Season Review · September 8, 2026
Crowces Athletic: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Crowces Athletic was a journey marked by resilience and challenges. Finishing in 9th place in Division 8, the team accumulated 24 points from 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses. The season's narrative was one of ups and downs, with a total of 27 goals scored but conceding 44, resulting in a goal difference of -17. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with moments that defined the club's ongoing journey through the league.
Finished
9th
Points
24
Record
7-3-12
GD
-17
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
14 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
11 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
RM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P29
- Scoring
- 27
- P33
- Defence
- 44
- P33
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P38
- Goal difference
- -17
- P29
Campaign Record
7-3-12
Wins
7
32%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-17 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 for Crowces Athletic was a journey marked by resilience and challenges. Finishing in 9th place in Division 8, the team accumulated 24 points from 7 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses. The season's narrative was one of ups and downs, with a total of 27 goals scored but conceding 44, resulting in a goal difference of -17. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with moments that defined the club's ongoing journey through the league.
Despite the tough results, the team demonstrated fighting spirit, but there remains room for growth and improvement as they look ahead to future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 27 goals across the season
- Conceded 44 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 3 draws amidst a tough campaign
- Gained valuable league experience in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Crowces Athletic's season was marked by a higher number of losses than wins, and a negative goal difference indicates defensive and offensive consistency issues. Improving defensive solidity and goal-scoring efficiency could significantly impact future results.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Crowces Athletic was a chapter of perseverance amidst a challenging league campaign. The team showed determination but needs to focus on defensive resilience and goal conversion to climb higher in the standings. With continued effort and strategic improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive showing in the next season.