Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ston and Hay: Solid performance - Reliable football with room for growth
In Season 22, Ston and Hay delivered a solid campaign in Division 6, finishing in 5th place. The team showcased a balanced approach, securing 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. Their goal difference of +29 across 22 league matches highlights their offensive potency and defensive resilience. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and maintain solidity at the back, making them a competitive side in their division.
Finished
5th
Points
42
Record
13-3-6
GD
+29
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
42
Win Rate
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Henk Veenstra
AM
12 contributions
Top scorer
Henk Veenstra
AM
8 goals
Top assists
Stephen Day
RCM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 42
- P63
- Scoring
- 69
- P71
- Defence
- 40
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 9
- P46
- Goal difference
- +29
- P63
Campaign Record
13-3-6
Wins
13
59%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+29 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, Ston and Hay delivered a solid campaign in Division 6, finishing in 5th place. The team showcased a balanced approach, securing 13 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. Their goal difference of +29 across 22 league matches highlights their offensive potency and defensive resilience. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and maintain solidity at the back, making them a competitive side in their division.
A fun fact about this season is their goal difference of +29 across 22 league matches, reflecting consistent performance and effective attacking and defensive organization. While they did not clinch promotion, their steady results and positive goal difference suggest a team on the rise with potential for further growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a top-five league finish in Division 6
- Scored 69 goals, demonstrating attacking prowess
- Conceded only 40 goals, showcasing defensive stability
- Maintained a strong goal difference of +29
- Secured 13 wins, reflecting consistency throughout the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team demonstrated resilience and attacking ability, there remains room to convert more draws into wins and tighten defensive lapses to reduce goals conceded. Improving consistency in key matches could elevate their league standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ston and Hay's Season 22 was marked by a reliable and balanced footballing effort, evidenced by their impressive goal difference and top-five finish. Their strengths lie in their attacking output and defensive solidity, making them a formidable side in their division. To push for higher league positions, focusing on converting draws into wins and further tightening defensive organization will be crucial. Overall, a commendable season with promising prospects for continued growth.