Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ellset Albion: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Ellset Albion's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 11th place. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins against 12 losses, and drawing 8 matches. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -33, reflecting difficulties in both attack and defense throughout the year. Despite efforts to improve, the team found it hard to turn draws into wins and secure a more favorable league position.
Finished
11th
Points
14
Record
2-8-12
GD
-33
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
14
Win Rate
9%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-3-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
RCF
8 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
RCF
5 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P13
- Scoring
- 17
- P4
- Defence
- 50
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P25
- Goal difference
- -33
- P13
Campaign Record
2-8-12
Wins
2
9%
Draws
8
36%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-33 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
Ellset Albion's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 11th place. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 2 wins against 12 losses, and drawing 8 matches. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive struggle, with a goal difference of -33, reflecting difficulties in both attack and defense throughout the year. Despite efforts to improve, the team found it hard to turn draws into wins and secure a more favorable league position.
This season was marked by a tough defensive record, conceding 50 goals while only managing 17 goals for, which hampered their ability to climb the standings. The overall points tally of 14 underscores the need for strategic adjustments to improve results in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 17 goals across the season
- Conceded 50 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Secured 8 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Maintained competitive spirit despite tough results
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Ellset Albion's season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by their goal difference of -33. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded would be crucial for better results. Additionally, converting more draws into wins could help boost the points tally and climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ellset Albion's Season 22 was a difficult campaign characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and limited offensive output. While the team showed resilience in some matches, the overall results highlight the need for strategic improvements, especially in defensive solidity. Strengthening these areas could pave the way for a more competitive season ahead.