
5-4-13
Wins
5
23%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-25 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
Season Overview: Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Stampton Athletic, as the team faced numerous hurdles throughout the campaign. Finishing in 9th place in their division, the club managed only 5 wins, 4 draws, and suffered 13 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -25, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back. Despite some offensive efforts, the team conceded 53 goals while scoring just 28, underscoring the need for defensive reinforcement and tactical adjustments moving forward.
This season served as a valuable learning experience for Stampton Athletic, emphasizing areas that require attention and growth. The club's performance, marked by inconsistency and defensive vulnerabilities, offers a foundation upon which to build and improve in the seasons ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 28 goals across the season
- Achieved 4 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Gained valuable experience in Division 7
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s defensive struggles, as evidenced by the goal difference of -25, highlight the need for a more solid defensive structure. Improving consistency in results, reducing losses, and bolstering goal-scoring capabilities will be crucial for climbing the league table in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Stampton Athletic, marked by defensive challenges and a modest points tally. While the team showed some offensive potential with 28 goals, the high number of goals conceded and the overall record point to significant areas for improvement. Strengthening the defense, fostering consistency, and building resilience will be key to turning this season’s lessons into future success.