Season Review · September 8, 2026
Wick Rangers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Wick Rangers was a journey marked by resilience and moments of promise, set against the backdrop of a competitive Division 8. Finishing in 5th place, the team managed to secure a respectable position, earning 33 points from 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with memorable moments and lessons learned on the pitch. Despite a goal difference of -5, the team demonstrated fighting spirit and a desire to improve with each game.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
33
Record
10-3-9
GD
-5
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
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
17 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
13 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 33
- P63
- Scoring
- 31
- P38
- Defence
- 36
- P67
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P67
- Goal difference
- -5
- P54
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
10-3-9
Wins
10
45%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-5 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 for Wick Rangers was a journey marked by resilience and moments of promise, set against the backdrop of a competitive Division 8. Finishing in 5th place, the team managed to secure a respectable position, earning 33 points from 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses. The season's fun fact? It was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with memorable moments and lessons learned on the pitch. Despite a goal difference of -5, the team demonstrated fighting spirit and a desire to improve with each game.
Throughout the season, Wick Rangers showcased their ability to compete, often holding their own against tough opponents. Their overall performance reflected a balanced effort, with enough wins to stay comfortably in mid-table, but also room for growth in both attack and defense. The season was a testament to perseverance and the ongoing pursuit of excellence at this level.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 31 goals across the season
- Conceded 36 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Secured 10 wins, demonstrating competitive spirit
- Achieved 3 draws, showing resilience in tight matches
- Finished 5th in Division 8, a solid mid-table position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Wick Rangers finished with a balanced but slightly negative goal difference and a record of 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses. To elevate their standing in future seasons, focusing on tightening defensive organization and increasing goal-scoring consistency could be beneficial.
Season Rating:(Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Wick Rangers was a solid effort that placed them comfortably in the middle of their division. Their strengths lay in their resilience and competitive spirit, but there remains room for growth in both attack and defense to push higher up the table. With continued development, the team can aim for a more commanding position in the next campaign.