Season Review · September 8, 2026
Dalling Athletic: Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Season 22 was a challenging chapter for Dalling Athletic as they competed in division 7 of the league, finishing in 9th place. The season was marked by a tough fight on the pitch, with the team managing 7 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses. Despite their efforts, they struggled to find consistency, scoring 24 goals while conceding 40, resulting in a goal difference of -16. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with resilience and moments of perseverance amid adversity.
Finished
9th
Points
25
Record
7-4-11
GD
-16
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
25
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
AM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
AM
10 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
LCM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 25
- P29
- Scoring
- 24
- P13
- Defence
- 40
- P71
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P42
- Goal difference
- -16
- P38
Campaign Record
7-4-11
Wins
7
32%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-16 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 was a challenging chapter for Dalling Athletic as they competed in division 7 of the league, finishing in 9th place. The season was marked by a tough fight on the pitch, with the team managing 7 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses. Despite their efforts, they struggled to find consistency, scoring 24 goals while conceding 40, resulting in a goal difference of -16. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with resilience and moments of perseverance amid adversity.
This campaign tested the team’s resolve, as they battled against the odds to stay competitive in a tough division. While the results didn't always favor them, the season provided valuable experience and lessons for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Managed to secure 7 wins despite a difficult season
- Achieved 4 draws, showing resilience in tight matches
- Scored a total of 24 goals across the season
- Conceded 40 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Finished 9th in the league, navigating a competitive division
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Dalling Athletic's season was marked by a need to improve defensive solidity and goal-scoring consistency. With 11 losses and a negative goal difference, addressing defensive organization and finishing chances could significantly impact future results.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a period of battling against the odds for Dalling Athletic. The team showed resilience with a handful of wins and some hard-fought draws, but defensive vulnerabilities and goal-scoring struggles hindered their overall performance. Strengths include their fighting spirit and ability to secure points in tough situations. Moving forward, focusing on defensive stability and offensive efficiency will be key to climbing the league table and turning close matches into wins.