Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hayeste Park: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Hayeste Park's Season 22 in Division 8 was a balanced campaign marked by steady performances and a positive goal difference. Finishing in 5th place with 31 points, the team demonstrated resilience and competitiveness throughout the season. A fun fact from this campaign is that Hayeste Park achieved a positive goal difference of +6, meaning they scored more goals than they conceded, which is often a sign of a well-organized team capable of both attacking and defensive stability.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
31
Record
9-4-9
GD
+6
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
5th
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
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
20 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
17 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P63
- Scoring
- 46
- P71
- Defence
- 40
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P42
- Goal difference
- +6
- P79
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-4-9
Wins
9
41%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
+6 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
Hayeste Park's Season 22 in Division 8 was a balanced campaign marked by steady performances and a positive goal difference. Finishing in 5th place with 31 points, the team demonstrated resilience and competitiveness throughout the season. A fun fact from this campaign is that Hayeste Park achieved a positive goal difference of +6, meaning they scored more goals than they conceded, which is often a sign of a well-organized team capable of both attacking and defensive stability.
This season's results reflect a team that was capable of competing at a consistent level, with a total of 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses. While not pushing for promotion, the club maintained a respectable position in the league, showing potential for growth and improvement in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +6
- Scored 46 goals across the season
- Conceded only 40 goals, showcasing defensive solidity
- Finished 5th in Division 8, a strong mid-table position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team maintained a solid balance, the equal number of wins and losses suggests room for consistency. Increasing the number of wins and reducing defeats could elevate the team’s league standing and push for higher ambitions.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hayeste Park's Season 22 was a commendable effort, marked by a positive goal difference and a respectable league position. The team demonstrated defensive resilience and attacking intent, but further consistency and a push for more wins could help climb higher in the division. With some strategic improvements, the club has the potential to challenge for higher league positions in the seasons to come.