Season Review · September 8, 2026
Southam Athletic: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
In Season 22, Southam Athletic competed in Division 8, finishing in 9th place with a total of 24 points. The team managed to secure 6 wins and 6 draws, but unfortunately, it was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -25. An interesting fun fact about this season is that Southam Athletic faced significant defensive issues, leading to a high goals against tally of 46, which heavily impacted their overall performance.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
24
Record
6-6-10
GD
-25
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
9th
Points
24
Win Rate
27%
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
8 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
AM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P29
- Scoring
- 21
- P29
- Defence
- 46
- P33
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P58
- Goal difference
- -25
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-6-10
Wins
6
27%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-25 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
In Season 22, Southam Athletic competed in Division 8, finishing in 9th place with a total of 24 points. The team managed to secure 6 wins and 6 draws, but unfortunately, it was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -25. An interesting fun fact about this season is that Southam Athletic faced significant defensive issues, leading to a high goals against tally of 46, which heavily impacted their overall performance.
Despite some resilience in attack, the team scored only 21 goals throughout the season, highlighting the need for a more balanced approach. The season was a tough one, with the club striving to improve and learn from the difficulties faced on the pitch.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 21 goals across the season
- Conceded 46 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Achieved 6 wins and 6 draws, showing moments of resilience
- Maintained a mid-table position in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Southam Athletic's season was hampered by defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by their goal difference of -25 and 46 goals conceded. Addressing defensive organization and consistency will be crucial for future progress. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency could help turn more draws into wins and improve overall standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a challenging campaign for Southam Athletic, marked by defensive struggles and a modest points tally. The team showed resilience in some matches but needs to bolster its defensive solidity and offensive output to climb higher in the division. With targeted improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive season ahead.