Season Review · September 8, 2026
Roscoe Albion: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 proved to be a challenging chapter for Roscoe Albion in Division 8. The team finished in 8th place, accumulating 23 points from 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses. Despite some promising moments, the season was marked by defensive struggles and a lack of consistency in front of goal. Interestingly, this season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, as the club faced ups and downs that tested their resilience and team spirit.
Finished
8th
Points
23
Record
7-2-13
GD
-12
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
8th
Points
23
Win Rate
32%
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
Jorge Alvez
RM
13 contributions
Top scorer
Nilson Pires
LCF
9 goals
Top assists
Jorge Alvez
RM
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 23
- P38
- Scoring
- 29
- P67
- Defence
- 41
- P46
- Clean sheets
- 4
- P29
- Goal difference
- -12
- P54
Campaign Record
7-2-13
Wins
7
32%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
13
59%
Attack · Defence
-12 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 proved to be a challenging chapter for Roscoe Albion in Division 8. The team finished in 8th place, accumulating 23 points from 7 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses. Despite some promising moments, the season was marked by defensive struggles and a lack of consistency in front of goal. Interestingly, this season was truly a season of football with its own unique story, as the club faced ups and downs that tested their resilience and team spirit.
The season's narrative was shaped by a mix of hard-fought matches and tough setbacks, culminating in a goal difference of -12. While the team showed fighting spirit in some fixtures, the overall results reflected the need for strategic adjustments and improved performances to climb higher in the league standings.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 29 goals across the season
- Conceded 41 goals, highlighting defensive challenges
- Achieved 7 wins, demonstrating resilience in key matches
- Secured 2 draws, showing moments of potential
- Finished 8th in the division, maintaining mid-table stability
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
Roscoe Albion's season was marred by a high number of losses and a negative goal difference, indicating defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistency in attack. Improving defensive organization and converting more goal-scoring opportunities could significantly enhance future performances.
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Roscoe Albion was a year of perseverance amid adversity. The team demonstrated resilience with 7 wins but struggled defensively and in maintaining consistent results. Strengths include their ability to secure victories and score goals, yet the season's overall performance highlights the need for strategic improvements to climb higher in the league. Focused efforts on defensive solidity and goal conversion could turn future campaigns into more successful endeavors.