Season Review · September 8, 2026
Pettlees: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Pettlees' Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -22. The team managed to secure 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, finishing in 5th place in league 110. Despite some positive moments, the overall performance was hindered by defensive lapses, leading to a total of 45 goals conceded over the course of the season. Interestingly, the fun fact for this season highlights their defensive struggles, which significantly impacted their overall standing.
Finished
5th
Points
28
Record
8-4-10
GD
-22
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
5th
Points
28
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-2-2-WB
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Friedrich Unger
LAM
10 contributions
Top scorer
Friedrich Unger
LAM
8 goals
Top assists
Norbert Fischer
RAM
3 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P63
- Scoring
- 23
- P21
- Defence
- 45
- P38
- Clean sheets
- 7
- P71
- Goal difference
- -22
- P46
Campaign Record
8-4-10
Wins
8
36%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
10
45%
Attack · Defence
-22 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
Pettlees' Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their goal difference of -22. The team managed to secure 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, finishing in 5th place in league 110. Despite some positive moments, the overall performance was hindered by defensive lapses, leading to a total of 45 goals conceded over the course of the season. Interestingly, the fun fact for this season highlights their defensive struggles, which significantly impacted their overall standing.
Throughout the season, Pettlees faced tough competition and found it difficult to maintain consistency. Their goal-scoring efforts yielded only 23 goals, which, combined with their defensive issues, contributed to a below-average season rating. The team will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities to improve their league position in future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 8 wins
- Achieved 4 draws
- Scored a total of 23 goals
- Conceded 45 goals against
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement lies in defensive organization and resilience, as evidenced by the significant goal difference of -22. Addressing defensive vulnerabilities and maintaining consistency across matches will be crucial for climbing higher in the league standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Pettlees' Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance, resulting in a mid-table finish. While the team showed resilience and secured a fair number of wins, their inability to prevent goals conceded them valuable points. Moving forward, strengthening the defense and building consistency will be key to achieving better results and climbing the league table.