Season Review · September 8, 2026
Wider Stanley: Strong campaign - Consistent excellence throughout the season
Wider Stanley's Season 22 was marked by a strong and consistent performance across the league, culminating in a commendable 4th place finish in division 6. The team demonstrated resilience and offensive prowess, scoring a total of 69 goals while maintaining a solid defensive record with only 28 goals conceded. A fun fact from this campaign is their impressive goal difference of +41 across 22 league matches, highlighting their dominance in both attack and defense.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
4th
Points
46
Record
15-1-6
GD
+41
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
4th
Points
46
Win Rate
68%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jamie White
RF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Jose Morales
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Oscar Fuentes
LCM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 46
- P71
- Scoring
- 69
- P63
- Defence
- 28
- P71
- Clean sheets
- 10
- P67
- Goal difference
- +41
- P67
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
15-1-6
Wins
15
68%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+41 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
Wider Stanley's Season 22 was marked by a strong and consistent performance across the league, culminating in a commendable 4th place finish in division 6. The team demonstrated resilience and offensive prowess, scoring a total of 69 goals while maintaining a solid defensive record with only 28 goals conceded. A fun fact from this campaign is their impressive goal difference of +41 across 22 league matches, highlighting their dominance in both attack and defense.
This season's success can be attributed to a well-balanced approach and steady results, with only one draw and six losses. The club's ability to secure 15 wins contributed significantly to their high points tally of 46, positioning them just outside the top spots but well ahead of many competitors. Their performance reflects a season of reliable consistency and competitive spirit.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- 15 wins showcasing dominance in multiple fixtures
- 69 goals scored, demonstrating offensive strength
- Only 28 goals conceded, indicating defensive solidity
- Goal difference of +41, a remarkable statistic in league play
- Secured 4th place in division 6, a strong league position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team performed strongly overall, there is room to refine consistency in away fixtures and further capitalize on scoring opportunities to convert draws into wins. Maintaining this level of performance and addressing minor lapses could elevate the team even higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wider Stanley's Season 22 was a testament to their steady and effective campaign, marked by a formidable goal difference and a high win rate. Their strengths lie in their offensive output and defensive resilience, which have driven them to a top-four finish. To push even further, focusing on consistency in all match situations and enhancing goal conversion could be key. Overall, a very successful season that sets a solid foundation for future campaigns.