Season Review · September 8, 2026
Paidge Albion: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Paidge Albion's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a tale of resilience and challenge. Finishing in 4th place with 10 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses, the club demonstrated competitive spirit despite a tough campaign. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of both struggle and perseverance. The team scored 29 goals but conceded 45, resulting in a goal difference of -16, reflecting defensive struggles that impacted overall results. With 32 points, Paidge Albion showed flashes of potential but fell short of pushing higher in the standings.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
4th
Points
32
Record
10-2-10
GD
-16
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
4th
Points
32
Win Rate
45%
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
Edwin van Driel
RCM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Edwin van Driel
RCM
5 goals
Top assists
Abdullah Ahmed
LM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 32
- P71
- Scoring
- 29
- P67
- Defence
- 45
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P29
- Goal difference
- -16
- P38
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
10-2-10
Wins
10
45%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-16 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
Paidge Albion's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a tale of resilience and challenge. Finishing in 4th place with 10 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses, the club demonstrated competitive spirit despite a tough campaign. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of both struggle and perseverance. The team scored 29 goals but conceded 45, resulting in a goal difference of -16, reflecting defensive struggles that impacted overall results. With 32 points, Paidge Albion showed flashes of potential but fell short of pushing higher in the standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Solid mid-table finish in Division 8
- Scored 29 goals across the season
- Maintained competitive spirit despite goal difference challenges
- Demonstrated resilience in a tough league environment
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Paidge Albion's season was balanced with an equal number of wins and losses, indicating inconsistency. The team conceded significantly more goals than they scored, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that need addressing to climb higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Paidge Albion's Season 22 was a year of steady competition, finishing just outside the top spots in 4th place. The team showed resilience and the ability to compete, but defensive frailties and goal-scoring consistency remain areas to focus on for future success. With some improvements, the club can aim for a stronger push in the next campaign.