Season Review · September 8, 2026
Paiton Rangers: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Paiton Rangers' Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by a tough struggle on the defensive front. The team finished in 7th place with a total of 25 points, managing 8 wins, 1 draw, and 13 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, as the team conceded 59 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -34. Despite some offensive efforts, the Rangers found it difficult to contain opponents, which ultimately impacted their overall standing. This season served as a reminder of the importance of defensive solidity in the league.
Finished
7th
Points
25
Record
8-1-13
GD
-34
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
25
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
Nilson Pires
LCF
10 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
- 25
- P46
- Scoring
- 25
- P38
- Defence
- 59
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P38
- Goal difference
- -34
- P38
Campaign Record
8-1-13
Wins
8
36%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-34 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
Paiton Rangers' Season 22 was a challenging campaign in Division 8, marked by a tough struggle on the defensive front. The team finished in 7th place with a total of 25 points, managing 8 wins, 1 draw, and 13 losses. The season's fun fact highlights a significant defensive issue, as the team conceded 59 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -34. Despite some offensive efforts, the Rangers found it difficult to contain opponents, which ultimately impacted their overall standing. This season served as a reminder of the importance of defensive solidity in the league.
While the team showed resilience in securing wins, their inability to consistently prevent goals against was a recurring problem. The season's performance underscores the need for strategic improvements to bolster defensive organization and consistency moving forward.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 8 wins across the season
- Scored 25 goals in total
- Maintained a positive record in terms of wins versus losses
- Demonstrated offensive potential despite defensive struggles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement lies in defensive organization, as evidenced by the high number of goals conceded. Strengthening defensive tactics and consistency could help reduce the goal difference and improve overall results. Additionally, converting offensive opportunities more effectively could turn some of those losses into wins.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Paiton Rangers' Season 22 was marked by defensive challenges and a need for strategic adjustments. The team demonstrated offensive potential but struggled to keep opponents at bay, reflected in their -34 goal difference and 13 losses. Moving forward, focusing on defensive resilience and goal prevention will be crucial for climbing the standings and achieving more balanced results. The season serves as a foundation to build upon for future success.