Season Review · September 8, 2026
Higges Park: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 at Higges Park was a campaign marked by resilience and challenges, ultimately culminating in a mid-table finish. The club secured 5 wins, 5 draws, and faced 12 losses, reflecting a season where consistency was elusive. Interestingly, this season was a "season of football with its own unique story," as the club navigated the ups and downs of the division, striving to find stability and rhythm. Despite the hurdles, the team showed moments of promise, but struggled defensively, conceding 44 goals and ending with a goal difference of -18.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
20
Record
5-5-12
GD
-18
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
11th
Points
20
Win Rate
23%
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
14 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
RW
7 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 20
- P13
- Scoring
- 26
- P21
- Defence
- 44
- P58
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P25
- Goal difference
- -18
- P25
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-5-12
Wins
5
23%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-18 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 at Higges Park was a campaign marked by resilience and challenges, ultimately culminating in a mid-table finish. The club secured 5 wins, 5 draws, and faced 12 losses, reflecting a season where consistency was elusive. Interestingly, this season was a "season of football with its own unique story," as the club navigated the ups and downs of the division, striving to find stability and rhythm. Despite the hurdles, the team showed moments of promise, but struggled defensively, conceding 44 goals and ending with a goal difference of -18.
Higges Park's journey this season underscores the unpredictable nature of football at this level. While the points tally of 20 placed them comfortably away from the relegation zone, they also missed out on climbing higher in the standings. The season was a testament to the unpredictable and often dramatic stories that unfold in Division 8, making it a memorable chapter for the club and its supporters.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Goals scored: 26
- Goals conceded: 44
- Points accumulated: 20
- Balanced number of wins and draws (5 each)
- A season of its own unique story
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Higges Park's season was hampered by a defensive record that saw them concede 44 goals, contributing to a negative goal difference of -18. The team also experienced a relatively high number of losses (12), indicating a need for greater consistency and defensive solidity to climb higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 at Higges Park was a challenging campaign, with the team finishing 11th and earning 20 points. The club demonstrated resilience but struggled defensively and in securing wins. Strengths include the ability to earn draws and maintain competitiveness in parts of the season. However, areas for improvement are clear, particularly in defensive organization and consistency. With targeted adjustments, the club can aim for better results in the next season.