Season Review · September 8, 2026
Clesby-on Town: Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Clesby-on Town in the fifth division, as they faced a tough battle throughout the year. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by a series of hard-fought matches and moments of resilience. Despite their efforts, the team struggled to find consistency, finishing in 8th place in their league. The season's fun fact highlights the unpredictable nature of football, and for Clesby-on Town, it was a year filled with ups and downs, testing their resolve at every turn.
Gary's mark
3/5
Below Average
Finished
8th
Points
25
Record
8-1-13
GD
-14
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
25
Win Rate
36%
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
Kakhaber Shengelia
LW
9 contributions
Top scorer
Mathieu Coulibaly
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Kakhaber Shengelia
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 25
- P38
- Scoring
- 38
- P38
- Defence
- 52
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P46
- Goal difference
- -14
- P38
3/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-1-13
Wins
8
36%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-14 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 Clesby-on Town in the fifth division, as they faced a tough battle throughout the year. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by a series of hard-fought matches and moments of resilience. Despite their efforts, the team struggled to find consistency, finishing in 8th place in their league. The season's fun fact highlights the unpredictable nature of football, and for Clesby-on Town, it was a year filled with ups and downs, testing their resolve at every turn.
The team showed fighting spirit but was often met with stiff opposition, resulting in more losses than wins. Their goal tally of 38 was commendable, but defensive lapses saw them concede 52 goals, leaving them with a goal difference of -14. The season was a testament to perseverance, even if the results did not always reflect their efforts.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 38 goals across the season
- Secured 8 wins despite tough competition
- Achieved 1 draw in a hard-fought campaign
- Demonstrated resilience in facing adversity
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Clesby-on Town's season was marked by a higher number of losses (13) than wins (8), and their goal difference of -14 indicates defensive vulnerabilities. Improving consistency, tightening defensive organization, and converting more goal-scoring opportunities could help turn close matches into wins and elevate their league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Clesby-on Town's Season 22 was a period of perseverance amid adversity. The team demonstrated resilience and a fighting spirit, but struggles in defense and consistency hindered their overall performance. With improvements in defensive solidity and match management, the club can aim for better results in the coming seasons. The foundation is there; now it’s about building on it to overcome the challenges faced this year.