Season Review · September 8, 2026
Bantwoorm: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Bantwoorm was a journey marked by resilience and the pursuit of progress. Finishing in 5th place in Division 8, the club managed to secure 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses. The season was characterized by a challenging goal difference of -15, with 26 goals scored and 41 conceded. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, reflecting the unpredictable nature of the division and the club’s ongoing development.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
30
Record
9-3-10
GD
-15
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
5th
Points
30
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
7 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 30
- P63
- Scoring
- 26
- P46
- Defence
- 41
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P63
- Goal difference
- -15
- P46
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-3-10
Wins
9
41%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-15 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
Season 22 for Bantwoorm was a journey marked by resilience and the pursuit of progress. Finishing in 5th place in Division 8, the club managed to secure 9 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses. The season was characterized by a challenging goal difference of -15, with 26 goals scored and 41 conceded. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, reflecting the unpredictable nature of the division and the club’s ongoing development.
Despite the ups and downs, Bantwoorm demonstrated competitive spirit and determination throughout the campaign. The season's narrative was shaped by moments of effort and learning, setting the stage for future growth and improvement.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-half finish in Division 8
- Scored 26 goals across the season
- Conceded 41 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 3 draws, showcasing resilience in tight matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Bantwoorm's season was marked by a need to tighten defensive organization and convert more scoring opportunities into goals. With 10 losses and a goal difference of -15, focusing on defensive solidity and attacking efficiency could help climb higher in the division standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Bantwoorm was a testament to perseverance amid a competitive division. The club showed resilience and managed to finish comfortably in the top half, despite facing defensive and offensive challenges. Moving forward, strengthening defensive stability and goal-scoring consistency will be key to pushing for higher positions and more successful campaigns. The season's story is one of steady progress, with room for growth in all areas.