Season Review · September 8, 2026
Ilme Albion: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Ilme Albion's Season 22 in Division 8 proved to be a challenging campaign, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and limited offensive output. The club finished in 12th place out of the league's teams, accumulating just 17 points from 5 wins, 2 draws, and 15 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant issue: a goal difference of -27, reflecting defensive struggles throughout the year. Despite efforts to compete, the team often found itself on the back foot, conceding more goals than they scored.
Gary's mark
2/5
Season Review
Finished
12th
Points
17
Record
5-2-15
GD
-27
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
17
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
AM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Pedro Chagas
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
AM
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 17
- P4
- Scoring
- 21
- P4
- Defence
- 48
- P25
- Clean sheets
- 2
- P4
- Goal difference
- -27
- P4
2/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-2-15
Wins
5
23%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
15
68%
Attack · Defence
-27 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
Ilme Albion's Season 22 in Division 8 proved to be a challenging campaign, marked by defensive vulnerabilities and limited offensive output. The club finished in 12th place out of the league's teams, accumulating just 17 points from 5 wins, 2 draws, and 15 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant issue: a goal difference of -27, reflecting defensive struggles throughout the year. Despite efforts to compete, the team often found itself on the back foot, conceding more goals than they scored.
This season was a tough learning curve for Ilme Albion, with the squad facing difficulties in maintaining consistency and defensive solidity. The lack of top-performing players, as verified performance totals are unavailable, further underscores the challenges faced on the pitch. The club will need to address these issues to improve their standing in the next campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Total Goals Scored: 21
- Goals Conceded: 48
- Goal Difference: -27
- Wins: 5
- Draws: 2
- Losses: 15
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Ilme Albion's season was hampered by defensive struggles, as evidenced by the -27 goal difference and the high number of goals conceded. Improving defensive organization and reducing individual errors could significantly enhance future performances. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring capabilities would help convert more matches into wins and climb the league table.
Season Rating:(Poor)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ilme Albion's Season 22 was marked by defensive difficulties and limited offensive success, culminating in a 12th place finish and a poor overall rating. The team demonstrated resilience but needs to address defensive frailties and boost goal-scoring to turn around their fortunes. With focused improvements, the club can aim for a more competitive showing in the next season.