Season Review · September 8, 2026
Exmough Argyle: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Exmough Argyle's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by a mixture of hard-fought battles and defensive struggles. The team finished in 7th place, accumulating 26 points from 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -24, highlighting ongoing defensive issues that impacted their overall performance. Despite some bright moments, the team found it difficult to maintain consistency at the back, which ultimately influenced their league standing.
Finished
7th
Points
26
Record
7-5-10
GD
-24
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
7th
Points
26
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-1-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Eric Moreau
RCF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Eric Moreau
RCF
11 goals
Top assists
Marcel Durand
RM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P50
- Scoring
- 33
- P63
- Defence
- 57
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P29
- Goal difference
- -24
- P29
Campaign Record
7-5-10
Wins
7
32%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-24 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
Exmough Argyle's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by a mixture of hard-fought battles and defensive struggles. The team finished in 7th place, accumulating 26 points from 7 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -24, highlighting ongoing defensive issues that impacted their overall performance. Despite some bright moments, the team found it difficult to maintain consistency at the back, which ultimately influenced their league standing.
Throughout the season, Exmough Argyle scored 33 goals but conceded 57, reflecting a need for defensive solidity and better goal prevention. The season was characterized by resilience and determination, but the defensive lapses proved costly in many matches. The club will look to address these issues in the upcoming season to improve their league position and overall competitiveness.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 33 goals across the season
- Secured 7 wins and 5 draws
- Conceded 57 goals, indicating defensive struggles
- Maintained a mid-table position in 7th place
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Exmough Argyle's season was hampered by defensive issues, as evidenced by their goal difference of -24 and 57 goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals against will be crucial for climbing higher in the standings. 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
Exmough Argyle's Season 22 was a season of learning and resilience. The team demonstrated offensive potential with 33 goals but struggled defensively, as reflected in their goal difference and goals conceded. Strengthening defensive discipline and consistency will be key to improving their league position. While the season was below expectations, it provides a foundation to build upon for a more competitive campaign ahead.