Season Review · September 8, 2026
Porth Albion: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Porth Albion's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their overall goal difference of -29. The team managed to secure 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, finishing in 6th place in their league. Despite some positive moments, the season was characterized by inconsistency and defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their ability to climb higher in the standings. The fun fact of the season highlights their defensive woes, with a goal difference of -29, underscoring the need for a more solid backline moving forward.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
28
Record
8-4-10
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
6th
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
4-4-2
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Philippe Robert
RCF
10 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RCF
7 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
LM
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P54
- Scoring
- 25
- P46
- Defence
- 54
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 5
- P33
- Goal difference
- -29
- P38
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
8-4-10
Wins
8
36%
Draws
4
18%
Losses
10
45%
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
Porth Albion's Season 22 in Division 8 was a challenging campaign marked by defensive struggles, as reflected in their overall goal difference of -29. The team managed to secure 8 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, finishing in 6th place in their league. Despite some positive moments, the season was characterized by inconsistency and defensive vulnerabilities that hampered their ability to climb higher in the standings. The fun fact of the season highlights their defensive woes, with a goal difference of -29, underscoring the need for a more solid backline moving forward.
Throughout the season, Porth Albion scored 25 goals but conceded 54, revealing the defensive issues that contributed to their below-average performance. The team accumulated 28 points, which placed them comfortably in mid-table but well short of challenging for promotion or a higher league position. The season's results reflect a team that struggled to maintain consistency and balance between attack and defense.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 8 wins
- Achieved 4 draws
- Maintained competitive spirit despite defensive issues
- Demonstrated resilience in some matches despite overall struggles
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
The primary area for improvement lies in defensive stability, as evidenced by the -29 goal difference. Addressing defensive organization and conceding fewer goals will be crucial for better results in future seasons. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency could help convert more draws into wins and push the team higher up the table.
Season Rating:(Below Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Porth Albion's Season 22 was marked by defensive struggles and inconsistency, resulting in a mid-table finish. The team showed resilience but needs to tighten up defensively and improve goal-scoring to elevate their league position. With focused improvements, particularly at the back, the club can aim for a more competitive campaign in the next season.