Season Review · September 8, 2026
Wighton Athletic: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Wighton Athletic's Season 22 was undeniably challenging, marked by a tough struggle in Division 6 of League 28. The team finished in 9th place, with only 3 wins, 3 draws, and a staggering 16 losses. The season's fun fact reveals a goal difference of -76, highlighting significant defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite their efforts, the team scored just 11 goals while conceding 87, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles throughout the campaign. This season served as a valuable learning experience, emphasizing areas where improvement is essential to climb the ranks in future seasons.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
12
Record
3-3-16
GD
-76
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
9th
Points
12
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Allan Carroll
CF
4 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
CF
4 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
AM
2 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P29
- Scoring
- 11
- P17
- Defence
- 87
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P17
- Goal difference
- -76
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-3-16
Wins
3
14%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-76 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
Wighton Athletic's Season 22 was undeniably challenging, marked by a tough struggle in Division 6 of League 28. The team finished in 9th place, with only 3 wins, 3 draws, and a staggering 16 losses. The season's fun fact reveals a goal difference of -76, highlighting significant defensive issues that hampered their overall performance. Despite their efforts, the team scored just 11 goals while conceding 87, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles throughout the campaign. This season served as a valuable learning experience, emphasizing areas where improvement is essential to climb the ranks in future seasons.
While the results were disappointing, the season provided Wighton Athletic with insights into their defensive vulnerabilities and the need for strategic adjustments moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 11 goals across the season
- Maintained a few draws (3) amidst tough losses
- Gained valuable experience and lessons for future campaigns
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Wighton Athletic's season was marred by defensive frailty, as evidenced by the goals conceded tally and the significant goal difference. Addressing defensive organization, resilience, and perhaps tactical adjustments will be crucial to improve results in the next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wighton Athletic's Season 22 was a difficult campaign, characterized by defensive struggles and a low points tally. The team showed resilience in some matches but ultimately finished with a poor record. Strengths include the ability to secure a few wins and draws, but the primary area for improvement remains their defensive stability and goal-scoring consistency. With focused development and strategic changes, the club can aim for better performances in future seasons.