Season Review · September 8, 2026
Lythweeston: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Lythweeston was a journey marked by resilience and the pursuit of progress. Finishing in 6th place in Division 8, the club managed to secure a respectable mid-table position, reflecting a season of steady effort. The fun fact for this campaign is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with memorable moments and challenges that shaped the club’s narrative.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
31
Record
9-4-9
GD
-13
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
6th
Points
31
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Ivan Cvetković
RW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Ivan Cvetković
RW
6 goals
Top assists
Eckhard Köhler
LW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 31
- P54
- Scoring
- 33
- P63
- Defence
- 46
- P50
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P71
- Goal difference
- -13
- P54
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-4-9
Wins
9
41%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
9
41%
Attack · Defence
-13 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
Season 22 for Lythweeston was a journey marked by resilience and the pursuit of progress. Finishing in 6th place in Division 8, the club managed to secure a respectable mid-table position, reflecting a season of steady effort. The fun fact for this campaign is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, filled with memorable moments and challenges that shaped the club’s narrative.
Lythweeston's campaign was characterized by a balanced mix of results, with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses. The team scored 33 goals but conceded 46, resulting in a goal difference of -13. Accumulating 31 points, the club demonstrated competitive spirit despite some defensive vulnerabilities. This season’s story is one of perseverance and laying foundations for future growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
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Gary Nano
- Scored 33 goals across the season
- Conceded 46 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 4 draws, showcasing resilience in tight matches
- Secured a top-half finish in the league standings
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Lythweeston's season, while solid, was marred by a higher number of losses than wins and a negative goal difference. Improving defensive solidity and converting more scoring opportunities could help push the team higher in the standings next season.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Lythweeston’s Season 22 was a campaign of steady progress and resilience. The team demonstrated the ability to compete and secure points, but there remains room for growth, particularly in defensive organization and goal-scoring efficiency. With a foundation to build upon, the club can aim for a more commanding position in the next season.