Season Review · September 8, 2026
Aldeack City: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Aldeack City’s Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by struggles at both ends of the pitch. Finishing in 12th place out of the division, the team managed only 4 wins, 3 draws, and suffered 15 losses. The season’s fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -39, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite some effort in attack, the team only scored 14 goals, which was insufficient to compete effectively at this level. The season was a tough journey, with the team often finding it difficult to keep pace with their opponents.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
15
Record
4-3-15
GD
-39
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
12th
Points
15
Win Rate
18%
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
Nilson Pires
CF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RF
5 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
CF
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 15
- P8
- Scoring
- 14
- P4
- Defence
- 53
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P29
- Goal difference
- -39
- P4
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-3-15
Wins
4
18%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-39 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
Aldeack City’s Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by struggles at both ends of the pitch. Finishing in 12th place out of the division, the team managed only 4 wins, 3 draws, and suffered 15 losses. The season’s fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -39, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite some effort in attack, the team only scored 14 goals, which was insufficient to compete effectively at this level. The season was a tough journey, with the team often finding it difficult to keep pace with their opponents.
This season’s results underscore the need for strategic improvements, especially in defensive organization and goal-scoring capabilities. With only 15 points accumulated, Aldeack City faced an uphill battle to climb the league table, but the experience gained could serve as a foundation for future development.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None reported due to overall team struggles.
- Notable resilience in some matches, but inconsistent results.
- A season to learn from, with room for strategic overhaul.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Aldeack City’s season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities and limited goal-scoring. The high number of losses (15) and a goal difference of -39 highlight the need for defensive reinforcement and attacking efficiency. Improving consistency and reducing goals conceded will be crucial for climbing the league table in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Aldeack City’s Season 22 was a difficult campaign characterized by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. While the team showed resilience at times, the overall performance was below expectations, reflected in their 12th place finish and poor season rating. Strengthening defensive solidity and boosting goal-scoring will be vital for turning around fortunes in the next season.