Season Review · September 8, 2026
Tortford: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Tortford in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place out of the league, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With only 6 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses, the club faced difficulties in climbing the table. The season's fun fact—"A season of football with its own unique story"—aptly captures the unpredictable and often turbulent journey Tortford experienced on the pitch. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience and determination in their efforts to compete at this level.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
21
Record
6-3-13
GD
-16
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
8th
Points
21
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-5-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
LCF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
9 goals
Top assists
Phillip Lewis
RM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 21
- P38
- Scoring
- 32
- P54
- Defence
- 48
- P25
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P58
- Goal difference
- -16
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-3-13
Wins
6
27%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-16 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 Tortford in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place out of the league, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. With only 6 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses, the club faced difficulties in climbing the table. The season's fun fact—"A season of football with its own unique story"—aptly captures the unpredictable and often turbulent journey Tortford experienced on the pitch. Despite the setbacks, the team showed resilience and determination in their efforts to compete at this level.
Offensively, Tortford scored 32 goals but conceded 48, resulting in a goal difference of -16. These figures highlight the defensive vulnerabilities and offensive struggles that ultimately impacted their overall standing. The season was marked by moments of effort and perseverance, even if the results did not always reflect their ambitions.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 32 goals across the season
- Achieved 3 draws in a tough division
- Managed 6 wins despite challenges
- Faced 13 losses, reflecting the competitive nature of the league
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Tortford's season was marred by a high number of losses and a negative goal difference, indicating defensive frailties and offensive inconsistency. Addressing these issues could help improve results in future campaigns, especially in tightening defensive organization and boosting goal-scoring efficiency.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult chapter for Tortford, marked by a lack of consistency and defensive vulnerabilities. While the team managed to secure some wins and maintain a fighting spirit, the overall performance fell short of expectations. Strengths include resilience and effort, but areas such as defensive solidity and goal-scoring need significant improvement to climb higher in the division. With focused development, Tortford can aim for better results in the seasons ahead.