Season Review · April 24, 2026
Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Season 17 proved to be a challenging chapter for Worees Athletic as they navigated the complexities of Division 6 within League 3. Despite a season marked by resilience and determination, the team finished in 7th place, accumulating 27 points from 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses. The season's fun fact — "A season of football with its own unique story" — perfectly encapsulates Worees Athletic's journey, filled with moments of grit and collective effort amidst the hurdles faced on the pitch.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
27
Record
8-3-11
GD
-4
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
7th
Points
27
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Joel Pires
RCF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Joel Pires
RCF
7 goals
Top assists
Manuel Gonzalez
LM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 27
- P46
- Scoring
- 41
- P38
- Defence
- 45
- P46
- Goal difference
- -4
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
8-3-11
Wins
8
36%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-4 GD
Goal Contributions
Joel Pires
CF · 7G · 3A
10
Peter König
CF · 6G · 3A
9
Kwanghyun Joo
CF · 6G · 4A
10
Manuel Gonzalez
LM · 5G · 5A
10
Oumar Kouakou
CM · 4G · 4A
8
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 17 proved to be a challenging chapter for Worees Athletic as they navigated the complexities of Division 6 within League 3. Despite a season marked by resilience and determination, the team finished in 7th place, accumulating 27 points from 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses. The season's fun fact — "A season of football with its own unique story" — perfectly encapsulates Worees Athletic's journey, filled with moments of grit and collective effort amidst the hurdles faced on the pitch.
While the team struggled to maintain consistency, they showcased some bright spots, particularly in attack and midfield contributions. The squad's fighting spirit was evident, and individual performances highlighted their potential, setting a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Top scorer Joel Pires netted 7 goals, contributing significantly to the attack.
- Manuel Gonzalez and Oumar Kouakou displayed versatility with 5 and 4 goals respectively, along with multiple assists.
- The team’s collective effort was evident with players contributing across multiple facets of play.
- Notable resilience in a tough division, fighting to stay competitive throughout the season.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Worees Athletic faced difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity, as reflected in their goal difference of -4. Consistency in performance and defensive organization could be areas to focus on in the upcoming season. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and reducing losses against lower-ranked teams might help climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Worees Athletic's Season 17 was a testament to perseverance amid adversity. The team displayed commendable individual talent and collective effort, but struggled with consistency and defensive resilience. Strengths include their attacking contributions and team spirit, while improvements in defensive organization and match consistency could elevate their performance. With focused development, Worees Athletic has the potential to turn their fortunes around in future seasons.