Season Review · September 8, 2026
Cole Albion: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 was a challenging campaign for Cole Albion in Division 8, finishing in 9th place with 24 points. The team secured 6 wins, drew 6 matches, and suffered 10 defeats. Despite a solid effort, they scored 40 goals but conceded 50, resulting in a goal difference of -10. A fun fact from this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by resilience and moments of unpredictability.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
24
Record
6-6-10
GD
-10
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
9th
Points
24
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
17 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
13 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
AM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P25
- Scoring
- 40
- P46
- Defence
- 50
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P4
- Goal difference
- -10
- P33
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-6-10
Wins
6
27%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-10 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 was a challenging campaign for Cole Albion in Division 8, finishing in 9th place with 24 points. The team secured 6 wins, drew 6 matches, and suffered 10 defeats. Despite a solid effort, they scored 40 goals but conceded 50, resulting in a goal difference of -10. A fun fact from this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by resilience and moments of unpredictability.
This season's journey highlights the unpredictable nature of lower division football, where every match can tell a different story. Cole Albion showed moments of promise but struggled to find consistency across the campaign, ultimately finishing just outside the playoff spots and battling to improve their standing.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 40 goals across the season
- Equal number of wins and draws (6 each)
- Conceded 50 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Finished 9th in Division 8 with 24 points
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
With 6 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses, consistency remains a concern. Improving defensive solidity to reduce goals conceded and converting more scoring opportunities could help climb the table. Addressing these areas might turn close matches into wins and elevate the team's overall performance.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Cole Albion was a season of ups and downs, marked by a balanced but ultimately underwhelming record. The team showed resilience but needs to tighten defenses and capitalize on scoring chances to push higher in the standings. With room for growth, the club can aim for better results in the next campaign by building on their experiences from this season.