Season Review · September 8, 2026
Black-unse Athletic: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Black-unse Athletic's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by significant defensive struggles and a tough battle for points. The team managed only 2 wins and 2 draws, suffering 18 losses across the season. Their goal difference of -43 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the campaign, with only 15 goals scored against 58 conceded. Despite the hardships, the club's perseverance in a highly competitive division is noteworthy, even if the results did not reflect their efforts on the pitch. Interestingly, the club's fun fact for the season is the substantial goal difference of -43, underscoring the defensive struggles that defined their campaign.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
8
Record
2-2-18
GD
-43
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
8
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
LCM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 8
- P4
- Scoring
- 15
- P4
- Defence
- 58
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P13
- Goal difference
- -43
- P4
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-2-18
Wins
2
9%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-43 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
Black-unse Athletic's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by significant defensive struggles and a tough battle for points. The team managed only 2 wins and 2 draws, suffering 18 losses across the season. Their goal difference of -43 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the campaign, with only 15 goals scored against 58 conceded. Despite the hardships, the club's perseverance in a highly competitive division is noteworthy, even if the results did not reflect their efforts on the pitch. Interestingly, the club's fun fact for the season is the substantial goal difference of -43, underscoring the defensive struggles that defined their campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 15 goals across the season
- Conceded 58 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 2 wins and 2 draws despite tough competition
- Finished 12th in Division 8 with 8 points
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement lies in defensive organization and resilience, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded and the overall goal difference of -43. Enhancing defensive stability and consistency will be crucial for future progress.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Black-unse Athletic's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and limited success in the league. The team showed resilience despite the challenging results, but significant improvements are needed, particularly in defensive solidity and goal-scoring. With focused efforts on these areas, the club can aim for a more competitive showing in the next season.