Season Review · September 8, 2026
Santon Park: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Santon Park's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 12th place. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 4 wins, 4 draws, and suffering 14 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -32, reflecting the team's difficulties at the back throughout the year. Despite some moments of resilience, the overall performance fell short of expectations, leaving fans hoping for improvements in the next campaign.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
16
Record
4-4-14
GD
-32
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
16
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
8 goals
Top assists
Michael Brown
RB
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 16
- P4
- Scoring
- 14
- P13
- Defence
- 46
- P25
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P8
- Goal difference
- -32
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-4-14
Wins
4
18%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-32 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
Santon Park's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 12th place. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 4 wins, 4 draws, and suffering 14 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -32, reflecting the team's difficulties at the back throughout the year. Despite some moments of resilience, the overall performance fell short of expectations, leaving fans hoping for improvements in the next campaign.
The season was marked by a lack of offensive firepower, scoring just 14 goals across all competitions. This offensive struggle, combined with defensive lapses, culminated in a tough league standing and a need for strategic adjustments moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 14 goals in total
- Conceded 46 goals, highlighting defensive struggles
- Finished 12th in Division 8
- Achieved 4 draws despite a tough season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Santon Park's season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of offensive potency. The team conceded 46 goals and scored only 14, resulting in a goal difference of -32. Addressing defensive organization and boosting goal-scoring capabilities should be priorities in the upcoming season to climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Santon Park's Season 22 was a difficult campaign characterized by defensive struggles and limited goal-scoring. While the team showed resilience in some matches, the overall record reflects significant room for improvement. Strengths are hard to pinpoint given the record, but addressing defensive frailties and enhancing attacking options are essential steps for future success. The club will need to focus on strategic development to turn around their fortunes in Division 8.