Season Review · September 8, 2026
Aruthetby: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Aruthetby’s Season 22 was a journey marked by resilience and steady effort. Finishing in 7th place in Division 8, league 11, the team accumulated 30 points from 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses. The season’s fun fact highlights that it was "A season of football with its own unique story," reflecting the unpredictable and memorable moments that defined their campaign. Despite a close goal difference of -3, the team demonstrated competitive spirit throughout the season, scoring 43 goals and conceding 46. This balance underscores a squad that fought hard in every match, making for an engaging and unpredictable season.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
30
Record
9-3-10
GD
-3
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
7th
Points
30
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-F9
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
John Bailey
RCM
19 contributions
Top scorer
John Bailey
RCM
9 goals
Top assists
John Bailey
RCM
10 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P46
- Scoring
- 43
- P46
- Defence
- 46
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P46
- Goal difference
- -3
- P46
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-3-10
Wins
9
41%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-3 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
Aruthetby’s Season 22 was a journey marked by resilience and steady effort. Finishing in 7th place in Division 8, league 11, the team accumulated 30 points from 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses. The season’s fun fact highlights that it was "A season of football with its own unique story," reflecting the unpredictable and memorable moments that defined their campaign. Despite a close goal difference of -3, the team demonstrated competitive spirit throughout the season, scoring 43 goals and conceding 46. This balance underscores a squad that fought hard in every match, making for an engaging and unpredictable season.
While the team did not reach the top of the table, their consistent performances and the ability to pick up points in a competitive division made for an intriguing season narrative. The season’s story was one of perseverance, with each game adding a new chapter to Aruthetby’s ongoing football journey.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 43 goals across the season
- Secured 9 wins, showcasing resilience
- Achieved 3 draws, reflecting competitive spirit
- Maintained a goal difference close to zero at -3
- Ended in 7th place in Division 8, league 11
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
With 10 losses and a goal difference of -3, Aruthetby could benefit from tightening defensive organization and improving consistency in away matches. Increasing goal-scoring efficiency and reducing defeats could elevate their league standing in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Aruthetby’s Season 22 was a balanced campaign characterized by competitive matches and a steady accumulation of points. The team showed resilience and a fighting spirit, finishing comfortably mid-table. To push further up the division, focusing on defensive solidity and goal-scoring consistency will be key. Overall, it was a season of solid performances with room for growth in the next chapter of their football story.