Season Review · September 8, 2026
Boley Athletic: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Boley Athletic in Division 8. Finishing in 10th place out of the league's standings, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With only 5 wins, 4 draws, and 13 losses, their overall points tally of 19 reflected a tough journey on the pitch. Interestingly, this season was a story of its own, with moments of resilience and setbacks shaping the club’s narrative in a competitive division. The team scored 30 goals but conceded 41, resulting in a goal difference of -11, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that impacted their overall performance.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
19
Record
5-4-13
GD
-11
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
19
Win Rate
23%
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
15 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
10 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RCF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P17
- Scoring
- 30
- P38
- Defence
- 41
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P29
- Goal difference
- -11
- P46
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-4-13
Wins
5
23%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-11 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 proved to be a challenging campaign for Boley Athletic in Division 8. Finishing in 10th place out of the league's standings, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With only 5 wins, 4 draws, and 13 losses, their overall points tally of 19 reflected a tough journey on the pitch. Interestingly, this season was a story of its own, with moments of resilience and setbacks shaping the club’s narrative in a competitive division. The team scored 30 goals but conceded 41, resulting in a goal difference of -11, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that impacted their overall performance.
Despite the difficulties, the season offered valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon. The club’s efforts in trying to turn matches around and improve their standing will serve as motivation for the upcoming season. A season of football with its own unique story, Season 22 will be remembered for its ups and downs, and the resilience shown by the squad.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 30 goals across the season
- Conceded 41 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Achieved 4 draws in a tough division
- Gained valuable experience for future campaigns
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Boley Athletic's season was marked by a need for better defensive organization and more consistent results. With only 5 wins and a goal difference of -11, addressing defensive lapses and converting more scoring opportunities could significantly improve future standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough but instructive chapter for Boley Athletic. The team faced adversity in a competitive division, finishing in 10th place with 19 points. Their offensive output of 30 goals was modest, and defensive frailties led to conceding 41 goals. While the season's overall performance was below expectations, the experience gained provides a platform for growth. Improving defensive solidity and striving for more consistent results will be key to climbing the table in the next campaign.