Season Review · September 8, 2026
Holybridd: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Holybridd's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 12th place. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 3 wins, 3 draws, and suffering 16 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -38, indicating defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite some offensive efforts, the team was often unable to contain opponents, leading to a difficult league campaign. This season serves as a reminder of the importance of defensive solidity and resilience at this level of competition.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
12
Record
3-3-16
GD
-38
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
12
Win Rate
14%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Willi Schneider
LF
6 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
CF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 12
- P4
- Scoring
- 23
- P4
- Defence
- 61
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P25
- Goal difference
- -38
- P4
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
3-3-16
Wins
3
14%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-38 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
Holybridd's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 12th place. The team struggled to find consistency, managing only 3 wins, 3 draws, and suffering 16 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -38, indicating defensive struggles throughout the season. Despite some offensive efforts, the team was often unable to contain opponents, leading to a difficult league campaign. This season serves as a reminder of the importance of defensive solidity and resilience at this level of competition.
While the team faced tough times, the season provided valuable lessons and opportunities for growth. The lack of top-performing players in terms of goals, assists, or appearances suggests that the squad lacked standout individual contributions, which could be an area to focus on in future seasons.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Total Goals Scored: 23
- Goals Conceded: 61
- Goal Difference: -38
- League Position: 12th in Division 8
- Number of Wins: 3
- Number of Draws: 3
- Number of Losses: 16
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Holybridd needs to address its defensive frailties, as evidenced by the -38 goal difference. Improving defensive organization and resilience could help reduce the number of goals conceded and turn more draws or losses into wins. Additionally, boosting offensive output and encouraging goal-scoring contributions from key players could help improve overall results.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Holybridd's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a tough league position. The team showed resilience but lacked consistency and defensive solidity, leading to a poor overall record. Focusing on defensive improvements and fostering goal-scoring opportunities will be crucial for a more competitive campaign next season. The club has room to grow and develop, aiming for better results in the future.