Season Review · September 8, 2026
Suthgates: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Suthgates, as they navigated the complexities of Division 5 in League 3. The team struggled to find consistency, culminating in a record of just 4 wins, no draws, and 18 losses. Their goal-scoring efforts yielded 23 goals, but their defensive frailties were glaring, with 97 goals conceded—highlighted by a staggering goal difference of -74. This season's fun fact underscores their defensive struggles throughout the campaign, which significantly impacted their overall standing. Despite the difficulties, the season offered valuable lessons and an opportunity for reflection and growth.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
12
Record
4-0-18
GD
-74
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
10th
Points
12
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Neven Katalinić
CF
4 contributions
Top scorer
Neven Katalinić
CF
4 goals
Top assists
John Haines
LM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P21
- Scoring
- 23
- P21
- Defence
- 97
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P13
- Goal difference
- -74
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-0-18
Wins
4
18%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-74 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 chapter for Suthgates, as they navigated the complexities of Division 5 in League 3. The team struggled to find consistency, culminating in a record of just 4 wins, no draws, and 18 losses. Their goal-scoring efforts yielded 23 goals, but their defensive frailties were glaring, with 97 goals conceded—highlighted by a staggering goal difference of -74. This season's fun fact underscores their defensive struggles throughout the campaign, which significantly impacted their overall standing. Despite the difficulties, the season offered valuable lessons and an opportunity for reflection and growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None to report, as the season was marked by struggles rather than highlights.
- The team showed resilience in facing tough opponents, even if results did not reflect success.
- A season to learn from and improve, setting the foundation for future development.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Suthgates faced significant challenges this season, with only 4 wins and 18 losses. The team conceded 97 goals, indicating a critical need to bolster defensive organization and resilience. Improving goal-scoring consistency and reducing defensive errors will be essential to climb the league table and secure more positive results.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably tough for Suthgates, characterized by defensive struggles and a lack of wins. The team’s goal difference of -74 reflects their defensive vulnerabilities, and their overall points tally of 12 placed them at 10th in their division. While the season was difficult, it provides a clear blueprint for areas needing focus—particularly defensive solidity and consistency. With targeted improvements, Suthgates can aim for a more competitive and balanced campaign in the future.