Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hest Bend: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Hest Bend's Season 22 in Division 8 was a solid campaign marked by consistent performances and a positive goal difference. Finishing in 4th place, the team demonstrated resilience and attacking prowess, scoring 53 goals while conceding only 39. A fun fact from this season is that Hest Bend boasted a positive goal difference of +14 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive efficiency and defensive organization. This season showcased the club's ability to compete at a high level within their division, setting a strong foundation for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
4/5
Season Review
Finished
4th
Points
40
Record
12-4-6
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
4th
Points
40
Win Rate
55%
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
17 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
RW
11 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 40
- P75
- Scoring
- 53
- P79
- Defence
- 39
- P71
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P63
- Goal difference
- +14
- P71
4/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
12-4-6
Wins
12
55%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
6
27%
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:
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Gary Nano
Hest Bend's Season 22 in Division 8 was a solid campaign marked by consistent performances and a positive goal difference. Finishing in 4th place, the team demonstrated resilience and attacking prowess, scoring 53 goals while conceding only 39. A fun fact from this season is that Hest Bend boasted a positive goal difference of +14 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their offensive efficiency and defensive organization. This season showcased the club's ability to compete at a high level within their division, setting a strong foundation for future campaigns.
Throughout the season, Hest Bend displayed a balanced approach, earning 12 wins, 4 draws, and suffering 6 losses. Their performances kept them in the upper echelons of the table, and their goal difference underscores their overall effectiveness on the pitch.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Secured a top-four finish in Division 8
- Scored 53 goals across the season
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +14
- Achieved 4 draws, showcasing resilience in tight matches
- Consistent performance with 12 wins
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Hest Bend had a commendable season, there is room to push for even better results. Reducing the number of losses and converting more draws into wins could elevate their league standing further. Focusing on defensive solidity to minimize goals conceded might also help in closing the gap to the top teams.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hest Bend's Season 22 was a successful campaign characterized by a positive goal difference and a strong league position. The team demonstrated offensive strength and resilience, finishing just outside the top spots. To move higher next season, addressing areas such as defensive consistency and match-winning capabilities in tight situations will be key. Overall, a solid foundation has been laid for continued progress in Division 8.