Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hawle Shipple: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Hawle Shipple was a journey filled with ups and downs, ultimately culminating in a mid-table finish. The club secured 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, finishing in 6th place in their division. Despite a balanced number of victories and defeats, the team scored 38 goals but conceded 47, resulting in a goal difference of -9. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, as every match contributed to the narrative of Hawle Shipple’s ongoing development.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
31
Record
9-4-9
GD
-9
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
41%
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
Nilson Pires
CF
15 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
11 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P58
- Scoring
- 38
- P71
- Defence
- 47
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P17
- Goal difference
- -9
- P54
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-4-9
Wins
9
41%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-9 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
Season 22 for Hawle Shipple was a journey filled with ups and downs, ultimately culminating in a mid-table finish. The club secured 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, finishing in 6th place in their division. Despite a balanced number of victories and defeats, the team scored 38 goals but conceded 47, resulting in a goal difference of -9. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, as every match contributed to the narrative of Hawle Shipple’s ongoing development.
Interestingly, no top players' performance totals are available for this season, which makes it challenging to highlight individual contributions. Nonetheless, the team’s collective efforts kept them competitive throughout the campaign, providing a foundation to build upon for the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 38 goals across the season
- Conceded 47 goals, reflecting a challenging defensive record
- Achieved a solid 6th place finish in Division 8
- Maintained a balanced record with equal wins and losses (9 each)
- Secured 4 draws, showcasing resilience in tight matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Hawle Shipple's season was marked by an equal number of wins and losses, indicating room for consistency. Improving defensive solidity to reduce goals conceded and converting more goal-scoring opportunities could elevate their league standing. Focusing on turning draws into wins would also help climb higher in the division.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Hawle Shipple was a balanced campaign with notable efforts across the board. The team demonstrated resilience and competitiveness, finishing comfortably in mid-table. Strengths include their ability to secure points and maintain a stable position, but areas such as defensive stability and goal conversion remain key points for development moving forward. With targeted improvements, the club can aim for a more commanding position in the next season.