Season Review · September 8, 2026
St Con Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for St Con Stanley in Division 8. Finishing in 9th place out of the league, the team managed only 4 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in the overall goal difference of -23, with the team conceding 41 goals while scoring just 18. A fun fact from this season is that the club’s goal difference of -23 highlights the defensive struggles throughout the season, which significantly impacted their overall standing.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
19
Record
4-7-11
GD
-23
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
9th
Points
19
Win Rate
18%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-5-1-DM
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
CF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
CF
9 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
AM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P29
- Scoring
- 18
- P8
- Defence
- 41
- P63
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P63
- Goal difference
- -23
- P33
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
4-7-11
Wins
4
18%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-23 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 St Con Stanley in Division 8. Finishing in 9th place out of the league, the team managed only 4 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in the overall goal difference of -23, with the team conceding 41 goals while scoring just 18. A fun fact from this season is that the club’s goal difference of -23 highlights the defensive struggles throughout the season, which significantly impacted their overall standing.
Despite the difficulties, the team showed resilience in some matches, earning a fair share of draws. However, the inability to convert these into wins and the defensive frailties ultimately hindered their progress in the league. The season was a tough learning experience, emphasizing the need for defensive solidity and consistency moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Managed to secure 4 wins across the season
- Achieved 7 draws, showing some resilience in tough matches
- Scored 18 goals despite offensive struggles
- Conceded 41 goals, highlighting defensive issues
- Finished 9th in Division 8 with 19 points
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement is clearly the defensive line, which struggled throughout the season, leading to a significant goal difference of -23. Enhancing defensive organization and reducing goals conceded would be vital for climbing the league table. Additionally, converting draws into wins could help increase points tally and improve league position.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult campaign for St Con Stanley, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and limited offensive output. While the team showed some resilience with 7 draws, the overall record of 4 wins and 11 losses underscores the need for strategic improvements, particularly in defense. Strengthening defensive organization and capitalizing on scoring opportunities will be key to better performances in the next season.