Season Review · September 8, 2026
Coldon-up Wanderers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Coldon-up Wanderers in Division 8, finishing in 10th place. The team managed only 5 wins, 3 draws, and suffered 14 losses, accumulating a total of 18 points. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -25, highlighting significant defensive struggles throughout the year. Despite some moments of resilience, the Wanderers found it difficult to contain opponents and convert offensive opportunities effectively.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
18
Record
5-3-14
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
10th
Points
18
Win Rate
23%
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
Nilson Pires
LCF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
6 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
- 18
- P17
- Scoring
- 28
- P21
- Defence
- 53
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P4
- Goal difference
- -25
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-3-14
Wins
5
23%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
14
64%
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 Coldon-up Wanderers in Division 8, finishing in 10th place. The team managed only 5 wins, 3 draws, and suffered 14 losses, accumulating a total of 18 points. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -25, highlighting significant defensive struggles throughout the year. Despite some moments of resilience, the Wanderers found it difficult to contain opponents and convert offensive opportunities effectively.
The season was marked by a tough defensive record, with 53 goals conceded against just 28 scored. This imbalance contributed heavily to their lower league position and overall poor rating. The club will be looking to address these issues in the upcoming season to improve their standings and overall performance.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Total Goals Scored: 28
- Goals Conceded: 53
- Finished 10th in Division 8
- Achieved 5 wins and 3 draws
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Coldon-up Wanderers moving forward should be strengthening their defensive line to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving overall consistency and converting more offensive opportunities into goals could also help climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult year for Coldon-up Wanderers, characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and a struggle to secure consistent results. While the team showed resilience in some matches, their overall performance was hindered by a significant goal difference of -25. Addressing defensive issues and boosting offensive efficiency will be crucial for a more competitive campaign in the future.