Season Review · September 8, 2026
South Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
In Season 22, South Stanley faced a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 8th place. The club managed to secure 8 wins but struggled with consistency, suffering 14 defeats and failing to draw a single match. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -26, reflecting difficulties at the back throughout the campaign. Despite some offensive efforts, the team was often unable to keep opponents at bay, which ultimately impacted their league standing.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
24
Record
8-0-14
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
8th
Points
24
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Jorge Alvez
CF
14 contributions
Top scorer
Jorge Alvez
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
CF
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P38
- Scoring
- 27
- P29
- Defence
- 53
- P42
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P29
- Goal difference
- -26
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
8-0-14
Wins
8
36%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
14
64%
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
In Season 22, South Stanley faced a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 8th place. The club managed to secure 8 wins but struggled with consistency, suffering 14 defeats and failing to draw a single match. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -26, reflecting difficulties at the back throughout the campaign. Despite some offensive efforts, the team was often unable to keep opponents at bay, which ultimately impacted their league standing.
This season proved to be a tough test for South Stanley, as they battled to find stability and results in a competitive division. The lack of draws indicates a pattern of decisive results, but unfortunately, more losses than wins kept them from climbing higher in the table.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 8 wins
- Achieved 27 goals scored
- Faced 14 losses
- Maintained a consistent approach with no draws
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
South Stanley's season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by the -26 goal difference. Improving defensive organization and resilience could help turn narrow losses into more positive results. Additionally, converting more goal-scoring opportunities and maintaining consistency across matches would be vital for climbing the league table.
Season Rating:(Below Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a challenging chapter for South Stanley, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of draws. While the team showed offensive capability with 27 goals, their overall record of 8 wins and 14 losses placed them in the middle of the division. Strengthening defensive solidity and fostering consistency will be key areas to focus on in the next campaign to improve their league position and overall performance.