Season Review · September 8, 2026
Nelton United: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Nelton United's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team managed only 3 wins across the season, with a total of 5 draws and a significant 14 losses. Their goal difference of -34 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the year, making it difficult to secure positive results consistently. Despite these setbacks, the club remained committed to the season, learning valuable lessons along the way.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
14
Record
3-5-14
GD
-34
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
12th
Points
14
Win Rate
14%
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
Nilson Pires
LCF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
5 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
LM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 14
- P4
- Scoring
- 17
- P4
- Defence
- 51
- P25
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P4
- Goal difference
- -34
- P4
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-5-14
Wins
3
14%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-34 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
Nelton United's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team managed only 3 wins across the season, with a total of 5 draws and a significant 14 losses. Their goal difference of -34 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the year, making it difficult to secure positive results consistently. Despite these setbacks, the club remained committed to the season, learning valuable lessons along the way.
A fun fact from this season is the goal difference of -34, which underscores the defensive struggles that plagued Nelton United throughout the campaign. This statistic reflects the need for a stronger defensive setup to improve future performances.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Total Goals Scored: 17
- Goals Conceded: 51
- Total Losses: 14
- Total Draws: 5
- Points Accumulated: 14
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Nelton United's season was hampered by defensive vulnerabilities and limited goal-scoring. Addressing these issues through tactical adjustments and squad reinforcement could help turn the tide in future campaigns. Improving defensive organization and increasing goal output are essential steps moving forward.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Nelton United's Season 22 was a tough year, characterized by defensive struggles and a lack of offensive firepower. The team finished 12th in their division with only 3 wins and a significant goal difference of -34. While the season highlighted areas needing improvement, it also provided a foundation to build upon. Focusing on defensive solidity and goal-scoring efficiency will be crucial for a more competitive season ahead.