Season Review · September 8, 2026
Thitwort: Struggling season - Battling against the odds
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Thitwort as they navigated the complexities of division 7. Finishing in 6th place with 8 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, the team faced significant defensive struggles, culminating in a goal difference of -21. This negative goal difference highlights the defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance throughout the season. Despite these setbacks, Thitwort demonstrated resilience, managing to secure nearly as many wins as losses, a testament to their fighting spirit.
Finished
6th
Points
29
Record
8-5-9
GD
-21
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
6th
Points
29
Win Rate
36%
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
Eric Moreau
CF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Eric Moreau
CF
12 goals
Top assists
John Bailey
RCM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 29
- P54
- Scoring
- 33
- P33
- Defence
- 54
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P46
- Goal difference
- -21
- P54
Campaign Record
8-5-9
Wins
8
36%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-21 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 Thitwort as they navigated the complexities of division 7. Finishing in 6th place with 8 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, the team faced significant defensive struggles, culminating in a goal difference of -21. This negative goal difference highlights the defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance throughout the season. Despite these setbacks, Thitwort demonstrated resilience, managing to secure nearly as many wins as losses, a testament to their fighting spirit.
A fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -21, which underscores the defensive struggles experienced throughout the campaign. The team’s efforts to improve defensively will be crucial in future seasons to turn close matches into positive results.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 33 goals across the season
- Secured 8 wins in league play
- Achieved 5 draws, showing resilience in tight matches
- Conceded 54 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Finished 6th in division 7
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Thitwort's season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by their goal difference of -21. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded will be vital for climbing higher in the standings. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities could help turn some of those close matches into wins, boosting overall points and league position.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for Thitwort, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a final league position of 6th. While the team showed resilience and managed to secure a fair number of wins, their negative goal difference highlights the need for defensive improvements. Strengths include their ability to compete and secure points in a tough division, but addressing defensive lapses and increasing goal-scoring efficiency will be essential for future success.