Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bares Wanderers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Bares Wanderers navigated their 22nd season in Division 8 with a commendable display of resilience and attacking intent. Finishing in 4th place, the team demonstrated a solid performance throughout the campaign, securing 13 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses. Their ability to score 47 goals while conceding only 36 resulted in a positive goal difference of +11, highlighting their offensive strength and defensive organization. A fun fact from this season is that Bares Wanderers achieved a positive goal difference of +11 — more goals scored than conceded — a testament to their balanced approach on the pitch.
Gary's mark
4/5
Season Review
Finished
4th
Points
40
Record
13-1-8
GD
+11
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
4th
Points
40
Win Rate
59%
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
Pedro Chagas
RW
14 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
RW
11 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 40
- P71
- Scoring
- 47
- P63
- Defence
- 36
- P71
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P63
- Goal difference
- +11
- P71
4/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
13-1-8
Wins
13
59%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+11 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
Bares Wanderers navigated their 22nd season in Division 8 with a commendable display of resilience and attacking intent. Finishing in 4th place, the team demonstrated a solid performance throughout the campaign, securing 13 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses. Their ability to score 47 goals while conceding only 36 resulted in a positive goal difference of +11, highlighting their offensive strength and defensive organization. A fun fact from this season is that Bares Wanderers achieved a positive goal difference of +11 — more goals scored than conceded — a testament to their balanced approach on the pitch.
This season marked a steady progression for the club, as they consistently competed at a high level within their division. Their performance reflects a team capable of both offensive flair and defensive discipline, setting a foundation for future ambitions in the league.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Secured a top-four finish in Division 8
- Scored 47 goals across the season
- Conceded only 36 goals, maintaining a solid defensive record
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +11
- Demonstrated consistency with only one draw throughout the campaign
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Bares Wanderers had a strong season, there is room to improve their consistency, especially in converting more of their attacking opportunities into wins. Reducing the number of losses and aiming for a higher points tally could elevate their league position further. Enhancing their performance in tight matches and maintaining defensive solidity will be key to climbing higher in the standings.
Season Rating:(Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bares Wanderers delivered a solid and promising season in Division 8, finishing in a commendable 4th place with a positive goal difference. Their ability to score goals and keep the opposition at bay was evident throughout the campaign. Moving forward, focusing on consistency and capitalizing on scoring opportunities could help push the team even higher. Overall, a successful season that lays a strong foundation for future growth.