Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bray Wanderers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Bray Wanderers in Division 8. Finishing in 12th place, the club struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity throughout the season. The team managed only 3 wins, 5 draws, and suffered 14 losses, accumulating a total of just 14 points. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -31, highlighting defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite some attacking efforts, the team was often vulnerable at the back, which ultimately impacted their league standing.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
14
Record
3-5-14
GD
-31
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
14
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P4
- Scoring
- 28
- P21
- Defence
- 59
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P21
- Goal difference
- -31
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-5-14
Wins
3
14%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-31 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
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Bray Wanderers in Division 8. Finishing in 12th place, the club struggled to find consistency and defensive solidity throughout the season. The team managed only 3 wins, 5 draws, and suffered 14 losses, accumulating a total of just 14 points. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -31, highlighting defensive struggles throughout the campaign. Despite some attacking efforts, the team was often vulnerable at the back, which ultimately impacted their league standing.
This season's performance underscores the difficulties faced on both ends of the pitch, with the team scoring 28 goals but conceding 59. The imbalance between attack and defense was a key factor in their lower league position, making it a tough season for Bray Wanderers fans and players alike.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 28 goals across the season
- Conceded 59 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Finished 12th in Division 8
- Managed 3 wins despite overall struggles
- Achieved 5 draws, showing some resilience in matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Bray Wanderers faced significant challenges this season, particularly in their defensive organization and overall consistency. The high number of goals conceded and the low points tally suggest a need to bolster defensive resilience and perhaps rethink tactical approaches to improve results in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult chapter for Bray Wanderers, marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. While the team showed some fight with a handful of wins and draws, their overall performance was hampered by defensive lapses and a lack of offensive firepower. Moving forward, addressing defensive vulnerabilities and building a more balanced squad will be crucial for climbing the division table in the next season.