Season Review · September 8, 2026
Lymptow Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Lymptow Stanley's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by significant defensive struggles and a tough fight for points. The team managed only 2 wins throughout the season, with a total of 4 draws, but suffered 16 losses. Their goal difference of -54 highlights the difficulties faced at the back, as they conceded 72 goals while scoring just 18. Fun fact: The season's goal difference of -54 underscores the defensive struggles throughout the season, making it a tough year for the club.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
11th
Points
10
Record
2-4-16
GD
-54
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
11th
Points
10
Win Rate
9%
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
Nilson Pires
CF
6 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
4 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 10
- P13
- Scoring
- 18
- P17
- Defence
- 72
- P4
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P25
- Goal difference
- -54
- P4
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
2-4-16
Wins
2
9%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
16
73%
Attack · Defence
-54 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
Lymptow Stanley's Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by significant defensive struggles and a tough fight for points. The team managed only 2 wins throughout the season, with a total of 4 draws, but suffered 16 losses. Their goal difference of -54 highlights the difficulties faced at the back, as they conceded 72 goals while scoring just 18. Fun fact: The season's goal difference of -54 underscores the defensive struggles throughout the season, making it a tough year for the club.
Despite the adversity, the team showed resilience in some matches, but overall, it was a season to learn from and rebuild. With only 10 points accumulated, they finished in 11th place in the division, reflecting the need for strategic improvements moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 18 goals across the season
- Conceded 72 goals, highlighting defensive issues
- Achieved 4 draws, showing some resilience amidst struggles
- Finished 11th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary focus should be on defensive organization and resilience, as indicated by the high number of goals conceded and the overall goal difference. Improving consistency in results and reducing the number of losses could help climb the league table and build confidence for future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Lymptow Stanley's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and a tough league position. The team showed some fight with a few draws but ultimately lacked the consistency needed to compete effectively. Strengths include their ability to score goals, but the significant defensive issues and high number of losses highlight areas requiring urgent attention. With strategic improvements, particularly defensively, the club can aim for a more competitive season ahead.