Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bellinston: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Bellinston's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 12th place. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 3 wins, 3 draws, and suffering 16 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -39, reflecting ongoing struggles at the back. Despite some effort in attack, netting 17 goals, the team conceded far too many, which ultimately hampered their chances of climbing higher in the table.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
12
Record
3-3-16
GD
-39
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
12
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
Philippe Robert
AM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
AM
9 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
- 12
- P4
- Scoring
- 17
- P4
- Defence
- 56
- P42
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P46
- Goal difference
- -39
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-3-16
Wins
3
14%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-39 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
Bellinston's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 12th place. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 3 wins, 3 draws, and suffering 16 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -39, reflecting ongoing struggles at the back. Despite some effort in attack, netting 17 goals, the team conceded far too many, which ultimately hampered their chances of climbing higher in the table.
This season proved to be a tough test for Bellinston, with limited success on the pitch. The lack of top performers and defensive frailty meant the team was often on the back foot, and results reflected that reality. Fans will be hoping for improvements in the upcoming season to turn around their fortunes.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 17 goals across the season
- Conceded 56 goals, highlighting defensive struggles
- Achieved 3 wins and 3 draws despite tough competition
- Finished 12th in Division 8, facing a difficult campaign
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Bellinston's season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by their -39 goal difference. Improving defensive organization and consistency will be crucial in future campaigns. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output and securing more wins will be essential for climbing the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Bellinston's Season 22 was a difficult journey marked by defensive vulnerabilities and limited success. While the team showed resilience in some matches, the overall record reflects significant room for improvement. Strengths include a modest goal tally and some competitive spirit, but the key areas to address are defensive solidity and goal-scoring consistency to achieve better results next season.