Season Review · September 8, 2026
Orpen Albion: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Orpen Albion in Division 8. Finishing in 6th place with 30 points, the team experienced a mix of highs and lows throughout the campaign. The season was characterized by a total of 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses, reflecting a competitive but inconsistent performance. Notably, Orpen Albion scored 37 goals but conceded 53, resulting in a goal difference of -16.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
30
Record
9-3-10
GD
-16
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
6th
Points
30
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-3-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
LCF
14 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
9 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LCM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P58
- Scoring
- 37
- P58
- Defence
- 53
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P13
- Goal difference
- -16
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-3-10
Wins
9
41%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-16 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 Orpen Albion in Division 8. Finishing in 6th place with 30 points, the team experienced a mix of highs and lows throughout the campaign. The season was characterized by a total of 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses, reflecting a competitive but inconsistent performance. Notably, Orpen Albion scored 37 goals but conceded 53, resulting in a goal difference of -16.
A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with memorable moments and lessons learned on the pitch. Despite the hurdles, the team demonstrated resilience and commitment, making it a season to remember for fans and players alike.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a mid-table finish in a competitive division
- Scored 37 goals across the season
- Conceded 53 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 9 wins and 3 draws in total
- Demonstrated resilience despite setbacks
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
With 10 losses and a goal difference of -16, defensive solidity and goal-scoring consistency are key areas to focus on moving forward. Improving these aspects could help climb higher in the standings and turn close games into wins.
Season Rating:(Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Orpen Albion was a period of perseverance and learning. The team showed resilience with a solid number of wins and a competitive spirit. However, defensive vulnerabilities and goal-scoring consistency limited their overall success. Strengthening these areas could propel the club to better results in future campaigns. Overall, it was an average season with room for growth and improvement.