Season Review · September 8, 2026
Lone: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Lone was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 9th place. The team managed to secure 6 wins and 4 draws, but struggled with consistency, resulting in 12 losses. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of resilience amid adversity. Despite efforts on the pitch, the team found it difficult to keep the goals flowing and to tighten the defense, which was reflected in their goal difference of -19.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
22
Record
6-4-12
GD
-19
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
9th
Points
22
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Nilson Pires
LCF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
8 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
LCF
4 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P29
- Scoring
- 22
- P21
- Defence
- 41
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P67
- Goal difference
- -19
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-4-12
Wins
6
27%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-19 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 for Lone was a challenging campaign in Division 8, finishing in 9th place. The team managed to secure 6 wins and 4 draws, but struggled with consistency, resulting in 12 losses. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by moments of resilience amid adversity. Despite efforts on the pitch, the team found it difficult to keep the goals flowing and to tighten the defense, which was reflected in their goal difference of -19.
Lone's journey this season was a testament to perseverance, even if the results did not always go their way. The team faced tough opposition and often found themselves on the back foot, but each game contributed to a narrative of growth and learning. The season may not have been marked by silverware or promotion, but it certainly added chapters to the club's ongoing story.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Total Goals Scored: 22
- Goals Conceded: 41
- Points Accumulated: 22
- Notable resilience in some matches despite overall struggles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Lone's season was marred by a high number of losses, indicating a need for greater defensive solidity and goal-scoring consistency. Improving match resilience and reducing the goal difference could significantly impact future standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough but instructive chapter for Lone. The team showed determination but struggled with defensive stability and goal production, reflected in their negative goal difference and lower league position. Strengths include perseverance and effort, but areas such as defensive organization and attacking efficiency need addressing to climb higher in the division. With focused improvements, future campaigns could tell a different story.