Season Review · September 8, 2026
Blanham City: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Blanham City’s journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging one, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent performances. The team finished in 11th place out of the division, accumulating just 18 points from 4 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses. Despite some moments of resilience, the season was marred by a significant goal difference of -26, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the squad throughout the campaign. Interestingly, the fun fact for this season is that the team’s goal difference of -26 underscores the defensive struggles experienced across the season, which ultimately impacted their overall standing.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
18
Record
4-6-12
GD
-26
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
11th
Points
18
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
8 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RCF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P13
- Scoring
- 32
- P29
- Defence
- 58
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P58
- Goal difference
- -26
- P8
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-6-12
Wins
4
18%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-26 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
Blanham City’s journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging one, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent performances. The team finished in 11th place out of the division, accumulating just 18 points from 4 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses. Despite some moments of resilience, the season was marred by a significant goal difference of -26, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the squad throughout the campaign. Interestingly, the fun fact for this season is that the team’s goal difference of -26 underscores the defensive struggles experienced across the season, which ultimately impacted their overall standing.
While the team managed to find the back of the net 32 times, their defensive frailties allowed 58 goals against, making it a tough season for fans hoping for more competitive outings. The season’s results reflect a squad that battled hard but often fell short in both attack and defense, leading to a disappointing overall performance.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 32 goals across the season
- Secured 4 wins despite tough competition
- Drew 6 matches, showing resilience in some fixtures
- Faced significant defensive challenges with a -26 goal difference
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Blanham City moving forward should be strengthening their defensive line to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving consistency in attack and minimizing losses will be crucial if they aim to climb the division table in future seasons.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Blanham City’s Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their -26 goal difference and 11th place finish. While they showed some resilience with 4 wins and 6 draws, the overall performance was disappointing. Strengthening the defense and improving consistency will be vital for a more competitive season ahead. The team needs to address their defensive issues and build on their attacking efforts to turn their fortunes around.