Season Review · September 8, 2026
Woling Rangers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Woling Rangers' Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for points. The team finished in 10th place, accumulating only 17 points from 4 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses. Their goal tally of 24, contrasted with 53 goals conceded, resulted in a goal difference of -29—a clear indicator of defensive vulnerabilities that plagued their season. Despite the difficulties, the team showed resilience, but ultimately, the season was a tough learning experience.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
17
Record
4-5-13
GD
-29
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
18%
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
7 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
6 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 17
- P21
- Scoring
- 24
- P4
- Defence
- 53
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P33
- Goal difference
- -29
- P25
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-5-13
Wins
4
18%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-29 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
Woling Rangers' Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for points. The team finished in 10th place, accumulating only 17 points from 4 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses. Their goal tally of 24, contrasted with 53 goals conceded, resulted in a goal difference of -29—a clear indicator of defensive vulnerabilities that plagued their season. Despite the difficulties, the team showed resilience, but ultimately, the season was a tough learning experience.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -29, highlighting the defensive struggles throughout the campaign. This statistic underscores the need for defensive solidity to improve future performances and climb higher in the standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 24 goals across the season
- Secured 4 wins despite tough competition
- Achieved 5 draws, showing some resilience in tight matches
- Finished 10th in Division 8, a mid-table position with room for growth
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement is clearly defensive organization, as evidenced by the substantial goals conceded and the negative goal difference. Increasing defensive solidity and reducing goals against could significantly alter the team’s fortunes in future seasons.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Woling Rangers' Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a challenging league position. The team showed some resilience with a handful of wins and draws but needs to focus on defensive stability and consistency to improve their league standing. Strengths include their ability to score goals and secure points in tight matches, but addressing defensive issues remains crucial for future success.