Season Review · September 8, 2026
Alreste: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Alreste's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by a tough struggle to find consistency and defensive solidity. The team managed only 2 wins and 4 draws from 22 matches, suffering 16 losses along the way. Their goal tally of just 16 highlights offensive difficulties, while conceding 53 goals underscores defensive vulnerabilities. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -37, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
10
Record
2-4-16
GD
-37
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
12th
Points
10
Win Rate
9%
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
Philippe Robert
RCF
5 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
5 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
RM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 10
- P4
- Scoring
- 16
- P4
- Defence
- 53
- P33
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P4
- Goal difference
- -37
- P21
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-4-16
Wins
2
9%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-37 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
Alreste's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by a tough struggle to find consistency and defensive solidity. The team managed only 2 wins and 4 draws from 22 matches, suffering 16 losses along the way. Their goal tally of just 16 highlights offensive difficulties, while conceding 53 goals underscores defensive vulnerabilities. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -37, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles throughout the campaign.
Despite the hardships, the season provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for future campaigns. The team faced stiff competition and often found it difficult to turn matches in their favor, but every setback offers an opportunity for growth and improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 16 goals across the season
- Conceded 53 goals, highlighting defensive issues
- Finished 12th in Division 8
- Achieved 4 draws, showing resilience in some matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Alreste's season was marred by defensive struggles and a low goal tally, culminating in a poor overall record. Improving defensive organization and increasing goal-scoring efficiency are essential steps moving forward. Addressing these issues could help turn narrow defeats into points and improve overall standings.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Alreste's Season 22 was a difficult journey marked by defensive fragility and limited offensive output. The team finished 12th with only 2 wins and a goal difference of -37, reflecting the challenges faced throughout the campaign. While the season was disappointing, it provides a clear focus for improvement—particularly in defense and attack. With targeted efforts, the club can aim for better results in the next season.