Season Review · September 8, 2026
Runceston Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Runceston Stanley's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team managed only 5 wins and 2 draws from 22 matches, finishing in 10th place out of the division's teams. Their goal difference of -42 underscores the defensive issues faced throughout the season, with only 16 goals scored against 58 conceded. This season's performance highlights the need for a strategic overhaul to improve stability at the back and boost goal-scoring capabilities.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
17
Record
5-2-15
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
10th
Points
17
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-H
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
RW
6 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
CF
4 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 17
- P29
- Scoring
- 16
- P4
- Defence
- 58
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P33
- Goal difference
- -42
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-2-15
Wins
5
23%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
15
68%
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
Runceston Stanley's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team managed only 5 wins and 2 draws from 22 matches, finishing in 10th place out of the division's teams. Their goal difference of -42 underscores the defensive issues faced throughout the season, with only 16 goals scored against 58 conceded. This season's performance highlights the need for a strategic overhaul to improve stability at the back and boost goal-scoring capabilities.
A fun fact from the season is the significant goal difference of -42, reflecting the defensive struggles that plagued the team throughout the campaign. Despite the difficulties, the team showed resilience in some matches, but overall, consistency was elusive.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Managed to secure 5 wins across the season
- Achieved 2 draws, showing moments of resilience
- Conceded 58 goals, indicating defensive vulnerabilities
- Scored only 16 goals, highlighting offensive struggles
- Finished 10th in Division 8, a mid-to-lower table position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Runceston Stanley needs to address their defensive frailties, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded and the poor goal difference. Improving defensive organization and resilience will be crucial. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output will help turn more matches into wins and elevate their league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Runceston Stanley's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive success, culminating in a 10th place finish with only 17 points. The team’s main strengths lie in their resilience in some matches, but significant improvements are needed in defense and attack to climb higher in the division. Addressing these issues will be vital for a more competitive campaign next season.