Season Review · September 8, 2026
Havend Athletic: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Havend Athletic's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 has been a commendable effort, marked by resilience and steady performance. Finishing in 4th place, the team demonstrated solid competitiveness throughout the campaign. A fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +8 — more goals scored than conceded — which highlights their balanced approach and offensive capability. This season's results reflect a team that managed to find the net regularly while maintaining defensive discipline.
Finished
4th
Points
41
Record
13-2-7
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
4th
Points
41
Win Rate
59%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
RW
13 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
RW
9 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
AM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 41
- P71
- Scoring
- 52
- P71
- Defence
- 44
- P58
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P67
- Goal difference
- +8
- P71
Campaign Record
13-2-7
Wins
13
59%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
7
32%
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
Havend Athletic's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 has been a commendable effort, marked by resilience and steady performance. Finishing in 4th place, the team demonstrated solid competitiveness throughout the campaign. A fun fact from this season is their positive goal difference of +8 — more goals scored than conceded — which highlights their balanced approach and offensive capability. This season's results reflect a team that managed to find the net regularly while maintaining defensive discipline.
Throughout the season, Havend Athletic showcased moments of promise and consistency, earning respect in their division. Their ability to secure 13 wins and only 7 losses indicates a team capable of competing at a high level, and their overall points tally of 41 underscores their strong league presence.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured a top-four league finish, showcasing competitive consistency
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +8, more goals scored than conceded
- Maintained a solid record with 13 wins across the season
- Demonstrated defensive resilience with only 44 goals against
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Havend Athletic performed well overall, there is room to enhance consistency in certain matches to convert more draws into wins and reduce the number of losses. Improving goal-scoring efficiency and tightening defensive lapses could further elevate their league standing in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Havend Athletic's Season 22 was a solid campaign characterized by a positive goal difference and a top-four finish. Their balanced attack and defensive solidity were key strengths, making them a formidable side in Division 8. To push higher in the standings, focusing on consistency and goal conversion will be crucial. Overall, a commendable season that sets a strong foundation for future success.