Season Review · September 8, 2026
Midgewpool: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Midgewpool's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. The team managed to secure only 5 wins, while suffering 13 defeats, which ultimately placed them in 11th position in the league. The season’s fun fact reveals a goal difference of -30, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the team throughout the year. Despite some moments of resilience, the overall performance was below expectations, and the club will be looking to address its defensive frailties moving forward.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
19
Record
5-4-13
GD
-30
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
11th
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
Pedro Chagas
LM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
LM
4 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
LM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P13
- Scoring
- 20
- P13
- Defence
- 50
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P13
- Goal difference
- -30
- P4
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-4-13
Wins
5
23%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-30 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
Midgewpool's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. The team managed to secure only 5 wins, while suffering 13 defeats, which ultimately placed them in 11th position in the league. The season’s fun fact reveals a goal difference of -30, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued the team throughout the year. Despite some moments of resilience, the overall performance was below expectations, and the club will be looking to address its defensive frailties moving forward.
Throughout the season, Midgewpool scored 20 goals but conceded 50, reflecting a significant imbalance between attack and defense. The team’s efforts were hampered by difficulties at the back, which contributed heavily to their poor league standing and points tally of just 19. This campaign serves as a reminder of the importance of defensive organization and consistency in achieving better results.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Total Goals Scored: 20
- Goals Conceded: 50
- Goal Difference: -30
- League Position: 11th in Division 8
- Wins: 5
- Draws: 4
- Losses: 13
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Midgewpool's season was hampered by defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded and the negative goal difference. Improving defensive organization and consistency will be crucial for better results in the next campaign. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output and securing more wins will help climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Midgewpool's Season 22 was a difficult journey, characterized by defensive struggles and a lack of consistency. While the team showed some resilience, the overall performance was below par, reflected in their 11th place finish and poor goal difference. Strengthening defensive solidity and boosting offensive productivity will be key areas to focus on in the upcoming season to turn around their fortunes.