Season Review · August 5, 2026
Pat Martington: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 21 for Pat Martington in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by significant defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -26. The team managed to secure only 2 wins and 1 draw from their 22 matches, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the season. Despite the tough results, the club demonstrated resilience, although the overall performance fell short of expectations. Fun fact: The team’s goal difference of -26 underscores the defensive struggles throughout the season, revealing areas that need urgent attention to improve future campaigns.
Finished
12th
Points
7
Record
2-1-19
GD
-26
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
12th
Points
7
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-4-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Michel Lemoine
RCM
4 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
CF
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 7
- P4
- Scoring
- 13
- P8
- Defence
- 39
- P50
- Clean sheets
- 0
- P4
- Goal difference
- -26
- P21
Campaign Record
2-1-19
Wins
2
9%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
19
86%
Attack · Defence
-26 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 for Pat Martington in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by significant defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -26. The team managed to secure only 2 wins and 1 draw from their 22 matches, highlighting the difficulties faced throughout the season. Despite the tough results, the club demonstrated resilience, although the overall performance fell short of expectations. Fun fact: The team’s goal difference of -26 underscores the defensive struggles throughout the season, revealing areas that need urgent attention to improve future campaigns.
This season's record was a tough pill to swallow, with the team finishing in 12th place in their division. The low points tally of just 7 points indicates a season filled with setbacks, but also provides a foundation to build upon for the future. The club will be looking to address defensive issues and aim for more competitive performances in the next season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None reported for this season, highlighting the overall struggles faced.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 19 losses indicates a need for significant improvement, particularly in defensive organization and consistency. Addressing the high goals against and boosting goal-scoring efforts will be crucial for climbing the standings in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Pat Martington’s Season 21 was marked by defensive vulnerabilities and limited success on the pitch. While the team showed resilience, the overall record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 19 losses, coupled with a goal difference of -26, highlights the need for strategic adjustments. Strengths include perseverance and the potential to develop, but the club must focus on tightening defense and improving offensive output to turn the tide in upcoming seasons.