Season Review · August 5, 2026
Marwick Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 21 proved to be a challenging campaign for Marwick Stanley in Division 8. The team managed to secure 7 wins and 4 draws, but unfortunately, they also suffered 11 defeats. Throughout the season, they scored 32 goals while conceding 42, resulting in a goal difference of -10. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of resilience and learning opportunities. Despite the ups and downs, the team displayed determination and a desire to improve, setting the stage for future growth.
Finished
7th
Points
25
Record
7-4-11
GD
-10
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
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
CF
16 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
CF
12 goals
Top assists
Branko Bartolić
LW
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 25
- P46
- Scoring
- 32
- P46
- Defence
- 42
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 0
- P4
- Goal difference
- -10
- P63
Campaign Record
7-4-11
Wins
7
32%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-10 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 21 proved to be a challenging campaign for Marwick Stanley in Division 8. The team managed to secure 7 wins and 4 draws, but unfortunately, they also suffered 11 defeats. Throughout the season, they scored 32 goals while conceding 42, resulting in a goal difference of -10. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of resilience and learning opportunities. Despite the ups and downs, the team displayed determination and a desire to improve, setting the stage for future growth.
While verified player performance totals are unavailable, the season's overall record reflects a squad that fought hard across the division, even if the results didn't always favor them.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 32 goals across the season
- Achieved 4 draws, showcasing resilience in tight matches
- Secured 7 wins despite tough competition
- Ended the season with a goal difference of -10
- Finished 7th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Marwick Stanley's season was marked by a need to tighten defensive organization and convert more scoring opportunities. With 11 losses and a goal difference of -10, focusing on defensive solidity and consistency in attack could help turn more draws into wins and reduce defeats.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 21 was a period of growth and learning for Marwick Stanley. The team demonstrated resilience with 7 wins and 4 draws, but the high number of losses and negative goal difference highlight areas for improvement. Strengths include their ability to secure points and compete in tough fixtures, while the main focus moving forward should be on defensive stability and goal-scoring consistency to climb higher in the division.