Season Review · September 8, 2026
Hodbury Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Hodbury Stanley in Division 8. Finishing in 7th place, the team accumulated 23 points from 6 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses. The season was marked by a goal difference of -14, with 25 goals scored and 39 conceded, reflecting struggles both offensively and defensively. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with ups and downs that tested the resilience of the squad.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
7th
Points
23
Record
6-5-11
GD
-14
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
7th
Points
23
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Michel Lemoine
RCM
9 contributions
Top scorer
Willi Schneider
LF
7 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P46
- Scoring
- 25
- P21
- Defence
- 39
- P63
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P8
- Goal difference
- -14
- P50
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-5-11
Wins
6
27%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-14 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 Hodbury Stanley in Division 8. Finishing in 7th place, the team accumulated 23 points from 6 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses. The season was marked by a goal difference of -14, with 25 goals scored and 39 conceded, reflecting struggles both offensively and defensively. A fun fact about this season is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with ups and downs that tested the resilience of the squad.
Despite the difficulties faced on the pitch, Hodbury Stanley demonstrated perseverance, but ultimately fell short of the top spots in the league standings. The season's narrative was one of learning and growth, even if the results did not always reflect the effort put in.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 25 goals across the season
- Conceded 39 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 5 draws, showing resilience in tight matches
- Finished 7th in Division 8, a mid-table position
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Hodbury Stanley's season was hampered by a high number of losses and a negative goal difference, indicating the need for stronger defensive organization and more clinical finishing in attack. Addressing these areas could help convert more draws into wins and reduce the number of goals conceded.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a difficult journey for Hodbury Stanley, characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results. The team showed resilience in some matches but struggled to sustain momentum throughout the campaign. Strengths included the ability to secure draws and maintain competitiveness at times, but the overall performance highlights significant room for improvement in defense and goal-scoring efficiency. With focused development, the club can aim for a more competitive showing in the next season.