Season Review · September 8, 2026
Alstwham Town: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Alstwham Town's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing 11th out of the league’s teams. The club managed only 4 wins, 3 draws, and suffered 15 losses, reflecting a tough season on the pitch. The team scored 20 goals but conceded 44, resulting in a goal difference of -24 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. This defensive fragility was a significant factor in their overall performance, and the club will need to address this area moving forward.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
15
Record
4-3-15
GD
-24
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
15
Win Rate
18%
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
9 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
LM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 15
- P13
- Scoring
- 20
- P13
- Defence
- 44
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P4
- Goal difference
- -24
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-3-15
Wins
4
18%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-24 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
Alstwham Town's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing 11th out of the league’s teams. The club managed only 4 wins, 3 draws, and suffered 15 losses, reflecting a tough season on the pitch. The team scored 20 goals but conceded 44, resulting in a goal difference of -24 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. This defensive fragility was a significant factor in their overall performance, and the club will need to address this area moving forward.
Interestingly, despite the struggles, the club’s efforts on the pitch demonstrated resilience, but the overall results left much to be desired. With only 15 points accumulated, the season was marked by inconsistency and defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their ability to climb the table.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Total Goals Scored: 20
- Goals Conceded: 44
- Goal Difference: -24
- Wins: 4
- Draws: 3
- Losses: 15
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for Alstwham Town is clearly their defensive stability, as evidenced by the substantial goal difference of -24. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded would be crucial steps to enhance their overall competitiveness. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output and securing more wins would help climb the league table and improve morale.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Alstwham Town's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a lack of consistency, culminating in an 11th place finish with only 15 points. The team’s main strengths lie in their perseverance, but the significant goal difference and high number of losses highlight the need for strategic improvements, particularly defensively. Focusing on tightening their backline and boosting attacking efficiency will be essential for a more successful campaign in the future.