Season Review · September 8, 2026
Riste United: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Riste United was a journey marked by resilience and steady effort. Finishing in 6th place in Division 8, the club amassed 9 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, reflecting the unpredictable nature of lower-division football where every match brings new challenges and surprises. Despite some setbacks, the team showed moments of promise and maintained a competitive edge throughout the campaign.
Gary's mark
1/5
Season Review
Finished
6th
Points
32
Record
9-5-8
GD
-13
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
32
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
RW
19 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
CF
14 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
RW
8 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 32
- P54
- Scoring
- 43
- P54
- Defence
- 56
- P13
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P58
- Goal difference
- -13
- P38
1/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
9-5-8
Wins
9
41%
Draws
5
23%
Losses
8
36%
Attack · Defence
-13 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 Riste United was a journey marked by resilience and steady effort. Finishing in 6th place in Division 8, the club amassed 9 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses. The season's fun fact is that it was truly a season of football with its own unique story, reflecting the unpredictable nature of lower-division football where every match brings new challenges and surprises. Despite some setbacks, the team showed moments of promise and maintained a competitive edge throughout the campaign.
Riste United scored a total of 43 goals while conceding 56, resulting in a goal difference of -13. This points to an area where the team can improve, but also highlights their fighting spirit in matches. The season was characterized by a balanced mix of performances, with enough positives to build upon for the future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 43 goals across the season
- Achieved 5 draws, showcasing resilience in tight matches
- Secured 9 wins, demonstrating competitive spirit
- Finished 6th in a competitive division
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Riste United demonstrated commendable effort, the team’s goal difference of -13 indicates a need to tighten defensive organization and improve goal-scoring efficiency. Addressing these areas could help convert more draws into wins and reduce losses, ultimately climbing higher in the standings.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Riste United's Season 22 was a solid campaign that showcased perseverance and competitive spirit. The team’s strengths lie in their ability to compete across matches, but there is room for growth in defensive solidity and goal production. With targeted improvements, the club can aim for a stronger finish in the next season.