Season Review · September 8, 2026
Dorperleste: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season Overview:
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
8th
Points
23
Record
7-2-13
GD
-18
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
23
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-F9
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RF
9 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
LCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P38
- Scoring
- 27
- P38
- Defence
- 45
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P50
- Goal difference
- -18
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
7-2-13
Wins
7
32%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-18 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 Overview: Dorperleste's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 8th place with a total of 23 points. The team secured 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses, reflecting a season of ups and downs. Despite a tough run, the club managed to score 27 goals, showcasing some attacking intent, but struggled defensively, conceding 45 goals and ending with a goal difference of -18. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by resilience and perseverance amid adversity.
While the team faced difficulties on the pitch, the season provided valuable lessons and a foundation to build upon for the future. The lack of verified top player performance totals suggests that individual standout contributions were not prominently documented, emphasizing a collective effort or perhaps a need for more standout performances.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 27 goals across the season
- Secured 7 wins despite tough competition
- Achieved 2 draws, showing resilience in tight matches
- Conceded 45 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Dorperleste's season was marred by defensive struggles, as evidenced by the high goals against tally and negative goal difference. Improving defensive organization and consistency could help turn more matches into wins. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities and reducing losses would be crucial steps forward.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Dorperleste was a season of resilience amid adversity, finishing 8th with 23 points. The team demonstrated fighting spirit but faced significant challenges defensively and in securing consistent results. Strengths include their ability to score goals and secure wins, but areas such as defensive solidity and overall consistency need attention to elevate future performances.