Season Review · September 8, 2026
Broald Albion: Top-three finish - A strong Division 8 campaign
Broald Albion’s Season 22 was a commendable display of consistency and resilience in Division 8. Finishing in 3rd place, the team demonstrated a solid performance throughout the campaign, securing 14 wins, 2 draws, and only 6 losses. Their offensive prowess was evident with 58 goals scored, complemented by a sturdy defense that conceded just 25 goals. An intriguing fun fact from this season is their goal difference of +33 across 22 league matches, highlighting their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and limit opposition chances, making them a formidable side in the division.
Gary's mark
4/5
Season Review
Finished
3rd
Points
44
Record
14-2-6
GD
+33
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
3rd
Points
44
Win Rate
64%
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
Andrew de Jongh
CF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Andrew de Jongh
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Adel Badr
LF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 44
- P79
- Scoring
- 58
- P88
- Defence
- 25
- P83
- Clean sheets
- 9
- P88
- Goal difference
- +33
- P88
4/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
14-2-6
Wins
14
64%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
6
27%
Attack · Defence
+33 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
Broald Albion’s Season 22 was a commendable display of consistency and resilience in Division 8. Finishing in 3rd place, the team demonstrated a solid performance throughout the campaign, securing 14 wins, 2 draws, and only 6 losses. Their offensive prowess was evident with 58 goals scored, complemented by a sturdy defense that conceded just 25 goals. An intriguing fun fact from this season is their goal difference of +33 across 22 league matches, highlighting their offensive efficiency and defensive solidity. This impressive goal difference underscores their ability to both score freely and limit opposition chances, making them a formidable side in the division.
This season marked a significant step forward for Broald Albion, showcasing their ability to compete at a high level within their league. Their strong finish reflects a well-balanced team effort and strategic execution, setting a solid foundation for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Secured a top-three league finish in Division 8
- Scored 58 goals, showcasing attacking strength
- Conceded only 25 goals, demonstrating defensive resilience
- Achieved a goal difference of +33 across the season
- Maintained a high level of consistency with only 6 losses
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Broald Albion had a strong season, there is room to build on their consistency and aim for even fewer losses. Increasing goal-scoring opportunities and maintaining defensive solidity could further elevate their league standing in future seasons.
Season Rating:(Very Good)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Broald Albion’s Season 22 was marked by a top-three league finish and a remarkable goal difference, reflecting their offensive and defensive strengths. Their consistent performance and solid points tally demonstrate a well-organized team effort. Moving forward, focusing on reducing losses and enhancing goal-scoring opportunities could help them challenge even higher positions. Overall, a very good season that sets a promising trajectory for the club’s future endeavors.