Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hedge Wanderers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Hedge Wanderers in Division 8. Finishing in 12th place, the club struggled to find consistency on the pitch, managing only 1 win amidst 3 draws and a daunting 18 losses. The team scored a total of 17 goals but conceded a staggering 65, resulting in a goal difference of -48 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is that the Wanderers' goal difference of -48 highlights the defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance.
Finished
12th
Points
6
Record
1-3-18
GD
-48
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
12th
Points
6
Win Rate
5%
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
Michel Lemoine
RCM
7 contributions
Top scorer
Michel Lemoine
RCM
4 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 6
- P4
- Scoring
- 17
- P4
- Defence
- 65
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P8
- Goal difference
- -48
- P13
Campaign Record
1-3-18
Wins
1
5%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
18
82%
Attack · Defence
-48 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 proved to be a challenging campaign for Hedge Wanderers in Division 8. Finishing in 12th place, the club struggled to find consistency on the pitch, managing only 1 win amidst 3 draws and a daunting 18 losses. The team scored a total of 17 goals but conceded a staggering 65, resulting in a goal difference of -48 — a clear indicator of defensive struggles throughout the season. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is that the Wanderers' goal difference of -48 highlights the defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance.
Despite the tough season, the club's perseverance remains a testament to their ongoing efforts. With only 6 points accumulated, the season was marked by numerous setbacks, but also opportunities for reflection and growth moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- None to report due to the overall poor performance this season.
- The team showed resilience in a difficult division, despite the results.
- The season's highlight was their single victory, a rare bright spot in an otherwise tough campaign.
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The team’s primary challenge this season was their defensive fragility, as evidenced by the goals conceded tally. Improving defensive organization and resilience will be crucial in future campaigns. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring output and securing more wins should be priorities to climb the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Hedge Wanderers' Season 22 was marked by significant struggles, particularly defensively, as reflected in their goal difference of -48 and only 1 win. While the team showed determination, there is a clear need for strategic improvements to turn performances around. Strengths are hard to pinpoint given the results, but with focus on defensive solidity and offensive efficiency, future seasons could see better outcomes.