Season Review · September 8, 2026
Soun Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Soun Stanley's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. The team finished in 10th place, accumulating just 20 points from 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses. Despite their efforts, the season was characterized by a goal difference of -21, highlighting difficulties in both attack and defense. The fun fact for this season is that the team’s goal difference of -21 underscores their defensive struggles throughout the season, which ultimately impacted their overall standing.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
20
Record
5-5-12
GD
-21
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
10th
Points
20
Win Rate
23%
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
Pedro Chagas
RF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
RF
6 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
LF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P21
- Scoring
- 23
- P21
- Defence
- 44
- P42
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P42
- Goal difference
- -21
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-5-12
Wins
5
23%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-21 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Soun Stanley's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by defensive struggles and a tough fight for consistency. The team finished in 10th place, accumulating just 20 points from 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses. Despite their efforts, the season was characterized by a goal difference of -21, highlighting difficulties in both attack and defense. The fun fact for this season is that the team’s goal difference of -21 underscores their defensive struggles throughout the season, which ultimately impacted their overall standing.
While the team managed to secure a handful of victories and draws, they faced significant hurdles in maintaining defensive solidity, leading to a higher number of goals conceded than scored. The season was a test of resilience, with the squad striving to find consistency amidst the challenges faced on the pitch.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 23 goals across the season
- Conceded 44 goals, reflecting defensive vulnerabilities
- Achieved 5 wins and 5 draws in league play
- Finished 10th in Division 8, with a total of 20 points
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement is the team’s defensive resilience, as evidenced by the -21 goal difference. Addressing defensive organization and conceding fewer goals could significantly enhance future performances. Improving consistency in results and reducing the number of losses would also help climb the league table.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Soun Stanley's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a challenging league position. The team showed resilience in some matches but lacked the defensive stability needed to climb higher in the standings. Strengths include their ability to score goals and secure draws, but to progress, a focus on defensive organization and consistency is essential. With targeted improvements, the club can aim for better results in the upcoming season.