Season Review · September 8, 2026
Lon-ing Brite: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Lon-ing Brite's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 has been marked by a solid performance, finishing in 4th place. The team demonstrated a strong attacking presence, netting 54 goals over the course of the season, while maintaining a sturdy defense that conceded only 28 goals. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of +26 across 22 league matches, highlighting their offensive efficiency and defensive resilience. This positive goal difference played a significant role in securing their high league position and reflects a team capable of both scoring and limiting goals against.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
4th
Points
43
Record
14-1-7
GD
+26
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
4th
Points
43
Win Rate
64%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Zurab Meladze
CF
13 contributions
Top scorer
Zurab Meladze
CF
12 goals
Top assists
Mujo Stanišić
LF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 43
- P71
- Scoring
- 54
- P71
- Defence
- 28
- P75
- Clean sheets
- 12
- P92
- Goal difference
- +26
- P71
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
14-1-7
Wins
14
64%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
7
32%
Attack · Defence
+26 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
Lon-ing Brite's journey through Season 22 in Division 8 has been marked by a solid performance, finishing in 4th place. The team demonstrated a strong attacking presence, netting 54 goals over the course of the season, while maintaining a sturdy defense that conceded only 28 goals. An interesting fun fact from this campaign is their goal difference of +26 across 22 league matches, highlighting their offensive efficiency and defensive resilience. This positive goal difference played a significant role in securing their high league position and reflects a team capable of both scoring and limiting goals against.
Throughout the season, Lon-ing Brite showed consistency with 14 wins, only 7 losses, and a single draw, underscoring their competitiveness in the division. Their performance was characterized by a balanced approach, which helped them climb into the top four and set a strong foundation for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- 54 goals scored, showcasing their attacking prowess
- Conceded only 28 goals, demonstrating defensive solidity
- Finished 4th in Division 8, a commendable league position
- Achieved a goal difference of +26 across 22 matches
- Secured 14 wins, reflecting consistent performance
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While the team’s overall record is positive, reducing the number of losses could further elevate their league standing. Focusing on converting more scoring opportunities and tightening defensive lapses in tight matches might help push for an even higher finish next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Lon-ing Brite's Season 22 was marked by a strong offensive output and a solid defensive record, culminating in a 4th place finish in Division 8. The team’s impressive goal difference of +26 underscores their ability to both score and defend effectively. Moving forward, addressing the losses and capitalizing on scoring chances could help them challenge for even higher positions. Overall, a very good season that sets a promising foundation for future success.