Season Review · September 8, 2026
Stram Town: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Stram Town's Season 22 was undeniably challenging, marked by a tough struggle in League 7. The team faced significant defensive issues, culminating in a goal difference of -67, which highlights the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite their efforts, the club managed only 6 wins and suffered 16 losses, reflecting the difficulties faced on the pitch. Interestingly, this season's record shows no draws, emphasizing the team’s inability to secure even a single point from tied matches. The season's fun fact underscores the defensive fragility, as the team conceded 91 goals while scoring just 24, making it a tough campaign overall.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
18
Record
6-0-16
GD
-67
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
18
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-2-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Mamadou Doumbia
LCF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Mamadou Doumbia
LCF
9 goals
Top assists
Davit Shengelia
LAM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P29
- Scoring
- 24
- P29
- Defence
- 91
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P29
- Goal difference
- -67
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-0-16
Wins
6
27%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-67 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
Stram Town's Season 22 was undeniably challenging, marked by a tough struggle in League 7. The team faced significant defensive issues, culminating in a goal difference of -67, which highlights the defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite their efforts, the club managed only 6 wins and suffered 16 losses, reflecting the difficulties faced on the pitch. Interestingly, this season's record shows no draws, emphasizing the team’s inability to secure even a single point from tied matches. The season's fun fact underscores the defensive fragility, as the team conceded 91 goals while scoring just 24, making it a tough campaign overall.
This season served as a stark reminder of the areas needing improvement, especially defensively, and provides a foundation for future development. With a focus on strengthening the backline and building resilience, Stram Town can look forward to better days ahead.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded due to the overall poor performance and record
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Stram Town's season was marred by defensive frailties and a lack of points, with only 6 wins and 16 losses. The team conceded 91 goals and scored just 24, resulting in a goal difference of -67. Addressing defensive organization and consistency will be crucial for future success.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Stram Town's Season 22 was a difficult campaign, highlighting significant defensive struggles and a need for comprehensive improvement. While the team showed resilience in some areas, the overall record reflects a season of learning. Strengthening the defense, boosting goal-scoring, and fostering team cohesion will be vital steps moving forward. With focused effort, the club can aim to turn these challenges into opportunities for growth.