Season Review · September 8, 2026
Witch: Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Witch, as they navigated the complexities of their division with resilience and determination. Despite a tough overall record, the team managed to finish in 8th place in League 2, showcasing moments of promise amidst the struggles. An interesting fun fact from this season is that Witch achieved a positive goal difference of +4, scoring more goals than they conceded, which highlights their offensive efforts and defensive resilience in certain matches.
Gary's mark
3/5
Below Average
Finished
8th
Points
27
Record
7-6-9
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
8th
Points
27
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Thomas Barr
CF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Thomas Barr
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Thomas Barr
CF
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 27
- P38
- Scoring
- 41
- P38
- Defence
- 37
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 10
- P54
- Goal difference
- +4
- P38
3/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-6-9
Wins
7
32%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+4 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 campaign for Witch, as they navigated the complexities of their division with resilience and determination. Despite a tough overall record, the team managed to finish in 8th place in League 2, showcasing moments of promise amidst the struggles. An interesting fun fact from this season is that Witch achieved a positive goal difference of +4, scoring more goals than they conceded, which highlights their offensive efforts and defensive resilience in certain matches.
Throughout the season, Witch faced stiff competition but maintained a fighting spirit. Their ability to score goals and keep the opposition at bay at times was a silver lining in an otherwise difficult campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 41 goals across the season
- Conceded only 37 goals, resulting in a positive goal difference
- Achieved 6 draws, showing resilience in tight matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Witch's season was marked by a balance of wins, draws, and losses, but the team needs to convert more of their positive moments into consistent victories. Improving consistency in both attack and defense could help climb higher in the league standings and secure a more comfortable position in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Witch's Season 22 was a campaign of battling against the odds, with notable strengths in goal scoring and defensive resilience. However, the team must focus on increasing their wins and reducing losses to elevate their league position. With improvements in consistency and perhaps tactical adjustments, Witch can aim for a more competitive and stable season ahead.