Season Review · September 8, 2026
Haddle: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Haddle in Division 8. Finishing in 11th place, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the league, ending with more losses than wins. The season was marked by a defensive struggle, as the club conceded 44 goals—an area that clearly impacted their overall standing. Interestingly, this season was described as "A season of football with its own unique story," highlighting the unpredictable and varied nature of their journey on the pitch.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
23
Record
6-5-11
GD
-12
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
23
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
8 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
RM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P17
- Scoring
- 32
- P58
- Defence
- 44
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P8
- Goal difference
- -12
- P38
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-5-11
Wins
6
27%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-12 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 proved to be a challenging campaign for Haddle in Division 8. Finishing in 11th place, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the league, ending with more losses than wins. The season was marked by a defensive struggle, as the club conceded 44 goals—an area that clearly impacted their overall standing. Interestingly, this season was described as "A season of football with its own unique story," highlighting the unpredictable and varied nature of their journey on the pitch.
Despite the difficulties, Haddle managed to secure 6 wins and 5 draws, accumulating a total of 23 points. The season's narrative was one of resilience amid adversity, with moments of hope and perseverance shining through in a league that tested their limits at every turn.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 32 goals across the season
- Conceded 44 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Achieved 5 draws, showcasing moments of resilience
- Finished 11th in Division 8, a mid-lower table position
- A season of football with its own unique story
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Haddle's season was marked by a need for better defensive organization and goal-scoring consistency. With more losses than wins and a negative goal difference, addressing defensive vulnerabilities and boosting offensive output could significantly improve future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough but instructive chapter for Haddle. The team demonstrated resilience but faced challenges in both attack and defense, reflected in their 11th place finish and goal difference. Strengths include their ability to secure draws and maintain competitive spirit, but improvements are needed in defensive solidity and goal scoring to climb higher in the division. With targeted adjustments, future seasons could see better results and a more positive trajectory.