Season Review · September 8, 2026
Otton Athletic: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Otton Athletic's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. Finishing in 7th place out of the league's teams, the club managed to secure 7 wins, 1 draw, and 14 losses, accumulating a total of 22 points. The season's fun fact highlights a goal difference of -27, reflecting the defensive difficulties faced throughout the year. Despite some offensive efforts, the team conceded a significant number of goals, which ultimately impacted their league standing.
Finished
7th
Points
22
Record
7-1-14
GD
-27
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
7th
Points
22
Win Rate
32%
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
Nilson Pires
LCF
9 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
6 goals
Top assists
Michel Lemoine
RCM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 22
- P46
- Scoring
- 25
- P17
- Defence
- 52
- P21
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P33
- Goal difference
- -27
- P21
Campaign Record
7-1-14
Wins
7
32%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-27 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
Otton Athletic's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. Finishing in 7th place out of the league's teams, the club managed to secure 7 wins, 1 draw, and 14 losses, accumulating a total of 22 points. The season's fun fact highlights a goal difference of -27, reflecting the defensive difficulties faced throughout the year. Despite some offensive efforts, the team conceded a significant number of goals, which ultimately impacted their league standing.
This season's performance underscores the need for defensive reinforcement and tactical adjustments to improve results in the upcoming campaign. The club's journey through Season 22 was a testament to resilience amid adversity, but there is clear room for growth.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 25 goals across the season
- Conceded 52 goals, indicating defensive vulnerabilities
- Secured a mid-table finish in 7th place
- Notable offensive effort despite defensive issues
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Otton Athletic's season was hampered by a significant goal difference of -27, largely due to defensive struggles. Addressing defensive organization and consistency will be crucial in turning around future results. Improving the number of wins and reducing losses will also be key to climbing higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Otton Athletic's Season 22 was a tough campaign characterized by defensive vulnerabilities and a challenging league position. The team showed offensive potential but needs to tighten up at the back to convert more matches into wins. With strategic improvements, particularly defensively, the club can aim for better results in the next season. The foundation is there; now it's about building resilience and consistency.