Season Review · September 8, 2026
Walton Orient: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Walton Orient's Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in their football journey. With a modest 13.6% win rate, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. Despite the difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and insights, setting the stage for future growth and development. The club finished in 11th place in Division 7, reflecting a season marked by struggles but also opportunities for improvement.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
16
Record
3-7-12
GD
-20
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
16
Win Rate
14%
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
Marcel Durand
AM
17 contributions
Top scorer
Marcel Durand
AM
12 goals
Top assists
Eric Moreau
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 16
- P13
- Scoring
- 34
- P38
- Defence
- 54
- P33
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P8
- Goal difference
- -20
- P38
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-7-12
Wins
3
14%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-20 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Walton Orient's Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in their football journey. With a modest 13.6% win rate, the team faced significant hurdles throughout the campaign. Despite the difficulties, the season provided valuable lessons and insights, setting the stage for future growth and development. The club finished in 11th place in Division 7, reflecting a season marked by struggles but also opportunities for improvement.
Fun fact: Walton Orient managed only 3 wins out of 22 matches, highlighting the tough nature of this campaign and the resilience needed to push forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 34 goals across the season
- Conceded 54 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Drew 7 matches, showing some resilience in tight contests
- Ended the season in 11th position in Division 7
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s record of 3 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses highlights the need for better consistency and defensive solidity. Improving goal-scoring efficiency and reducing goals conceded will be crucial in turning draws into wins and losses into positive results.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Walton Orient's Season 22 was a difficult campaign, characterized by a low win rate and defensive struggles. While the team showed some resilience with a number of draws, the overall performance underscores the need for strategic adjustments and squad improvements. Focusing on defensive stability and goal-scoring opportunities will be key to climbing the table in the next season. This season serves as a foundation for learning and future development.