Season Review · September 8, 2026
Pen City: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Pen City was a campaign marked by resilience and a quest for consistency. Finishing in 9th place in Division 8, the team amassed 6 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, as Pen City navigated the challenges of a competitive league with determination, even if the results didn't always go their way. The club scored 28 goals but conceded 36, resulting in a goal difference of -8, reflecting some defensive struggles but also moments of attacking promise.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
24
Record
6-6-10
GD
-8
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
24
Win Rate
27%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-4-1-D
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Allan Carroll
CF
20 contributions
Top scorer
Allan Carroll
CF
12 goals
Top assists
Allan Carroll
CF
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P29
- Scoring
- 28
- P46
- Defence
- 36
- P71
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P33
- Goal difference
- -8
- P54
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
6-6-10
Wins
6
27%
Draws
6
27%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-8 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 for Pen City was a campaign marked by resilience and a quest for consistency. Finishing in 9th place in Division 8, the team amassed 6 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, as Pen City navigated the challenges of a competitive league with determination, even if the results didn't always go their way. The club scored 28 goals but conceded 36, resulting in a goal difference of -8, reflecting some defensive struggles but also moments of attacking promise.
While the team did not achieve top-tier success this season, the experience gained and the effort shown laid a foundation for future growth. The season was characterized by close matches and a fighting spirit, even if the final standing didn't reflect a strong push toward the upper ranks.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 28 goals across the season
- Equal number of wins and draws (6 each)
- Conceded 36 goals, highlighting defensive areas to improve
- Demonstrated resilience in a tough division
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Pen City's season was marked by a need for better defensive organization and more consistent results. With 10 losses and a goal difference of -8, focusing on defensive solidity and converting more scoring opportunities could significantly impact future campaigns.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 was a challenging yet instructive chapter for Pen City. The team showed grit and fought hard in every match, but defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of offensive firepower limited their overall success. Strengths include resilience and balanced results in wins and draws, while areas for improvement center around defensive stability and goal conversion. With targeted development, Pen City can aim for a stronger showing in the next season.