Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hareham: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Hareham in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place, the team accumulated 25 points from 6 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses. The season was marked by a defensive struggle, as Hareham scored 21 goals but conceded 31, resulting in a goal difference of -10. Despite the hurdles, this season was a story of resilience and perseverance, with its own unique narrative that fans will remember. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly "A season of football with its own unique story," highlighting the unpredictable and memorable moments that unfolded throughout.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
25
Record
6-7-9
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
8th
Points
25
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
11 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
- 25
- P33
- Scoring
- 21
- P25
- Defence
- 31
- P63
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P25
- Goal difference
- -10
- P46
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-7-9
Wins
6
27%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
9
41%
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 proved to be a challenging campaign for Hareham in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place, the team accumulated 25 points from 6 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses. The season was marked by a defensive struggle, as Hareham scored 21 goals but conceded 31, resulting in a goal difference of -10. Despite the hurdles, this season was a story of resilience and perseverance, with its own unique narrative that fans will remember. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly "A season of football with its own unique story," highlighting the unpredictable and memorable moments that unfolded throughout.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Finished 8th in Division 8
- Scored 21 goals across the season
- Conceded 31 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Achieved 7 draws, showcasing competitive spirit
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Hareham's season was hampered by a mix of offensive and defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference and points tally. To improve, the team could focus on increasing goal-scoring efficiency and tightening defensive organization to convert more draws into wins and reduce losses.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Hareham was a tough but instructive journey. The team showed resilience despite finishing mid-table in Division 8, with notable challenges in goal scoring and defense. Strengths include their competitive spirit and ability to secure draws, but areas for improvement lie in offensive output and defensive solidity to climb higher in the standings. With targeted adjustments, Hareham can aim for a more successful campaign next season.