Season Review · September 8, 2026
Otterlow: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging campaign for Otterlow in Division 8. Finishing in 6th place with 27 points, the team faced a tough battle throughout the season. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -21, highlighting defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite some promising moments, Otterlow found it difficult to maintain consistency, resulting in a record of 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
6th
Points
27
Record
8-3-11
GD
-21
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
27
Win Rate
36%
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
Philippe Robert
RCF
12 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
10 goals
Top assists
Philippe Robert
RCF
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 27
- P54
- Scoring
- 29
- P46
- Defence
- 50
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 6
- P50
- Goal difference
- -21
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-3-11
Wins
8
36%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-21 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 Otterlow in Division 8. Finishing in 6th place with 27 points, the team faced a tough battle throughout the season. The fun fact of the season reveals a goal difference of -21, highlighting defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. Despite some promising moments, Otterlow found it difficult to maintain consistency, resulting in a record of 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses.
This season's results reflect a team that fought hard but was often undone by defensive lapses and goal-scoring difficulties. The squad's efforts were commendable, but the inability to tighten up at the back ultimately limited their progress in the league standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 29 goals across the season
- Conceded 50 goals, indicating defensive challenges
- Achieved 8 wins and 3 draws
- Maintained competitive spirit despite setbacks
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Otterlow's main challenge this season was their defensive stability, as evidenced by the significant goal difference of -21. Addressing defensive organization and consistency could help turn close matches into positive results and improve overall league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a tough but instructive campaign for Otterlow. The team demonstrated resilience and scored enough goals to remain competitive at times, but defensive frailties and a negative goal difference hindered their progress. Focusing on defensive solidity and maintaining offensive efforts could help Otterlow climb higher in the division next season.