Season Review · September 8, 2026
Cowsburn: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Cowsburn in Division 8. Finishing in 7th place, the team accumulated 8 wins, 1 draw, and 13 losses. The season was marked by a tough defensive record, conceding 47 goals, which contributed to a goal difference of -20. Despite these struggles, the season was a story of resilience and perseverance, with each match adding its own unique narrative to Cowsburn’s ongoing football journey. Fun fact: A season of football with its own unique story.
Finished
7th
Points
25
Record
8-1-13
GD
-20
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
25
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Allan Carroll
CF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
CF
12 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
AM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 25
- P50
- Scoring
- 27
- P50
- Defence
- 47
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P29
- Goal difference
- -20
- P25
Campaign Record
8-1-13
Wins
8
36%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-20 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 Cowsburn in Division 8. Finishing in 7th place, the team accumulated 8 wins, 1 draw, and 13 losses. The season was marked by a tough defensive record, conceding 47 goals, which contributed to a goal difference of -20. Despite these struggles, the season was a story of resilience and perseverance, with each match adding its own unique narrative to Cowsburn’s ongoing football journey. Fun fact: A season of football with its own unique story.
Throughout the campaign, Cowsburn demonstrated moments of fighting spirit, but consistency proved elusive. The team’s offensive efforts resulted in 27 goals, highlighting areas for potential growth. The season’s ups and downs reflect a squad still developing and seeking to find its rhythm in the competitive landscape of Division 8.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Total Goals Scored: 27
- Goals Conceded: 47
- Points Accumulated: 25
- Only 1 draw throughout the season
- Finished 7th in the league standings
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Cowsburn’s season was marred by a high number of losses and a significant goal deficit. Improving defensive solidity and goal-scoring consistency could help climb the league table. Addressing these areas might turn narrow defeats into valuable points and bolster overall team confidence.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough but instructive campaign for Cowsburn. The team showed resilience in securing 8 wins but struggled defensively, conceding 47 goals. The overall points tally and final league position reflect ongoing challenges. Strengths include a fighting spirit and the ability to secure wins, but there is clear room for improvement in defensive organization and goal production to elevate future performances.