Season Review · September 8, 2026
Holsover Park: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Holsover Park's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 12th place. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 3 wins across the season. Their defensive frailties were evident, as they conceded 67 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -42—the fun fact that highlights their defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite some efforts to improve, the team found it difficult to turn performances into positive results, leaving them towards the lower end of the table.
Finished
12th
Points
11
Record
3-2-17
GD
-42
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
12th
Points
11
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
RW
13 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
RW
6 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 11
- P4
- Scoring
- 25
- P25
- Defence
- 67
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P50
- Goal difference
- -42
- P13
Campaign Record
3-2-17
Wins
3
14%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
17
77%
Attack · Defence
-42 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
Holsover Park's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 12th place. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 3 wins across the season. Their defensive frailties were evident, as they conceded 67 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -42—the fun fact that highlights their defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite some efforts to improve, the team found it difficult to turn performances into positive results, leaving them towards the lower end of the table.
This season's performance underscores the need for a strategic overhaul, particularly in defensive organization, to climb the standings in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 25 goals over the season
- Secured 3 wins despite tough competition
- Achieved 2 draws in a difficult league campaign
- Conceded 67 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Holsover Park needs to address its defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the high goals conceded and the significant negative goal difference. Improving defensive organization and resilience will be crucial for better results in the next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Holsover Park's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and limited success on the pitch. The team’s low points tally and position reflect the difficulties faced throughout the campaign. Strengths are hard to pinpoint given the overall poor performance, but the club must focus on defensive solidity and consistency to improve in future seasons. The season serves as a clear call for strategic changes to turn around fortunes in Division 8.