Season Review · September 8, 2026
Marwick City: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Marwick City in Division 8. Finishing in 6th place out of the league, the team struggled to find consistency, recording 8 wins, 1 draw, and 13 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -26, reflecting the team's difficulty in maintaining solidity at the back. Despite some offensive efforts, the team was often outscored, which impacted their overall standing and points tally.
Finished
6th
Points
25
Record
8-1-13
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
6th
Points
25
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
3-4-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RF
11 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RF
9 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
LM
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 25
- P54
- Scoring
- 24
- P21
- Defence
- 50
- P54
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P71
- Goal difference
- -26
- P38
Campaign Record
8-1-13
Wins
8
36%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
13
59%
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
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Marwick City in Division 8. Finishing in 6th place out of the league, the team struggled to find consistency, recording 8 wins, 1 draw, and 13 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, with a goal difference of -26, reflecting the team's difficulty in maintaining solidity at the back. Despite some offensive efforts, the team was often outscored, which impacted their overall standing and points tally.
This season was marked by defensive struggles throughout, which ultimately hindered their ability to climb higher in the league table. The team managed to secure a handful of wins but was often left vulnerable at the back, leading to a disappointing goal difference and a below-average season rating.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 8 wins across the season
- Scored 24 goals in total
- Conceded 50 goals, highlighting defensive issues
- Maintained a positive record in terms of wins versus losses (8W, 13L)
- Achieved 1 draw, showcasing some resilience in tough matches
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Marwick City faced significant defensive challenges this season, as evidenced by the goal difference of -26. Improving defensive organization and reducing the number of goals conceded could be key to turning around future campaigns. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency would help secure more wins and climb higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough campaign for Marwick City, marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. While the team showed resilience in some matches, the overall goal difference and points tally reflect a season that fell short of expectations. Strengthening defensive solidity and boosting offensive output could be vital steps moving forward to improve future performances.