Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ben annill Park: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Ben annill Park's Season 22 in Division 8 was a campaign marked by resilience and a touch of unpredictability. Finishing in 7th place out of the league's 126 teams, the club managed to secure a solid mid-table position, reflecting a balanced performance across the season. The fun fact of the season is that it was "A season of football with its own unique story," highlighting the distinctive journey the team experienced throughout the year. With 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, the club demonstrated competitive spirit, often battling hard in every fixture.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
31
Record
9-4-9
GD
-2
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
31
Win Rate
41%
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
Branko Bartolić
LW
13 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
AM
8 goals
Top assists
Branko Bartolić
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P50
- Scoring
- 27
- P29
- Defence
- 29
- P63
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P46
- Goal difference
- -2
- P50
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-4-9
Wins
9
41%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-2 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
Ben annill Park's Season 22 in Division 8 was a campaign marked by resilience and a touch of unpredictability. Finishing in 7th place out of the league's 126 teams, the club managed to secure a solid mid-table position, reflecting a balanced performance across the season. The fun fact of the season is that it was "A season of football with its own unique story," highlighting the distinctive journey the team experienced throughout the year. With 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, the club demonstrated competitive spirit, often battling hard in every fixture.
Throughout the season, Ben annill Park scored 27 goals and conceded 29, resulting in a goal difference of -2. This narrow margin underscores a campaign where both offensive efforts and defensive resilience played crucial roles. The team accumulated a total of 31 points, showcasing their ability to pick up vital results while navigating the challenges of a competitive division.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 27 goals across the season
- Conceded just 29 goals, maintaining a close defensive record
- Achieved 4 draws, reflecting resilience in tight matches
- Secured a top-half finish in a highly competitive league
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team demonstrated commendable effort, the nearly equal number of wins and losses indicates room for consistency. Improving offensive output and reducing goals conceded could help push the team higher in the standings. Focusing on converting draws into wins might also be key to climbing the league table.
Season Rating:(Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ben annill Park's Season 22 was a balanced campaign with notable resilience and competitive spirit. The team’s ability to stay close to the middle of the table, despite a narrow goal difference, highlights their potential. Moving forward, enhancing offensive efficiency and defensive solidity could elevate their performance. Overall, a season of steady progress with room to grow.