Season Review · September 8, 2026
Alcey Rovers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Alcey Rovers' Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for points. The team finished in 11th place, with only 5 wins from their 22 matches. Despite their efforts, they conceded 51 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -29, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities throughout the season. A fun fact from this campaign is that their goal difference of -29 underscores the defensive struggles that plagued the team, impacting their overall standing.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
18
Record
5-3-14
GD
-29
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
18
Win Rate
23%
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
Nilson Pires
LCF
14 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
11 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
LM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 18
- P13
- Scoring
- 22
- P25
- Defence
- 51
- P25
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P13
- Goal difference
- -29
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-3-14
Wins
5
23%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-29 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
Alcey Rovers' Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for points. The team finished in 11th place, with only 5 wins from their 22 matches. Despite their efforts, they conceded 51 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -29, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities throughout the season. A fun fact from this campaign is that their goal difference of -29 underscores the defensive struggles that plagued the team, impacting their overall standing.
This season proved to be a difficult one for Alcey Rovers, as they battled to find consistency and tighten their backline. The team managed to secure some positive results but was often undone by defensive lapses, which ultimately affected their ability to climb higher in the standings. With 18 points, they faced a tough fight to improve their league position and develop a more resilient team structure.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 5 wins across the season
- Achieved 3 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Scored 22 goals despite defensive issues
- Conceded 51 goals, reflecting defensive struggles
- Finished 11th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Alcey Rovers need to focus on defensive organization and consistency to turn close matches into wins. Improving their goal difference and reducing goals conceded will be crucial for climbing the league table in future seasons.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult chapter for Alcey Rovers, characterized by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. Their 11th place finish reflects ongoing challenges, particularly at the back. The team’s strengths lie in their ability to score goals and secure some positive results, but significant improvements are needed in defensive stability and overall consistency to elevate their league standing in the next campaign.