Season Review · September 8, 2026
Colch United: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Colch United in Division 8, finishing in 11th place. The team managed only 4 wins, 4 draws, and suffered 14 losses, accumulating a total of 16 points. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -39, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back throughout the season. Despite some attacking efforts, the team scored just 23 goals, while conceding 62, which contributed heavily to their lower league position.
Finished
11th
Points
16
Record
4-4-14
GD
-39
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
11th
Points
16
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Eric Moreau
AM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Eric Moreau
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Eric Moreau
AM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 16
- P13
- Scoring
- 23
- P25
- Defence
- 62
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P25
- Goal difference
- -39
- P13
Campaign Record
4-4-14
Wins
4
18%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-39 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 Colch United in Division 8, finishing in 11th place. The team managed only 4 wins, 4 draws, and suffered 14 losses, accumulating a total of 16 points. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -39, reflecting the difficulties faced at the back throughout the season. Despite some attacking efforts, the team scored just 23 goals, while conceding 62, which contributed heavily to their lower league position.
This season was marked by a tough defensive record, and the team struggled to find consistency in their performances. The overall results indicate a team that fought hard but was often outmatched, leading to a disappointing league finish.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None noted for this season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Colch United's season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by the -39 goal difference. Improving defensive organization and consistency could help turn close matches into positive results. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output would be vital to climb the league table and secure more wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult chapter for Colch United, with significant defensive issues and limited offensive output. The team showed resilience but lacked the consistency needed to challenge higher up the division. Strengthening defensive solidity and boosting goal-scoring capabilities should be priorities moving forward to improve future performances.