Season Review · September 8, 2026
Wirton Town: Difficult campaign - A season to learn from and improve
Season 22 proved to be an exceptionally challenging chapter for Wirton Town. Competing in division 7 of league 4, the club faced significant difficulties throughout the campaign, culminating in a final position of 11th. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as evidenced by a staggering goal difference of -83, with only 8 goals scored against them all season. Interestingly, despite such defensive issues, the club managed to secure 2 wins and 1 draw, though they suffered 19 losses, highlighting the tough nature of their campaign.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
7
Record
2-1-19
GD
-83
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
7
Win Rate
9%
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
Michel Lemoine
AM
4 contributions
Top scorer
Michel Lemoine
AM
4 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
RWB
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 7
- P13
- Scoring
- 8
- P13
- Defence
- 91
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P8
- Goal difference
- -83
- P8
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-1-19
Wins
2
9%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
19
86%
Attack · Defence
-83 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
Season 22 proved to be an exceptionally challenging chapter for Wirton Town. Competing in division 7 of league 4, the club faced significant difficulties throughout the campaign, culminating in a final position of 11th. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as evidenced by a staggering goal difference of -83, with only 8 goals scored against them all season. Interestingly, despite such defensive issues, the club managed to secure 2 wins and 1 draw, though they suffered 19 losses, highlighting the tough nature of their campaign.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -83, which underscores the defensive struggles that plagued the team throughout the year. This stark statistic reflects the challenges faced on the pitch and serves as a clear indicator of areas needing urgent attention for future improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 2 wins
- Achieved 1 draw
- Faced 19 losses
- Managed to score 8 goals
- Conceded 91 goals against
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The most pressing issue for Wirton Town remains their defensive stability, as evidenced by the goals conceded. The team needs to focus on tightening their backline and reducing the number of goals against to improve their overall standing. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output will be crucial to turn more matches into wins and climb the league table.
Season Rating:Poor
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was undeniably difficult for Wirton Town, with a poor league position and significant defensive vulnerabilities. The team’s strengths lie in their resilience to some extent, but the glaring weaknesses in defense and goal scoring highlight the need for strategic improvements. With focused efforts on defensive organization and offensive productivity, the club can aim for a more competitive season ahead.