Season Review · September 8, 2026
Osworton Albion: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Osworton Albion's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a tale of resilience and steady competition. Finishing in 5th place with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, the team demonstrated consistent effort across the campaign. The season's fun fact is that it was "A season of football with its own unique story," reflecting the unpredictable and memorable moments that unfolded on the pitch. Despite a modest goal difference of -4, the Albion squad showed determination and competitive spirit throughout the league fixtures.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
34
Record
10-4-8
GD
-4
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
5th
Points
34
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
CF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Seungwoo Jeong
LCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P63
- Scoring
- 29
- P50
- Defence
- 33
- P79
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P67
- Goal difference
- -4
- P63
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
10-4-8
Wins
10
45%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-4 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
Osworton Albion's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a tale of resilience and steady competition. Finishing in 5th place with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, the team demonstrated consistent effort across the campaign. The season's fun fact is that it was "A season of football with its own unique story," reflecting the unpredictable and memorable moments that unfolded on the pitch. Despite a modest goal difference of -4, the Albion squad showed determination and competitive spirit throughout the league fixtures.
While the team scored 29 goals and conceded 33, their performances kept them firmly in the upper half of the table, showcasing a balanced but sometimes tight contest in both attack and defense.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-five league finish in Division 8
- Scored 29 goals across the season
- Conceded only 33 goals, maintaining defensive resilience
- Achieved 4 draws, reflecting competitive matches
- Maintained consistent league position throughout the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Osworton Albion finished with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, accumulating 34 points. The team scored 29 goals but also conceded 33, resulting in a goal difference of -4. To elevate their standing in future seasons, focusing on converting more scoring opportunities and tightening defensive organization could be beneficial.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Osworton Albion's Season 22 was a solid campaign characterized by steady league positioning and competitive spirit. The team demonstrated resilience and consistency, but there remains room for growth in goal scoring and defensive solidity. With targeted improvements, they can aim to climb higher in the division and turn close matches into more decisive victories.