Season Review · September 8, 2026
Cleccle City: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Cleccle City in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With only 6 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses, the club faced difficulties both offensively and defensively. The fun fact of the season highlights a significant defensive struggle, as evidenced by a goal difference of -25, indicating that the team conceded far more goals than they scored. Despite some moments of resilience, the overall performance fell short of expectations, leaving fans hoping for improvements in the upcoming season.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
21
Record
6-3-13
GD
-25
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
8th
Points
21
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
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
7 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 21
- P38
- Scoring
- 24
- P29
- Defence
- 49
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P46
- Goal difference
- -25
- P33
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-3-13
Wins
6
27%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-25 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 Cleccle City in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With only 6 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses, the club faced difficulties both offensively and defensively. The fun fact of the season highlights a significant defensive struggle, as evidenced by a goal difference of -25, indicating that the team conceded far more goals than they scored. Despite some moments of resilience, the overall performance fell short of expectations, leaving fans hoping for improvements in the upcoming season.
This season's results reflect a tough journey on the pitch, with the team battling to stay competitive in a tough division. The lack of top performers and the defensive issues contributed heavily to the poor overall standing, making it clear that adjustments are needed to turn the tide in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None recorded due to overall team struggles.
- No notable winning streaks or standout moments.
- Defensive record highlights the need for defensive solidity.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Cleccle City needs to address its defensive vulnerabilities, as indicated by the significant goal difference of -25. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency and securing more wins will help climb the league table and improve overall competitiveness.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult chapter for Cleccle City, marked by defensive struggles and a lack of consistency. The team’s main strengths lie in their resilience to some extent, but the overall performance was hampered by conceding too many goals and failing to convert enough chances. To progress, the club must focus on tightening their defense and boosting offensive output. With targeted improvements, future seasons could see better results and a more competitive standing in Division 8.