Season Review · September 8, 2026
Welder: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Welder's Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club's history. Competing in division 6 of league 15, the team faced numerous hurdles, reflected in their final standing at 8th place. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -61, indicating that the team conceded far more goals than they scored. This stark disparity underscores the difficulties Welder encountered on the pitch, making it clear that defensive solidity was a critical area needing attention.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
16
Record
5-1-16
GD
-61
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
8th
Points
16
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RF
5 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
RM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 16
- P38
- Scoring
- 22
- P38
- Defence
- 83
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P25
- Goal difference
- -61
- P25
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-1-16
Wins
5
23%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-61 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
Welder's Season 22 was undoubtedly a challenging chapter in the club's history. Competing in division 6 of league 15, the team faced numerous hurdles, reflected in their final standing at 8th place. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -61, indicating that the team conceded far more goals than they scored. This stark disparity underscores the difficulties Welder encountered on the pitch, making it clear that defensive solidity was a critical area needing attention.
Despite these setbacks, the season provided valuable lessons for the club. With only 5 wins and a single draw from 22 matches, the team experienced the harsh realities of competitive football at this level. However, such experiences are often catalysts for future growth, and the club will look to build on this foundation moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 22 goals across the season
- Secured 5 victories despite tough competition
- Achieved 1 draw in a difficult campaign
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Welder's season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the goal difference of -61. The team needs to focus on tightening defensive organization and reducing goals conceded to turn close matches into positive results. Improving consistency in attack and creating more scoring opportunities could also help elevate the team's overall performance.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Welder's Season 22 was a difficult campaign marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team demonstrated resilience despite the challenging circumstances, but significant improvements are necessary to climb the standings. Strengths include the ability to score goals and secure wins, but the primary focus must be on defensive stability and consistency to foster future success.