Season Review · September 8, 2026
Chames: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Chames in Division 8. Finishing in 7th place with 27 points, the team faced a tough campaign marked by inconsistency and defensive struggles. Despite a solid effort, the side managed only 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses. An interesting fun fact from this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, highlighting the unpredictable and often surprising nature of lower-division football. The team scored 30 goals but conceded 41, resulting in a goal difference of -11, reflecting the defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance.
Finished
7th
Points
27
Record
8-3-11
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
7th
Points
27
Win Rate
36%
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
10 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RF
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 27
- P46
- Scoring
- 30
- P63
- Defence
- 41
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P67
- Goal difference
- -11
- P46
Campaign Record
8-3-11
Wins
8
36%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
11
50%
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 chapter for Chames in Division 8. Finishing in 7th place with 27 points, the team faced a tough campaign marked by inconsistency and defensive struggles. Despite a solid effort, the side managed only 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses. An interesting fun fact from this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, highlighting the unpredictable and often surprising nature of lower-division football. The team scored 30 goals but conceded 41, resulting in a goal difference of -11, reflecting the defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance.
While the season did not reach the heights of previous campaigns, it offered valuable lessons and moments of resilience. The squad's efforts laid the groundwork for future improvement, even if the final standing was below expectations.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 30 goals across the season
- Conceded 41 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 8 wins, demonstrating resilience in key matches
- Secured 3 draws, showing competitive spirit despite setbacks
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Chames's season was marred by a higher number of losses than wins, and a negative goal difference indicates defensive and offensive inconsistencies. Improving defensive solidity and goal-scoring efficiency could significantly enhance future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Chames was a period of learning and resilience amid adversity. The team showed fight with 8 wins but struggled defensively, conceding 41 goals. While the overall points tally and league position reflect a below-par campaign, the season's unique story underscores the unpredictable nature of football at this level. Focusing on defensive organization and goal-scoring consistency will be key to climbing higher in the standings next season.