Season Review · September 8, 2026
Kirebridge Athletic: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Kirebridge Athletic's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 10th place out of the league. The team managed to secure only 5 wins, 4 draws, and suffered 13 losses, accumulating a total of 19 points. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -32, with only 20 goals scored against 52 conceded. This stark goal difference underscores the defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance throughout the season. Interestingly, despite the difficulties, the club's commitment to the season was evident, though it ultimately resulted in a less than satisfactory outcome.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
10th
Points
19
Record
5-4-13
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
10th
Points
19
Win Rate
23%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Willi Schneider
LF
7 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
5 goals
Top assists
Willi Schneider
LF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 19
- P21
- Scoring
- 20
- P13
- Defence
- 52
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P29
- Goal difference
- -32
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
5-4-13
Wins
5
23%
Draws
4
18%
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:
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Gary Nano
Kirebridge Athletic's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 10th place out of the league. The team managed to secure only 5 wins, 4 draws, and suffered 13 losses, accumulating a total of 19 points. The season was marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -32, with only 20 goals scored against 52 conceded. This stark goal difference underscores the defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their overall performance throughout the season. Interestingly, despite the difficulties, the club's commitment to the season was evident, though it ultimately resulted in a less than satisfactory outcome.
The fun fact for this season highlights the defensive struggles, with a goal difference of -32, emphasizing the need for defensive reinforcement and tactical adjustments moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 20 goals across the season
- Conceded 52 goals, highlighting defensive issues
- Achieved 4 draws in a tough league campaign
- Finished 10th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Kirebridge Athletic's season was marred by defensive vulnerabilities, as evidenced by the significant goal difference of -32. Improving defensive organization and reducing goals conceded will be crucial in future campaigns. Additionally, converting more goal-scoring opportunities could help turn draws into wins and bolster the points tally.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Kirebridge Athletic's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a challenging league position. While the team showed resilience in some areas, the overall performance was hindered by conceding too many goals. Strengths include the ability to score, but the club must focus on tightening their defense and improving consistency to climb higher in the division. The season serves as a foundation to address key weaknesses and aim for better results in the next campaign.