Season Review · April 24, 2026
Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Stesburn Wanderers' Season 17 was a display of resilience and attacking prowess in Division 4, finishing comfortably in 5th place with a record of 15 wins, 7 losses, and no draws. The team’s goal difference of +41 stands out as one of the best in the division, highlighting their solid defensive organization combined with an effective attack. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and limit opponents’ chances, contributing to a season marked by consistent performance and competitive spirit.
Gary's mark
5/5
Very Good
Finished
5th
Points
45
Record
15-0-7
GD
+41
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
45
Win Rate
68%
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
Graeme Wilkinson
CF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Thierry Leblanc
AM
9 goals
Top assists
Graeme Wilkinson
CF
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 45
- P63
- Scoring
- 73
- P63
- Defence
- 32
- P63
- Goal difference
- +41
- P63
5/5
Season mark
Very Good
Campaign Record
15-0-7
Wins
15
68%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+41 GD
Goal Contributions
Thierry Leblanc
AM · 9G · 3A
12
Roberto Fontana
LF · 8G · 2A
10
Graeme Wilkinson
CF · 7G · 6A
13
Victor Morales
LW · 6G · 5A
11
Yongho Hong
RM · 6G · 3A
9
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
Stesburn Wanderers' Season 17 was a display of resilience and attacking prowess in Division 4, finishing comfortably in 5th place with a record of 15 wins, 7 losses, and no draws. The team’s goal difference of +41 stands out as one of the best in the division, highlighting their solid defensive organization combined with an effective attack. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and limit opponents’ chances, contributing to a season marked by consistent performance and competitive spirit.
Fun fact: Goal difference of +41 - among the best in Division 4. This statistic reflects the Wanderers' balanced approach and tactical discipline, which kept them in the upper echelons of the league table throughout the season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 73 goals, showcasing an attacking mindset
- Conceded only 32 goals, demonstrating defensive solidity
- Maintained a winning streak of 15 matches
- Achieved a top-tier goal difference of +41
- Key players contributed across multiple facets of play
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While the Wanderers displayed attacking flair and defensive resilience, the team could benefit from greater consistency in away matches and perhaps a more balanced approach to avoid potential complacency after strong performances. Additionally, increasing squad depth could help sustain performance levels across the demanding fixture schedule.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Stesburn Wanderers' Season 17 was marked by a strong campaign characterized by a high goal difference and a cohesive team effort. Their ability to score freely while maintaining defensive discipline was a key strength, and their top performers contributed across multiple facets of play. With room to improve in away fixtures and squad depth, the Wanderers have laid a solid foundation for future success. Overall, a very good season that showcased their potential and resilience in Division 4.