Season Review · September 8, 2026
Adle Rangers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Adle Rangers in Division 8. Finishing in 10th place out of the league's competitors, the team accumulated 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses. The season was marked by a goal difference of -16, with 27 goals scored and 43 conceded, reflecting struggles in both attack and defense. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with ups and downs that tested the resilience of the squad.
Finished
10th
Points
23
Record
7-2-13
GD
-16
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
10th
Points
23
Win Rate
32%
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
Philippe Robert
AM
13 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
AM
11 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
LCM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P17
- Scoring
- 27
- P46
- Defence
- 43
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P8
- Goal difference
- -16
- P21
Campaign Record
7-2-13
Wins
7
32%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-16 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 a challenging campaign for Adle Rangers in Division 8. Finishing in 10th place out of the league's competitors, the team accumulated 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses. The season was marked by a goal difference of -16, with 27 goals scored and 43 conceded, reflecting struggles in both attack and defense. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with ups and downs that tested the resilience of the squad.
Despite the difficulties faced throughout the season, the team showed moments of promise and determination. However, consistency eluded them, and the overall results placed them squarely in the lower half of the table, highlighting the need for strategic adjustments moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 27 goals across the season
- Conceded 43 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Achieved 2 draws in a tough league campaign
- Secured 7 wins despite setbacks
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s overall record indicates a need to bolster both offensive output and defensive solidity. Addressing the high number of goals conceded and improving goal-scoring consistency could significantly impact future results.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough but instructive journey for Adle Rangers. The team demonstrated resilience but struggled with consistency, reflected in their 10th place finish and goal difference. Strengths include their ability to secure wins and maintain some level of competitiveness, but areas for improvement are clear—particularly in defense and goal-scoring. With targeted adjustments, the club can aim for a more balanced and successful campaign in the seasons ahead.