Season Review · September 8, 2026
Dall Sand Albion: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Dall Sand Albion's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. The team finished in 11th place out of the division, accumulating just 17 points from 4 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant issue: a goal difference of -28, reflecting defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance. Despite some moments of resilience, the team found it difficult to maintain consistency and secure vital points throughout the campaign.
Finished
11th
Points
17
Record
4-5-13
GD
-28
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
11th
Points
17
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
LM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
LM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 17
- P13
- Scoring
- 22
- P13
- Defence
- 50
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P21
- Goal difference
- -28
- P13
Campaign Record
4-5-13
Wins
4
18%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-28 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
Dall Sand Albion's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. The team finished in 11th place out of the division, accumulating just 17 points from 4 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant issue: a goal difference of -28, reflecting defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance. Despite some moments of resilience, the team found it difficult to maintain consistency and secure vital points throughout the campaign.
This season served as a learning experience, exposing areas that need attention to climb higher in the standings. The club's efforts to tighten up defensively and improve goal-scoring will be crucial in the next season's efforts to turn the tide and aim for a more competitive position.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 22 goals across the season
- Conceded 50 goals, highlighting defensive issues
- Achieved 5 draws, showing some resilience in tight matches
- Finished 11th in Division 8, with room for improvement
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s overall record of 4 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses indicates a need for defensive solidity and goal-scoring consistency. Addressing the significant goal difference of -28 should be a priority to improve league standing and competitiveness.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Dall Sand Albion's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a below-par league position. While the team showed some resilience in draws, their overall record underscores the need for defensive improvements and better goal conversion. Strengthening these areas will be essential for a more successful campaign next season.