Season Review · September 8, 2026
Farleston: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Farleston's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team finished in 10th place, with only 5 wins, 1 draw, and 16 losses. Their goal difference of -33 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the season, as they conceded 56 goals while managing just 23 goals for. Despite these difficulties, the club's perseverance in a tough division provides a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
16
Record
5-1-16
GD
-33
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
16
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-4-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Michel Lemoine
RCM
8 contributions
Top scorer
Michel Lemoine
RCM
8 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
LM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 16
- P21
- Scoring
- 23
- P21
- Defence
- 56
- P25
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P8
- Goal difference
- -33
- P21
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-1-16
Wins
5
23%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-33 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
Farleston's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and limited offensive output. The team finished in 10th place, with only 5 wins, 1 draw, and 16 losses. Their goal difference of -33 highlights the defensive issues faced throughout the season, as they conceded 56 goals while managing just 23 goals for. Despite these difficulties, the club's perseverance in a tough division provides a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
A fun fact about this season is the goal difference of -33, which underscores the defensive struggles throughout the season. This statistic reflects the team's need to tighten up at the back and improve overall consistency to climb higher in the standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 23 goals across the season
- Conceded 56 goals, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities
- Finished 10th in Division 8
- Achieved 5 wins despite a tough campaign
- Secured 1 draw in a challenging season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Farleston's season was hampered by defensive issues, as evidenced by the goal difference of -33 and the high number of goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and resilience will be crucial in turning around future results. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring consistency will help the team climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Farleston's Season 22 was a difficult campaign characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and limited offensive success. The team finished 10th with only 5 wins and a significant goal difference deficit. Strengthening the defense and boosting goal-scoring efforts are essential steps moving forward. While the season was challenging, it provides a clear focus for improvement in the next campaign.