Season Review · September 8, 2026
Harleigh: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Harleigh's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 has been a commendable display of consistency and resilience. Finishing in 4th place with 10 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, the team demonstrated solid performance across the board. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +15 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced approach and defensive solidity. This season marked a steady progression, with Harleigh establishing themselves as a competitive side in their division.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
4th
Points
37
Record
10-7-5
GD
+15
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
4th
Points
37
Win Rate
45%
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
19 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
RF
14 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 37
- P71
- Scoring
- 47
- P63
- Defence
- 32
- P79
- Clean sheets
- 10
- P79
- Goal difference
- +15
- P71
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
10-7-5
Wins
10
45%
Draws
7
32%
Losses
5
23%
Attack · Defence
+15 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
Harleigh's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 has been a commendable display of consistency and resilience. Finishing in 4th place with 10 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, the team demonstrated solid performance across the board. A notable fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +15 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced approach and defensive solidity. This season marked a steady progression, with Harleigh establishing themselves as a competitive side in their division.
While they didn't clinch promotion, the team’s ability to maintain a strong goal difference and secure a respectable league position reflects a promising foundation for future campaigns. The season was characterized by competitive spirit and a focus on goal-scoring efficiency, setting the stage for further growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Maintained a positive goal difference of +15
- Scored 47 goals across the season
- Conceded only 32 goals, showcasing defensive strength
- Secured a top-four finish in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Harleigh’s season, while solid, leaves room for growth in converting draws into wins and tightening defensive lapses to reduce goals conceded. Increasing goal-scoring consistency and capitalizing on scoring opportunities could elevate their league standing further.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Harleigh's Season 22 was a steady and respectable campaign, marked by a positive goal difference and a top-four finish. Their strengths lay in goal-scoring and defensive stability, but further improvements in match-winning consistency could propel them higher in the standings. With continued development, Harleigh has the potential to challenge for even greater success in the next season.