Season Review · September 8, 2026
Spallet City: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Spallet City in Division 8. Finishing in 6th place with 27 points, the team experienced a mix of highs and lows throughout the season. With 7 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses, the club faced stiff competition but managed to stay competitive in the league. An interesting fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—marked by resilience and moments of unpredictability that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
27
Record
7-6-9
GD
-4
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
27
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
Branko Bartolić
LW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Branko Bartolić
LW
7 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 27
- P54
- Scoring
- 27
- P46
- Defence
- 31
- P79
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P25
- Goal difference
- -4
- P63
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
7-6-9
Wins
7
32%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-4 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 Spallet City in Division 8. Finishing in 6th place with 27 points, the team experienced a mix of highs and lows throughout the season. With 7 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses, the club faced stiff competition but managed to stay competitive in the league. An interesting fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—marked by resilience and moments of unpredictability that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Offensively, Spallet City scored 27 goals, while defensively they conceded 31, resulting in a goal difference of -4. This balance reflects a team that fought hard but struggled to consistently dominate matches. Despite the hurdles, the club demonstrated determination and a fighting spirit that will serve as a foundation for future growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 27 goals across the season
- Conceded 31 goals, showing defensive resilience at times
- Achieved 6 draws, showcasing competitive spirit
- Maintained a mid-table position in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Spallet City’s season was marked by a modest points tally and a negative goal difference, indicating room for improvement in both attack and defense. Addressing consistency in results and tightening defensive organization could help climb higher in the league standings.
Season Rating:(Below Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Spallet City was a season of resilience and learning. The team showed fighting spirit with a balanced record of wins, draws, and losses, but ultimately fell short of challenging for higher positions. Strengths include their competitive nature and goal-scoring efforts, while areas for improvement lie in defensive solidity and consistency. With focused development, the club can aim for better results in the seasons ahead.