Season Review · September 8, 2026
Dingbord: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Dingbord was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 11th place. The team managed to secure 5 wins and 3 draws, but struggled with consistency, resulting in 14 losses. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of resilience amid adversity. Despite the hurdles, the club showed determination, though the results reflected a need for improvement across the board.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
18
Record
5-3-14
GD
-19
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
18
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-1-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
LCF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
9 goals
Top assists
Seungwoo Jeong
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P13
- Scoring
- 29
- P50
- Defence
- 48
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 0
- P4
- Goal difference
- -19
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-3-14
Wins
5
23%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-19 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 Dingbord was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 11th place. The team managed to secure 5 wins and 3 draws, but struggled with consistency, resulting in 14 losses. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of resilience amid adversity. Despite the hurdles, the club showed determination, though the results reflected a need for improvement across the board.
This season was characterized by a defensive struggle, with Dingbord conceding 48 goals while scoring only 29, leading to a goal difference of -19. The points tally of 18 placed them comfortably in the lower half of the table, highlighting the challenges faced throughout the campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 29 goals across the season
- Conceded 48 goals, indicating defensive difficulties
- Achieved 3 draws in a tough division
- Maintained competitive spirit despite setbacks
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Dingbord's season was marred by a high number of losses and a negative goal difference, indicating defensive vulnerabilities and scoring difficulties. To improve, the club needs to focus on strengthening their defensive organization and increasing goal-scoring efficiency to climb higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough journey for Dingbord, marked by a struggle to find consistency and defensive solidity. While the team showed resilience and fought hard in every match, the overall results highlight significant areas for growth. With a focus on defensive stability and offensive productivity, the club can aim for a more competitive campaign in the future.