Season Review · September 8, 2026
Cham Cord: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Cham Cord’s Season 22 in Division 8 was a campaign of steady effort and competitive spirit. Finishing in 5th place with 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and a balanced approach throughout the season. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +1 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting a solid defensive effort complemented by an effective attack. This balanced performance kept them competitive in the league standings and provided a foundation for future growth.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
33
Record
10-3-9
GD
+1
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
5th
Points
33
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-5-1-DM
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
AM
16 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
AM
13 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
LM
12 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 33
- P63
- Scoring
- 33
- P63
- Defence
- 32
- P58
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P42
- Goal difference
- +1
- P63
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
10-3-9
Wins
10
45%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+1 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
Cham Cord’s Season 22 in Division 8 was a campaign of steady effort and competitive spirit. Finishing in 5th place with 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, the team demonstrated resilience and a balanced approach throughout the season. A notable fun fact from this campaign is their positive goal difference of +1 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting a solid defensive effort complemented by an effective attack. This balanced performance kept them competitive in the league standings and provided a foundation for future growth.
While the season did not feature any standout individual performances that made headlines, the overall team effort kept them in the upper half of the table, showcasing their consistency and determination in a challenging division.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +1, scoring 33 goals and conceding 32
- Secured 10 wins across the season, demonstrating competitive strength
- Maintained a solid defensive record with only 32 goals against
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
With 9 losses and only 33 points, Cham Cord can look to tighten their defense further and convert more of their goal-scoring opportunities into wins. Improving consistency in matches and reducing the number of defeats could elevate their league standing in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cham Cord’s Season 22 was marked by a balanced and competitive effort, finishing comfortably in the top half of Division 8. Their positive goal difference reflects a team capable of both defending well and scoring effectively. To push higher in the standings, they should focus on reducing defeats and enhancing match consistency. Overall, a solid season that provides a good platform for future development.