Season Review · September 8, 2026
Cleth Athletic: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Cleth Athletic in Division 8 was a campaign marked by a tough defensive struggle, culminating in a goal difference of -31. Despite their efforts, the team found it challenging to keep the opposition at bay, resulting in a total of 58 goals conceded over the course of the season. Interestingly, Cleth Athletic did not record a single draw, which highlights the consistency in their results—either securing wins or suffering losses. This season's performance underscores the need for defensive reinforcement if they aim to climb higher in the league standings.
Finished
6th
Points
33
Record
11-0-11
GD
-31
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
6th
Points
33
Win Rate
50%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-5-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RAM
12 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RAM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 33
- P54
- Scoring
- 27
- P29
- Defence
- 58
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P71
- Goal difference
- -31
- P29
Campaign Record
11-0-11
Wins
11
50%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-31 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
Season 22 for Cleth Athletic in Division 8 was a campaign marked by a tough defensive struggle, culminating in a goal difference of -31. Despite their efforts, the team found it challenging to keep the opposition at bay, resulting in a total of 58 goals conceded over the course of the season. Interestingly, Cleth Athletic did not record a single draw, which highlights the consistency in their results—either securing wins or suffering losses. This season's performance underscores the need for defensive reinforcement if they aim to climb higher in the league standings.
A fun fact about this season is the significant goal difference of -31, reflecting ongoing defensive struggles throughout the campaign. While the team managed to net 27 goals, their defensive frailties ultimately hampered their overall success.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 11 wins
- Achieved 33 points in the league
- Maintained a consistent record with no draws
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Cleth Athletic moving forward should be strengthening their defensive line to reduce the number of goals conceded. Addressing defensive vulnerabilities could help convert some of those losses into wins and improve overall league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Cleth Athletic was a challenging yet instructive campaign. The team demonstrated resilience with 11 wins but struggled defensively, as reflected in their goal difference of -31. Improving defensive solidity will be crucial for better results in the next season. With some strategic adjustments, Cleth Athletic can aim to convert more matches into wins and climb the league table.