Season Review · September 8, 2026
East Bouth: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
In Season 22, East Bouth competed in Division 8, finishing in 9th place with a total of 20 points. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -21, highlighting challenges at the back. Despite some offensive efforts, the team managed only 35 goals across the campaign, which was not enough to secure more positive results. Interestingly, the team drew an equal number of matches as they won, indicating some resilience but also inconsistency in securing victories.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
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
9th
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
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
16 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
13 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P29
- Scoring
- 35
- P46
- Defence
- 56
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P21
- Goal difference
- -21
- P29
1/5
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:
Filed by
Gary Nano
In Season 22, East Bouth competed in Division 8, finishing in 9th place with a total of 20 points. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -21, highlighting challenges at the back. Despite some offensive efforts, the team managed only 35 goals across the campaign, which was not enough to secure more positive results. Interestingly, the team drew an equal number of matches as they won, indicating some resilience but also inconsistency in securing victories.
This season's performance underscores the difficulties faced by East Bouth, with a record that included 5 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses. The overall results suggest a team that fought hard but struggled to find stability and consistency throughout the season.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goals scored: 35
- Defensive record: 56 goals conceded
- Equal number of wins and draws (5 each)
- Finished 9th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
East Bouth's season was hampered by defensive issues, as evidenced by the -21 goal difference. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded could significantly enhance their competitiveness. Additionally, converting more scoring opportunities could help turn draws into wins and bolster their points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
East Bouth's Season 22 was a challenging campaign characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results. While the team showed resilience in some matches, the overall record highlights the need for defensive solidity and offensive efficiency. Strengthening these areas could pave the way for better performances in the next season.