Season Review · September 8, 2026
Kesby Couth: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Kesby Couth's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. The team finished in 8th place, reflecting a season where offensive efforts were often hampered by defensive lapses. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -25, highlighting the defensive difficulties faced throughout the year. Despite some bright moments, the overall performance was below expectations, leaving fans eager for improvements in the upcoming season.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
8th
Points
21
Record
6-3-13
GD
-25
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
21
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
AM
7 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
AM
5 goals
Top assists
Branko Bartolić
LW
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 21
- P33
- Scoring
- 23
- P25
- Defence
- 48
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P42
- Goal difference
- -25
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-3-13
Wins
6
27%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-25 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
Kesby Couth's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. The team finished in 8th place, reflecting a season where offensive efforts were often hampered by defensive lapses. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -25, highlighting the defensive difficulties faced throughout the year. Despite some bright moments, the overall performance was below expectations, leaving fans eager for improvements in the upcoming season.
This season's struggles were evident in their inability to secure enough points to challenge higher positions, with a record that included 6 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses. The team scored 23 goals but conceded 48, illustrating the need for a more solid defensive foundation and better goal management to turn close matches into wins.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Notable offensive efforts with 23 goals scored
- Secured 6 wins across the season
- Achieved 3 draws, showing resilience in some matches
- Faced significant defensive challenges, as reflected in the goal difference
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus for Kesby Couth moving forward should be strengthening their defense to reduce the number of goals conceded. Improving consistency in results and converting more scoring opportunities into wins will be vital for climbing the table and avoiding a repeat of such a challenging season.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kesby Couth's Season 22 was marked by defensive vulnerabilities and a struggle to secure consistent results, finishing 8th with 6 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses. The team scored 23 goals but conceded 48, resulting in a -25 goal difference that underscores their defensive issues. While there were moments of offensive effort, the season overall was disappointing, and significant improvements are needed to compete more effectively in the next campaign. The club must focus on defensive solidity and goal conversion to elevate their performance in future seasons.