Season Review · September 8, 2026
Irt Hawell: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Irt Hawell in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. The club managed to secure 7 wins, but a string of defeats and a poor goal difference of -32 highlighted defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance. Despite some moments of promise, the season was marred by defensive struggles, as reflected in the fun fact: "Goal difference of -32 - defensive struggles throughout the season."
Finished
8th
Points
23
Record
7-2-13
GD
-32
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
8th
Points
23
Win Rate
32%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1-DM
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
AM
11 contributions
Top scorer
Jorge Alvez
LAM
7 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
AM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P38
- Scoring
- 26
- P38
- Defence
- 58
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P42
- Goal difference
- -32
- P17
Campaign Record
7-2-13
Wins
7
32%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-32 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 Irt Hawell in Division 8. Finishing in 8th place, the team struggled to find consistency throughout the season. The club managed to secure 7 wins, but a string of defeats and a poor goal difference of -32 highlighted defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance. Despite some moments of promise, the season was marred by defensive struggles, as reflected in the fun fact: "Goal difference of -32 - defensive struggles throughout the season."
This season's results underscore the need for a strategic overhaul to improve defensive solidity and overall competitiveness in the division. The team’s efforts, while commendable at times, fell short of climbing higher in the standings, leaving fans hoping for a more balanced approach in the next campaign.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 26 goals across the season
- Achieved 2 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Secured 7 wins despite difficulties
- Finished 8th in the league standings
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus should be on strengthening defensive organization to reduce the number of goals conceded. Addressing defensive lapses and improving overall team resilience could help turn narrow losses into more positive results. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency would be beneficial to climb higher in the league table.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Irt Hawell was marked by defensive struggles and a final standing of 8th place. While the team showed some resilience and managed to secure wins, the negative goal difference and high number of losses highlight areas needing significant improvement. Strengthening defensive stability and boosting goal-scoring capabilities will be crucial for a more competitive campaign in the future.