Season Review · September 8, 2026
Laund Park: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Laund Park's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was marked by a steady performance that kept the club competitive throughout the campaign. Finishing in 5th place, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency, securing 10 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is that Laund Park achieved a positive goal difference of +3 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced approach and defensive solidity. This season's results reflect a team that was capable of both offensive efforts and maintaining defensive discipline, contributing to an overall respectable league position.
Gary's mark
3/5
Season Review
Finished
5th
Points
34
Record
10-4-8
GD
+3
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
5th
Points
34
Win Rate
45%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
CF
18 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
15 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
LW
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 34
- P63
- Scoring
- 43
- P54
- Defence
- 40
- P63
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P42
- Goal difference
- +3
- P63
3/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
10-4-8
Wins
10
45%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
+3 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
Laund Park's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 was marked by a steady performance that kept the club competitive throughout the campaign. Finishing in 5th place, the team demonstrated resilience and consistency, securing 10 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is that Laund Park achieved a positive goal difference of +3 — more goals scored than conceded — highlighting their balanced approach and defensive solidity. This season's results reflect a team that was capable of both offensive efforts and maintaining defensive discipline, contributing to an overall respectable league position.
While the club did not set any extraordinary records or dominate the division, their ability to score 43 goals and limit opponents to 40 reflects a well-rounded effort. The season was characterized by competitive matches and a steady accumulation of points, which kept them in the upper half of the table and provided a solid foundation for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Achieved a positive goal difference of +3, more goals scored than conceded
- Secured 10 wins across the season
- Maintained a consistent performance with 4 draws
- Finished 5th in Division 8, demonstrating competitiveness
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Laund Park's season was solid but could benefit from converting more of their goal-scoring opportunities into wins, as reflected in their 8 losses. Improving consistency in matches and perhaps tightening defensive lapses could help push the team higher in the standings next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Laund Park delivered a balanced and respectable campaign in Season 22, finishing comfortably in 5th place with a positive goal difference. The team showed resilience and a good scoring record, but there remains room to improve in converting draws into wins and reducing losses. Strengths include their goal-scoring ability and defensive discipline, while areas for growth involve consistency and tactical refinement to climb higher in the division. Overall, a season of steady progress with a solid foundation to build upon.