Season Review · September 8, 2026
Lynes Albion: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Lynes Albion in Division 8, finishing in 9th place. With a total of 6 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, the team accumulated 26 points, reflecting a season of mixed results. The club scored 32 goals but conceded 39, resulting in a goal difference of -7. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by resilience and moments of unpredictability.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
26
Record
6-8-8
GD
-7
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
26
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-1-2-1-2
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
Michel Lemoine
RCM
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P29
- Scoring
- 32
- P29
- Defence
- 39
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P33
- Goal difference
- -7
- P29
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-8-8
Wins
6
27%
Draws
8
36%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-7 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 proved to be a challenging campaign for Lynes Albion in Division 8, finishing in 9th place. With a total of 6 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, the team accumulated 26 points, reflecting a season of mixed results. The club scored 32 goals but conceded 39, resulting in a goal difference of -7. This season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, marked by resilience and moments of unpredictability.
Despite the ups and downs, the team demonstrated perseverance throughout the campaign. The balance of draws and losses indicates a squad that fought hard in many matches, though ultimately falling short of a higher league position. The season's narrative was shaped by close contests and efforts to improve upon previous performances.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 32 goals across the season
- Conceded 39 goals, reflecting defensive challenges
- Achieved 8 draws, showcasing resilience in tight matches
- Maintained a mid-table position despite a tough campaign
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Lynes Albion's season was marked by an almost equal number of wins, draws, and losses, indicating inconsistency. The team could benefit from tightening defensive organization to reduce goals conceded and converting more of their goal-scoring opportunities into wins. Improving consistency in performance could help climb higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Lynes Albion's Season 22 was a difficult journey, with a final position of 9th and a negative goal difference highlighting areas needing growth. The team showed resilience but struggled with consistency and defensive solidity. Moving forward, focusing on defensive stability and capitalizing on scoring chances could turn the tide in future campaigns. The season's story was one of perseverance, but there's clear room for improvement to elevate the club's standing.