Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ilksbort Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Ilksbort Stanley's Season 22 was a journey filled with its own unique story, reflecting a campaign of ups and downs in the eighth division. The team finished in 9th place, narrowly avoiding the lower reaches of the table, but the season was marked by a mixture of competitive spirit and defensive struggles. Throughout the season, Ilksbort Stanley managed to secure 7 wins and 4 draws, yet faced 11 defeats, highlighting some challenges in consistency. The fun fact? This season was truly a football story of its own, with moments that kept fans engaged and eager for future improvements.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
25
Record
7-4-11
GD
-13
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
9th
Points
25
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-F9
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Eric Moreau
AM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Eric Moreau
AM
9 goals
Top assists
Marcel Durand
LCM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 25
- P33
- Scoring
- 24
- P4
- Defence
- 37
- P42
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P71
- Goal difference
- -13
- P25
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
7-4-11
Wins
7
32%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-13 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview:
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Gary Nano
Ilksbort Stanley's Season 22 was a journey filled with its own unique story, reflecting a campaign of ups and downs in the eighth division. The team finished in 9th place, narrowly avoiding the lower reaches of the table, but the season was marked by a mixture of competitive spirit and defensive struggles. Throughout the season, Ilksbort Stanley managed to secure 7 wins and 4 draws, yet faced 11 defeats, highlighting some challenges in consistency. The fun fact? This season was truly a football story of its own, with moments that kept fans engaged and eager for future improvements.
Offensively, the team scored 24 goals, while conceding 37, resulting in a goal difference of -13. This indicates room for growth in both attack and defense, as they battled to find the right balance. Despite the setbacks, the club accumulated 25 points, showcasing resilience and determination in a competitive division.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 24 goals across the season
- Conceded 37 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Achieved 4 draws, demonstrating competitive spirit
- Maintained a mid-table position in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Ilksbort Stanley's season was marred by a higher number of losses than wins, with 11 defeats impacting their overall standing. Improving defensive organization to reduce goals against and boosting goal-scoring efficiency could help climb the table in future campaigns.
Season Rating:(Below Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ilksbort Stanley's Season 22 was a chapter of perseverance amid challenges, finishing 9th with 7 wins and 4 draws. The team showed resilience but needs to address defensive vulnerabilities and offensive consistency to push higher in the division. With targeted improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive and balanced season ahead.