Season Review · September 8, 2026
Wes Harslet Albion: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Wes Harslet Albion’s Season 22 was a journey marked by resilience and competitive spirit in Division 8. Finishing in 4th place, the team demonstrated solid performances throughout the campaign, securing 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses. The season was a unique story in itself, with a fun fact that highlights the unpredictable and engaging nature of their journey: "A season of football with its own unique story." Despite some defensive challenges, the Albion squad showed determination and consistency, making their mark in the league standings.
Finished
4th
Points
37
Record
11-4-7
GD
-4
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
37
Win Rate
50%
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
Phillip Lewis
RM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Phillip Lewis
RM
7 goals
Top assists
Phillip Lewis
RM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P71
- Scoring
- 39
- P71
- Defence
- 43
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P17
- Goal difference
- -4
- P71
Campaign Record
11-4-7
Wins
11
50%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
-4 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Wes Harslet Albion’s Season 22 was a journey marked by resilience and competitive spirit in Division 8. Finishing in 4th place, the team demonstrated solid performances throughout the campaign, securing 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses. The season was a unique story in itself, with a fun fact that highlights the unpredictable and engaging nature of their journey:"A season of football with its own unique story."Despite some defensive challenges, the Albion squad showed determination and consistency, making their mark in the league standings.
Throughout the season, the team scored 39 goals while conceding 43, resulting in a goal difference of -4. Accumulating a total of 37 points, they narrowly missed out on higher league positions but maintained a competitive edge. This campaign reflected a balanced effort on both ends of the pitch, with moments of brilliance and areas for growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 39 goals across the season
- Conceded 43 goals, showcasing resilience in defense
- Secured 11 wins, demonstrating competitive consistency
- Achieved 4 draws, reflecting a balanced approach
- Finished 4th in Division 8, a strong league position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team demonstrated commendable effort, the slightly negative goal difference and a handful of losses suggest opportunities to tighten defensive organization and convert more scoring chances into goals. Improving consistency in away fixtures and reducing defensive lapses could elevate their league standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Wes Harslet Albion’s Season 22 was a commendable campaign, marked by competitive spirit and steady progress. The team’s ability to secure a top-four finish in Division 8 speaks to their resilience and determination. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and goal conversion could help push the team even higher in the league table. Overall, a season of solid growth and promising potential.