Season Review · September 8, 2026
Dalnembor: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Dalnembor's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 11th place out of the league's teams. The club managed to secure 6 wins, 3 draws, and suffered 13 losses, reflecting a tough season on the pitch. The fun fact for this season highlights a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -24, indicating that the team conceded far more goals than they scored. Despite some moments of resilience, Dalnembor found it difficult to maintain consistency throughout the season.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
21
Record
6-3-13
GD
-24
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
21
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Michel Lemoine
RCM
12 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
6 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 21
- P13
- Scoring
- 24
- P13
- Defence
- 48
- P25
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P42
- Goal difference
- -24
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-3-13
Wins
6
27%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-24 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
Dalnembor's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 11th place out of the league's teams. The club managed to secure 6 wins, 3 draws, and suffered 13 losses, reflecting a tough season on the pitch. The fun fact for this season highlights a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -24, indicating that the team conceded far more goals than they scored. Despite some moments of resilience, Dalnembor found it difficult to maintain consistency throughout the season.
This season's performance underscores the need for defensive stability and perhaps a strategic overhaul to turn around results in future campaigns. The club's efforts were commendable, but the overall outcome points to areas requiring improvement to climb higher in the league standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 24 goals across the season
- Conceded 48 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 3 draws amidst a tough run of results
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Dalnembor's season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by the significant goal difference of -24. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded should be a priority. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities could help turn draws into wins and improve overall points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Dalnembor's Season 22 was marked by defensive difficulties and a below-par league position. While the team showed resilience in some matches, the overall results highlight the need for defensive solidity and consistency. Strengthening the backline and capitalizing on scoring chances will be crucial for a more competitive campaign next season.