Season Review · September 8, 2026
St Roydon City: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for St Roydon City in Division 8. The team struggled to find consistency, finishing the season in 8th place with 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses. The fun fact of the season highlights a significant defensive issue, as the club conceded 57 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -37. This defensive vulnerability was a key factor in their overall performance, making it difficult to climb higher in the standings. Despite some moments of resilience, the team found it hard to turn draws into wins and secure a more favorable position.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
20
Record
5-5-12
GD
-37
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
20
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
6 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
- 20
- P38
- Scoring
- 20
- P29
- Defence
- 57
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P8
- Goal difference
- -37
- P4
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-5-12
Wins
5
23%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-37 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 campaign for St Roydon City in Division 8. The team struggled to find consistency, finishing the season in 8th place with 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses. The fun fact of the season highlights a significant defensive issue, as the club conceded 57 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -37. This defensive vulnerability was a key factor in their overall performance, making it difficult to climb higher in the standings. Despite some moments of resilience, the team found it hard to turn draws into wins and secure a more favorable position.
Throughout the season, St Roydon City faced tough opposition and often found themselves on the back foot. The lack of top-performing players with verified statistics further underscores the struggles faced on the pitch. Overall, the season was marked by defensive struggles and a need for strategic improvements to improve future results.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 20 goals across the season
- Equal number of wins and draws (5 each)
- Conceded 57 goals, highlighting defensive issues
- Finished 8th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement lies in defensive organization and resilience, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded. Enhancing defensive stability and reducing goal difference could significantly impact future league standings. Additionally, converting draws into wins and boosting goal-scoring efficiency would help improve overall points tally and league position.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for St Roydon City was marked by defensive struggles and a challenging league campaign, finishing 8th with 20 points. While the team managed to secure some wins and draws, the high goals against and overall goal difference highlight the need for strategic defensive improvements. The season’s performance underscores the importance of strengthening the backline and capitalizing on scoring opportunities to elevate future campaigns.