Season Review · September 8, 2026
Sheaffiele: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Sheaffiele's Season 22 was a campaign marked by resilience and challenges in equal measure. Competing in Division 8, the team finished in 12th place, a position that reflects a season of ups and downs. The fun fact for this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with moments that will be remembered by the fans and players alike. Despite some promising performances, the team struggled to find consistency, ultimately finishing with a negative goal difference of -17.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
20
Record
5-5-12
GD
-17
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
20
Win Rate
23%
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
12 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
CF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P4
- Scoring
- 27
- P21
- Defence
- 44
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P4
- Goal difference
- -17
- P13
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-5-12
Wins
5
23%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-17 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
Sheaffiele's Season 22 was a campaign marked by resilience and challenges in equal measure. Competing in Division 8, the team finished in 12th place, a position that reflects a season of ups and downs. The fun fact for this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with moments that will be remembered by the fans and players alike. Despite some promising performances, the team struggled to find consistency, ultimately finishing with a negative goal difference of -17.
Throughout the season, Sheaffiele managed to secure 5 wins, draw 5 matches, and suffered 12 defeats. The team scored 27 goals but conceded 44, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that impacted their overall standing. With a total of 20 points, this season proved to be a tough journey, but one that offered valuable lessons for the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 27 goals across the season
- Conceded 44 goals, indicating defensive struggles
- Maintained a balanced record with 5 wins and 5 draws
- Played a total of 22 matches in the league
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Sheaffiele's season was marked by a need for greater consistency and defensive solidity. With a total of 12 losses and a goal difference of -17, the team must focus on tightening their backline and converting more scoring opportunities to climb higher in the league standings.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Sheaffiele's Season 22 was a challenging campaign with a final position of 12th in Division 8. The team showed effort and resilience but struggled defensively and in securing wins. Strengths include their ability to score goals and maintain a balanced record in terms of wins and draws. However, to improve future performances, addressing defensive vulnerabilities and increasing consistency will be crucial. This season serves as a foundation for growth and development in the seasons to come.