Season Review · September 8, 2026
Roth Stanley: Division 8 review - The season in numbers
Season 22 for Roth Stanley was a journey marked by resilience and a few setbacks, culminating in a mid-table finish. The club managed to secure 9 wins, 1 draw, and 12 losses across the campaign, reflecting a season of ups and downs. Interestingly, this season was "A season of football with its own unique story," as every match contributed to the narrative of the club’s ongoing development. The team scored 40 goals but conceded 48, resulting in a goal difference of -8, which highlights some defensive challenges despite offensive efforts.
Gary's mark
3/5
Average
Finished
7th
Points
28
Record
9-1-12
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
7th
Points
28
Win Rate
41%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-3-3-A
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Pedro Chagas
AM
16 contributions
Top scorer
Philippe Robert
RF
10 goals
Top assists
Pedro Chagas
AM
9 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 28
- P46
- Scoring
- 40
- P71
- Defence
- 48
- P29
- Clean sheets
- 3
- P38
- Goal difference
- -8
- P63
3/5
Season mark
Average
Campaign Record
9-1-12
Wins
9
41%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
12
55%
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 Roth Stanley was a journey marked by resilience and a few setbacks, culminating in a mid-table finish. The club managed to secure 9 wins, 1 draw, and 12 losses across the campaign, reflecting a season of ups and downs. Interestingly, this season was "A season of football with its own unique story," as every match contributed to the narrative of the club’s ongoing development. The team scored 40 goals but conceded 48, resulting in a goal difference of -8, which highlights some defensive challenges despite offensive efforts.
Throughout the season, Roth Stanley demonstrated moments of promise, but consistency proved elusive. Finishing in 7th place in Division 8, the club's points tally of 28 indicates a competitive but ultimately unremarkable campaign. The season's story was one of perseverance, with each game adding a new chapter to the club’s evolving history.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 9 wins
- Maintained 1 draw
- Scored 40 goals
- Conceded 48 goals
- Finished 7th in Division 8
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Roth Stanley's season was characterized by a need for greater consistency and defensive solidity. With 12 losses and a negative goal difference, focusing on tightening the backline and converting more scoring opportunities could elevate future campaigns. Improving results in tight matches and maintaining momentum will be key to climbing higher in the division.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Season 22 for Roth Stanley was a solid, if unspectacular, effort in Division 8. The team showed resilience and the ability to score, but defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent results held back a more ambitious finish. Strengths include offensive output and competitive spirit, while areas for improvement center around defensive stability and consistency in performance. With targeted adjustments, the club can aim for a stronger showing in the next season.