Season Review · September 8, 2026
Verth Tun Town: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Verth Tun Town's Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club's history. Competing in division 7 and league 15, the team struggled to find consistency and stability throughout the campaign. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, as evidenced by a goal difference of -55, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back. Despite their efforts, the team was often on the receiving end of heavy defeats, which impacted their overall standing. This season served as a tough learning curve, emphasizing the need for strategic adjustments and resilience moving forward.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
13
Record
4-1-17
GD
-55
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
11th
Points
13
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Julio Cortes
CF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Julio Cortes
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Ivan Cvetković
RW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 13
- P13
- Scoring
- 21
- P13
- Defence
- 76
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P21
- Goal difference
- -55
- P4
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-1-17
Wins
4
18%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-55 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
Verth Tun Town's Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club's history. Competing in division 7 and league 15, the team struggled to find consistency and stability throughout the campaign. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, as evidenced by a goal difference of -55, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back. Despite their efforts, the team was often on the receiving end of heavy defeats, which impacted their overall standing. This season served as a tough learning curve, emphasizing the need for strategic adjustments and resilience moving forward.
The club's performance was marked by a total of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 17 losses, accumulating just 13 points. While the season was fraught with setbacks, it provided valuable lessons and a foundation for future improvement. The team’s goal tally of 21 indicates some attacking efforts, but the defensive frailties overshadowed their offensive contributions. This season will be remembered as a difficult but instructive period for Verth Tun Town.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Few wins but valuable experience gained
- Scored 21 goals despite overall struggles
- A season to learn from and improve
- Demonstrated resilience in challenging circumstances
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Verth Tun Town moving forward should be addressing their defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the -55 goal difference. Improving defensive organization and resilience will be crucial. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities and reducing the number of losses will help climb the league table and secure more points.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Verth Tun Town’s Season 22 was a difficult campaign marked by defensive struggles and a challenging league position. The team’s efforts in attack were commendable, but the significant goal difference deficit underscores the need for defensive improvements. While the season was tough, it offers a foundation for growth and development. Focusing on defensive solidity and consistency will be key to turning the tide in future seasons.