Season Review · September 8, 2026
Oaksburpe Wanderers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Oaksburpe Wanderers faced a challenging campaign in Season 22, competing in Division 8. The team struggled to find consistency, ending the season with only 4 wins, 4 draws, and 14 losses. Their goal tally of 22, contrasted with 48 goals conceded, resulted in a goal difference of -26 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. This season's record highlights the difficulties faced on both ends of the pitch, ultimately reflecting a tough year for the Wanderers.
Finished
11th
Points
16
Record
4-4-14
GD
-26
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
16
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Phillip Lewis
RM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
AM
6 goals
Top assists
Phillip Lewis
RM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 16
- P13
- Scoring
- 22
- P33
- Defence
- 48
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P4
- Goal difference
- -26
- P13
Campaign Record
4-4-14
Wins
4
18%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-26 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
Oaksburpe Wanderers faced a challenging campaign in Season 22, competing in Division 8. The team struggled to find consistency, ending the season with only 4 wins, 4 draws, and 14 losses. Their goal tally of 22, contrasted with 48 goals conceded, resulted in a goal difference of -26 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. This season's record highlights the difficulties faced on both ends of the pitch, ultimately reflecting a tough year for the Wanderers.
Interestingly, despite the setbacks, the club maintained a fighting spirit, though it wasn't enough to climb higher in the standings. The season's performance underscores the need for strategic adjustments and defensive solidity to improve future results.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 22 goals across the season
- Managed 4 wins and 4 draws
- Showed resilience in some matches despite overall struggles
- Ended with a goal difference of -26, highlighting defensive issues
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s record of 4 wins, 4 draws, and 14 losses, coupled with a goal difference of -26, indicates significant defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent attacking output. Addressing defensive organization and creating more scoring opportunities should be priorities moving forward.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Oaksburpe Wanderers’ Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team’s main strengths lay in their resilience and effort, but the record reflects a need for tactical adjustments and defensive improvements. With a focus on strengthening their backline and boosting goal-scoring consistency, the Wanderers can aim for better results in the next campaign.