Season Review · September 8, 2026
Padinslow Park: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Padinslow Park's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. The team finished in 9th place, narrowly avoiding the bottom of the table, with a total of 23 points from 6 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -29, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued their campaign and contributed significantly to their mid-table finish.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
23
Record
6-5-11
GD
-29
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
23
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
AM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
AM
7 goals
Top assists
Nilson Pires
CF
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P33
- Scoring
- 25
- P21
- Defence
- 54
- P8
- Clean sheets
- 1
- P4
- Goal difference
- -29
- P13
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-5-11
Wins
6
27%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
11
50%
Attack · Defence
-29 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
Padinslow Park's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles and inconsistent results. The team finished in 9th place, narrowly avoiding the bottom of the table, with a total of 23 points from 6 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -29, highlighting the defensive issues that plagued their campaign and contributed significantly to their mid-table finish.
Despite some bright moments, the season was characterized by difficulties in maintaining defensive solidity, which ultimately impacted their ability to climb higher in the standings. The team scored 25 goals but conceded 54, reflecting a need for stronger defensive organization and resilience to turn close games into positive results.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 25 goals across the season
- Conceded 54 goals, indicating defensive vulnerabilities
- Secured 6 wins and 5 draws in league play
- Finished 9th in Division 8, avoiding relegation zone
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for Padinslow Park to focus on is their defensive organization, as evidenced by their -29 goal difference. Improving defensive resilience and reducing goals conceded would be crucial for climbing the table and securing more positive results in future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Padinslow Park's Season 22 was a difficult journey, marked by defensive struggles and a final league position that reflected their challenges. While they managed to secure some wins and avoid relegation, the team’s overall performance was hindered by their defensive record. Strengthening their backline and maintaining consistency will be key to improving in the next season.