Season Review · September 8, 2026
Haton Park: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Haton Park's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a tale of resilience and learning. Finishing in 6th place out of the division's teams, the club managed to secure 10 wins, 1 draw, and 11 losses. The season's fun fact? It was a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of challenge and growth on the pitch. The team scored 32 goals but conceded 40, resulting in a goal difference of -8, and accumulated 31 points throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
31
Record
10-1-11
GD
-8
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
6th
Points
31
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-2-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
LCF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
LCF
9 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
LAM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P54
- Scoring
- 32
- P46
- Defence
- 40
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P29
- Goal difference
- -8
- P54
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
10-1-11
Wins
10
45%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-8 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
Haton Park's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was a tale of resilience and learning. Finishing in 6th place out of the division's teams, the club managed to secure 10 wins, 1 draw, and 11 losses. The season's fun fact? It was a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of challenge and growth on the pitch. The team scored 32 goals but conceded 40, resulting in a goal difference of -8, and accumulated 31 points throughout the campaign.
Despite not finishing at the top of the table, Haton Park demonstrated competitive spirit and consistency, navigating the ups and downs of a demanding division. This season offered valuable experience and a foundation to build upon for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 32 goals across the season
- Conceded 40 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Secured 10 wins, showcasing competitive performance
- Achieved 1 draw, indicating moments of resilience
- Ended the season in 6th position, a solid mid-table finish
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Haton Park's season reflected some defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the goals conceded and the negative goal difference. Increasing goal-scoring efficiency and tightening defensive organization could help improve results in future campaigns. Additionally, aiming for more consistent performances to convert close matches into wins would be beneficial.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Haton Park's Season 22 was a journey of steady competition and valuable experience. The team showed resilience with 10 wins and a commendable mid-table finish, but defensive lapses and goal-scoring consistency remain areas to address. With focused improvements, the club can aim higher in the next season and turn potential into tangible success.