
Season Review · September 8, 2026
Cheater Albion: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Cheater Albion in Division 8. Finishing in 9th place, the club struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With only 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses, the team faced significant defensive issues, as reflected by their goal difference of -31. This indicates that the team was often on the back foot, conceding far more goals than they scored. A fun fact from this season is that Cheater Albion's goal difference of -31 highlights their defensive struggles throughout the season, which ultimately impacted their overall standing.
Gary's mark
3/5
Below Average
Finished
9th
Points
24
Record
7-3-12
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
9th
Points
24
Win Rate
32%
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
10 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
8 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
LM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P33
- Scoring
- 19
- P17
- Defence
- 50
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P63
- Goal difference
- -31
- P13
3/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-3-12
Wins
7
32%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
12
55%
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
Filed by
Gary Nano
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Cheater Albion in Division 8. Finishing in 9th place, the club struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With only 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses, the team faced significant defensive issues, as reflected by their goal difference of -31. This indicates that the team was often on the back foot, conceding far more goals than they scored. A fun fact from this season is that Cheater Albion's goal difference of -31 highlights their defensive struggles throughout the season, which ultimately impacted their overall standing.
Despite the difficulties, the club managed to secure 24 points, but it was not enough to challenge for higher positions in the division. The season was marked by a need for defensive solidity and attacking efficiency, which could have turned some of those losses into valuable points. The team’s overall performance was below expectations, but it provides a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 19 goals across the season
- Conceded 50 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 7 wins despite difficulties
- Secured 3 draws, showing resilience in some matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Cheater Albion's season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by their goal difference of -31. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded should be a priority. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency would help convert more matches into wins and climb higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Cheater Albion was a difficult journey marked by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results. The team demonstrated resilience but lacked the defensive stability needed to compete at a higher level. Strengths include their ability to secure wins and maintain some competitiveness, but the key area for improvement remains their defensive record and goal-scoring efficiency. With focused efforts on these aspects, the club can aim for better results in the next campaign.
