Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bree Athletic: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging yet intriguing chapter for Bree Athletic in Division 8. The team finished in 6th place, accumulating 30 points from 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses. Despite a respectable points tally, the club faced difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity, conceding 43 goals across the campaign. An interesting fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of resilience and learning.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
30
Record
9-3-10
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
6th
Points
30
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
CF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P54
- Scoring
- 32
- P50
- Defence
- 43
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P38
- Goal difference
- -11
- P46
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-3-10
Wins
9
41%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
10
45%
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:
Filed by
Gary Nano
Season 22 proved to be a challenging yet intriguing chapter for Bree Athletic in Division 8. The team finished in 6th place, accumulating 30 points from 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses. Despite a respectable points tally, the club faced difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity, conceding 43 goals across the campaign. An interesting fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of resilience and learning.
Throughout the season, Bree Athletic demonstrated flashes of potential, but inconsistency ultimately prevented a higher league finish. The team’s goal tally of 32 reflects their offensive efforts, though the negative goal difference of -11 underscores defensive vulnerabilities that impacted their overall standing.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 32 goals, showcasing offensive ambition
- Secured 9 wins, demonstrating competitive spirit
- Achieved 3 draws, reflecting resilience in tight matches
- Finished 6th in Division 8, a solid mid-table position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Bree Athletic’s season was marked by a balance of effort and struggle, with more losses (10) than wins (9). The team’s goal difference of -11 indicates defensive lapses that need addressing, and a slightly lower points total suggests room for consistency and tactical refinement to climb higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bree Athletic’s Season 22 was a mixed bag—showing determination and offensive intent but hampered by defensive challenges. The team’s mid-table finish reflects a season of learning and resilience. To elevate their performance, focusing on defensive stability and consistency will be key. Overall, a season of football with its own unique story, offering both lessons and opportunities for growth.