Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ston Town: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Ston Town, as the team struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. Finishing in 10th place in their division, the club amassed only 3 wins, 1 draw, and suffered a heavy 18 losses. The season was marked by significant defensive issues, culminating in a staggering goal difference of -79, highlighting the team's difficulties at the back. Despite these setbacks, the campaign offers valuable lessons and opportunities for growth moving forward.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
10
Record
3-1-18
GD
-79
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
10
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
AM
5 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
AM
3 goals
Top assists
Branko Bartolić
LW
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 10
- P21
- Scoring
- 10
- P13
- Defence
- 89
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P25
- Goal difference
- -79
- P4
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-1-18
Wins
3
14%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-79 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 Ston Town, as the team struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity. Finishing in 10th place in their division, the club amassed only 3 wins, 1 draw, and suffered a heavy 18 losses. The season was marked by significant defensive issues, culminating in a staggering goal difference of -79, highlighting the team's difficulties at the back. Despite these setbacks, the campaign offers valuable lessons and opportunities for growth moving forward.
Interestingly, the club scored just 10 goals all season, reflecting offensive struggles as well. The season's overall performance underscores the need for strategic adjustments and resilience to turn the tide in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 10 goals across the season
- Suffered 18 losses, indicating room for improvement
- Conceded 89 goals, showcasing defensive challenges
- A season to learn from and improve
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus should be on strengthening the defensive line to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving offensive output and consistency in results will also be crucial for climbing the league table and avoiding heavy defeats.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably tough for Ston Town, with significant defensive struggles and a low goal tally reflecting the team's challenges. While the results were disappointing, the experience gained provides a foundation for strategic improvements. Focusing on defensive organization and offensive creativity will be key to turning around future seasons and achieving better standings.