Season Review · September 8, 2026
Maltwolsh: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Maltwolsh in Division 8, finishing in 10th place. The team managed to secure 6 wins and 2 draws but struggled with consistency, resulting in 14 losses. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—marked by moments of resilience amid adversity. Despite the hurdles, Maltwolsh showed flashes of potential, but overall, it was a campaign that highlighted the need for growth and adaptation.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
20
Record
6-2-14
GD
-14
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
10th
Points
20
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P21
- Scoring
- 34
- P50
- Defence
- 48
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P54
- Goal difference
- -14
- P50
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-2-14
Wins
6
27%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-14 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 proved to be a challenging chapter for Maltwolsh in Division 8, finishing in 10th place. The team managed to secure 6 wins and 2 draws but struggled with consistency, resulting in 14 losses. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story—marked by moments of resilience amid adversity. Despite the hurdles, Maltwolsh showed flashes of potential, but overall, it was a campaign that highlighted the need for growth and adaptation.
With a total of 34 goals scored and 48 conceded, the team finished with a goal difference of -14, reflecting defensive vulnerabilities and offensive struggles. The points tally of 20 underscores the difficulties faced throughout the season, yet it also offers a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 34 goals across the season
- Conceded 48 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Secured 6 wins despite tough competition
- Achieved 2 draws, showing resilience in some matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Maltwolsh's season was marked by a high number of losses and a negative goal difference, indicating a need to strengthen both defensive organization and offensive efficiency. Improving consistency in matches and reducing goals conceded will be crucial for climbing the league table in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough journey for Maltwolsh, with a final position of 10th and a points total that reflects ongoing challenges. The team demonstrated resilience but must focus on defensive solidity and goal-scoring to turn performances around. Strengths include the ability to secure wins and some resilience in draws, but the overall record suggests significant room for improvement in all areas.